Brightwell Aquatics Reef BioFuel – Organic Carbon Supplement for Marine and Reef Aquariums, Aiding Bacterioplankton Growth That Promotes Rapid Phosphate and Nitrate Reduction, 500 ml
$21.86
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Brightwell Aquatics Reef BioFuel is a specially formulated organic carbon supplement designed to support healthy bacterioplankton growth and reproduction in marine aquariums. By providing bioavailable carbon, Reef BioFuel effectively promotes the assimilation of dissolved organic materials such as phosphate and nitrate. This process helps maintain excellent water quality by reducing excess nutrients that could fuel the growth of algae and other unwanted organisms. Reef BioFuel is an essential tool for reef aquariums, particularly those with heavy livestock or high nutrient loads, as it encourages growth to bacterioplankton and offers an eco-friendly, biologically-sound alternative to traditional methods. In addition to improving water quality, Reef BioFuel serves as a natural food source for suspension-feeding invertebrates like corals, clams, and tube worms, promoting their overall health and vibrant coloration. This supplement also supports the efficient removal of nutrients through protein skimming, further aiding the filtration process. Reef BioFuel is simple to use, ensuring that hobbyists can easily maintain a balanced, thriving reef system without the need for complex methods.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number : BIO500
Date First Available : June 24, 2004
Manufacturer : TopDawg Pet Supply
ASIN : B001XYJXEG
Country of Origin : USA
BOOSTS WATER QUALITY: Brightwell Aquatics Reef BioFuel provides essential organic carbon, aiding bacterioplankton growth to reduce harmful phosphate and nitrate levels in your aquarium.
ENHANCES CORAL HEALTH: Encourages polyp-expansion in corals by supporting the reproduction of bacterioplankton, a vital food source for suspension-feeding invertebrates.
SUPPORTS BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION: Beneficial for both heavily stocked, well-fed reef aquariums and nutrient-limited marine aquariums by providing essential biological filtration.
SAFE, EASY-TO-USE FORMULA: Provides a non-flammable, effective alternative to the “vodka method” that doesn’t introduce harmful elements into the system.
AMERICAN-MADE EXCELLENCE: Brightwell Aquatics is an industry-leading brand committed to providing innovative and scientifically backed aquatic care products. Made in the USA, we consistently deliver advanced superior quality solutions to elevate the vibrancy and health of your aquarium.
Customers say
Customers find that the water treatment works well, with one mentioning its effectiveness for natural nutrient reduction. They appreciate its bacteria resistance, with one customer noting it helps fight algae and cyano. The bottle quality receives mixed feedback, with one customer reporting issues with the top being about to rip off.
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C. D. Goodman –
Helps fight algae and cyano
This stuff works well if combined with one of the many bacteria in the bottle products. I used it to help fight my cyano problem and it worked better than anything else. Consider Microbacter 7 or Stability when you purchase this. Use it every day at first, then less as problems go away.The idea is the same as Vodka dosing, but this way you can still keep the Vodka for yourself. 🙂
Christopher Smith –
Great product!
This product works well for natural nutrient reduction. I have been using for a long time. When used with Microbacter7, it will significantly increase the rate at which you see the nutrients drop. After nutrients are at a acceptable level – reduce dose!
Steven –
Best if used with Seachem Stability!
I was skeptical of this at first but I bought it anyway and I can tell you it really works. My nitrates were high and this has started bring them down. I have been using it along with Seachem Stability and it works great.
Charlie B –
Pay a little more for nopox
It’s been two months of using this product and my nitrates will not drop below 20. I’ll give two stars because nitrates are maintaining but red sea nopox will eliminate nitrates completely. I’m switching back to nopox
VM –
Amazon packaged in a soft pouch. Bottle cap broken and emptied into shipping pouch.
Product is good. I ordered another bottle when I ran out from Amazon. Received in soft pouch with bottle cap top split and product filling shipping pouch. Worthless.
Maureen –
Cleared Cyano issue in 2 weeks
Used in conjunction with Brightwell Microbacter7 per instructions daily for 2 weeks, major Cyano issue 90% resolved. Will continue to use weekly as directed to maintain parameters. Great product so far
Amazon Customer –
No shipping change
Been using this when it first came out. Worked
BON –
Did not work at all for my 120g tank
It didn’t work for 2 months dosing. I purchased bacteria, microbacter 7 because some people said I did not have bacteria enough. I have dosed more than a month based on instructions. The nitrate had never dropped. My case is wasting money and time. I tried vodka but nitrate is still the same. I will try red sea . Let see if it works.( update red sea no pox dosing )50 ppm dropped to 0 ppm for 3 months dosing. For two months 50ppm dropped at 5ppm. Vinegar, vodka and brightwell biofuels are certain type of carbon. Nopox has compound of all kinds of carbon. So this works with any kind of bacteria in your tank.