ATM Blue Shark (Formerly Colony Marine Colony Marine 100 gal Cycle 32 oz

• CYCLES: The one that works, effectively imports actual true nitrifying bacteria
• AUTHENTIC: Other products don't contain the right species of bacteria, Colony Freshwater does!
• STRAINS: Nitrococcus & Nitrosococcus for primary ammonia and nitrite consumption in the marine environment
• INSTANT: Add fish same day, not weeks later
• PROVEN: Used and approved by commercial aquariums

Product Description Colony True Nitrifying bacteria is the industry standard in aquarium cycling, used by public aquariums around the world such as Sea Life Sanctuaries to cycle aquatic systems in days instead of weeks. Directions Maintain average water temperatures of 23-30°C (74-86°F). For best results, maintain a pH between 7.9–8.3. Always maintain a minimum 90 ppm Total Alkalinity. Systems requiring a pH level below 7.2 should be slowly adjusted after ageing/cycling the system at 7.2–8.0 pH. Shake bottle vigorously to mix bacteria. For average water conditions add 118 ml (4 oz) of Colony Freshwater per 95 L (25 gal) of dechlorinated aquarium water (tap water recommended). Dose entire system volume once. Do not overcrowd tank. Prevent ammonia and nitrite spikes by feeding fish lightly when applying Colony. Monitor ammonia and nitrite levels and slightly increase feeding rate after 4 consecutive days of at, or near, 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite concentrations. Gradually increase to normal feeding levels. NOTE: Turn off or unplug UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and ozone generators prior to and 4-5 days after each introduction of Colony Freshwater. Keep at room temperature and do not allow product to freeze or excede 43°C (110°F). No water changes until after the fourth day when all bacteria has attached.