{"product_id":"aquaforest-af-life-essence-125ml-500ml","title":"AquaForest AF Life Essence 125ml - 500ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest AF Life Essence 125ml - 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest Life Essence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-quality bacterial supplement containing carefully selected nitrifying bacteria from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrospirae and Nitrobacter families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is designed to help establish and maintain a healthy biological environment in freshwater aquariums by supporting the natural nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enewly established aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Life Essence helps accelerate aquarium maturation and supports the biological filtration process by promoting the removal of ammonia and other potentially harmful organic compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also useful during routine maintenance, after filter cleaning, following fish losses, or when increasing the aquarium's fish stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContains nitrifying bacteria from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrospirae and Nitrobacter families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps establish the aquarium's nitrogen cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the removal of ammonia and other toxic organic compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps accelerate the biological maturation of new aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports a stable biological balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful after cleaning aquarium filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneficial following treatment with strong bactericidal preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended after fish loss or an increase in fish stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for regular use during water changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Essence introduces selected nitrifying bacteria that help support the biological processes responsible for converting harmful nitrogen compounds in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Mature New Aquariums Faster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding Life Essence when establishing a new aquarium can significantly accelerate the maturation process, helping create a more biologically friendly environment for aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Biological Balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular supplementation can help maintain beneficial bacterial populations and support biological stability during routine aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal After Filter Cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning aquarium filters can reduce beneficial bacterial populations. Life Essence can be used to help replenish bacterial flora following filter maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful During Changes in Aquarium Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional dosing is recommended after fish loss or when increasing the number of fish, helping support the aquarium's biological system as conditions change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a newly established aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 ml per 100 litres (27 US gallons) of aquarium water daily for the first 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional dosing is recommended:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fish loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter increasing fish stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a weekly water change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter cleaning the aquarium filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing treatment with strong bactericidal preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 ml per 100 L (27 US gal) daily for the first 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional dosing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse after significant changes to the aquarium's biological environment, such as fish loss, increased stocking, filter cleaning or water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from direct light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're starting a brand-new aquarium or maintaining an established system, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest Life Essence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a convenient way to supplement beneficial nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith carefully selected strains from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrospirae and Nitrobacter families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it helps support the nitrogen cycle, accelerate aquarium maturation and maintain biological balance — particularly during periods of change or maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"125ml","offer_id":44734887919659,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":44734887952427,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":44734887985195,"sku":null,"price":333.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/aquaforestLifeEssence_1.png?v=1786475401","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-life-essence-125ml-500ml","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}