MicroBacter Purple M

Unique marine PURPLE NON SULFUR “PNSB” bacteria blend designed to consume unwanted nutrients and provide a more pristine aquarium

Overview

• Note:  Purposely not purple in the bottle due to the way it is grown, and for good reason.  Your bottle will probably appear a slight cream or tan color.   See Technical Background below on what to expect and why.
• Complex system of non-pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic microbes including R. palustris purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB), specifically formulated to enhance the rate of nitrification, denitrification, and organic waste degradation in marine and reef aquaria through complete nutrient remineralization.
• Supplied in a live state of suspended for maximum longevity.
• Formulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.

Benefits

• Enhances immune response in fish and corals.
• Outcompetes pathogens.
• Promotes coral & fish health through modulation of the microbiome.
• Increases bacterioplankton in the water column, readily taken as live food by corals and other filter feeders.
• Digestion of uneaten/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate (without having to physically clean or disturb the substrate bed).
• Rapid consumption of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.
• Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth of photosynthetic organisms (e.g. zooxanthellae, macroalgae, plants).
• Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.
• Increased water clarity.

 

• Sizes

125ml |  250ml | 500ml | 1L | 2L | 4L |  20L

Technical Background

Rhodopseudomonas palustris is a versatile bacterium with multiple metabolic modes. Its coloration depends on environmental conditions: under oxygen-rich conditions, the culture appears cream to light brown, while under low-oxygen illuminated conditions, it produces the characteristic purple pigment, over time.  Brightwell® has chosen to maintain R. palustris in its oxygen-adapted growth form for this product, causing its color in the bottle to appear light tan or cream colored. This approach ensures greater compatibility with marine aquarium environments, reduces stress on the bacteria when added to aquariums, and provides significantly extended shelf life.  Independent laboratory testing has confirmed that viable R. palustris is present and stable in the product, even when purple pigmentation is not visible. Once in anoxic zones of the aquarium, the bacteria can transition naturally to their purple-pigmented mode if conditions favor it.  Due to these measures and other factors, MicrōBacter PURPLE M likely has orders of magnitude more R. palustris than competing products providing for a more robust product which hobbyists will find works better and is much more cost effective.

 

There is a good video on Youtube that will help you understand and can be found here: 

 

 

The concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.

Brightwell Aquatics MicrōBacter PURPLE M reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine and reef ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality; better water quality typically leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants. MicrōBacter PURPLE M does not require refrigeration, however storage in an area of room temperature, with light will prolong the activity, and maximize the shelf-life, of the product.

Instructions & Guidelines

Shake product well before using. Add appropriate volume of MicrōBacter PURPLE M (see below). If using a pipette below water level, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with purified water prior to placing tube back into MicrōBacter PURPLE M bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system (if applicable). Do not add to pump intake port(s). For best results, use within 1-year of purchase date. MicrōBacter PURPLE M needs suitable surface area upon which to grow. The use of an excellent substrate or filtration medium such as Brightwell Xport or MicrōBacter Lattice will greatly increase its effectiveness. Simultaneous use of Reef BioFuel or Katalyst will provide a needed carbon source from rapid growth.

Medium- to High-nutrient Systems, (typically those less than two years old or poorly maintained):

To rapidly and effectively decrease the concentration of available nutrients and waste material in all marine and reef aquaria, add 1.25 ml (1/4 capful) per US-gallon (3.78 L) of aquarium water weekly or more often if desired, for the first two weeks of use; the impact that MicrōBacter PURPLE M has on an aquarium is most evident within this period. Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 24 hours following addition to aquaria. Thereafter, switch to “low-nutrient” dosage (below), if aquarium water quality has significantly improved with this high dosage. If not, continue to use this dosage until noticeably improved.

Stable, Low-nutrient Systems (typically those over two years old and well maintained):

To maintain a low concentration of available nutrients in all marine and reef aquaria, 5 ml (1 capful) of MicrōBacterPURPLE M per 50 US-gallons (189.3 L) [≈2 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water once each week; alternately, add 1 ml per 50 US-gallons daily (or 1 ml per 25 US-gallons every other day). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 24 hours following addition to aquaria. Dosage may be adjusted according to perceived benefit to aquarium. With time, hobbyists may determine that decreasing the dosage and/or dosing frequency by up to 50% sufficiently maintains a low-nutrient environment. During changes in biological filtration or when increasing the aquarium bioload, dose 1 ml per 50 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient” dosage. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.