{"product_id":"aquaforest-bio-starter-1-5l","title":"Aquaforest BIO STARTER 1 – 5L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest BIO STARTER 1 – 5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest BIO STARTER 1 – 5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialized biological preparation containing selected strains of nitrifying bacteria from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrospirae and Nitrobacter families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These beneficial bacteria play an essential role in the nitrogen cycle by converting toxic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eammonia and nitrites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into significantly less harmful nitrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enewly established ponds and mature pond systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, BIO STARTER helps establish and maintain effective biological filtration—particularly after filter cleaning, water changes, fish treatments, or the winter period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular use supports biological balance, promotes healthier conditions for fish, and helps maintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, stable pond water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 selected 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\n\u003cspan\u003eSupports the natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitrogen cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps convert toxic ammonia and nitrites into less harmful nitrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports efficient biological filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps restore beneficial bacterial populations after maintenance or treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew ponds and established systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring start-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after winter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular use helps maintain biological stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan help limit algae growth by supporting stable water parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a convenient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5L format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Biological Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces selected beneficial nitrifying bacteria to help establish and maintain an effective biological filtration system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Maintain Clearer Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy supporting the breakdown of ammonia and nitrites and improving biological balance, BIO STARTER helps create healthier conditions for clear pond water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Fish Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing the accumulation of toxic ammonia and nitrites helps maintain a more suitable environment for pond fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Stabilize the Pond After Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for replenishing bacterial populations following filter cleaning, water changes, fish treatments, or other system maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Spring Start-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter winter, biological filtration may require support to become fully active again. BIO STARTER can be used when water temperatures exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ponds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accelerates establishment of the nitrogen cycle and helps prepare the pond for fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter winter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports biological recovery once the water temperature rises above 8°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter water changes or filter cleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps replenish beneficial bacteria following pond maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fish treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports restoration of bacterial populations after antibacterial therapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventive maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monthly dosing helps support ongoing biological balance throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ponds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 ml per 10,000 L of pond water daily for the first 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 ml per 10,000 L once per week for 1 month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest of the year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 ml per 10,000 L once per month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake the bottle thoroughly before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculate the required dose according to your pond's water volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the recommended amount to the pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfter adding BIO STARTER, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturn off the UV lamp for 24–48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to avoid disrupting bacterial development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional dose is recommended after fish loss or when the fish population is increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epond use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot intended for human or animal consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStore in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool place away from direct light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn off UV sterilization for 24–48 hours after dosing to support bacterial establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive Your Pond's Biological Filtration a Strong Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're setting up a new pond, restarting your system after winter, or restoring biological filtration after maintenance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest BIO STARTER 1 – 5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides selected nitrifying bacteria to support the nitrogen cycle and help maintain a healthy, balanced aquatic environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":44796901589035,"sku":null,"price":644.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":44796901621803,"sku":null,"price":2196.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/AquaforestBioStarter.png?v=1786985278","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/aquaforest-bio-starter-1-5l","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}