APT Balance
Designed for aquasoil aquariums. Potent beneficial bacteria that speeds up nitrification, accelerates tank stability and provides a super microbial boost.
Should I do water changes when using APT balance?
While a portion of microbes exist in free floating form, most adhere to surfaces in the aquarium environment. This includes substrate and filter media, and also to hard scape and plants. Microbes form protective bio-film on surfaces which help them n
Do I have to add Ammonia?
Yes, you have to add ammonia if you are using an inert substrate or have no other natural source of ammonia. Ammonia can also come from livestock or decaying fish food. A couple of pinches of fish food a few times a week can provide ammonia for bacte
Isn't nitrification inhibited below pH 6?
A persistent myth in the aquarium hobby claims that tanks cannot cycle below pH 6, or that bacterial oxidation of ammonia stops when pH drops below a certain level. While commonly known ammonia-oxidizing bacteria such as Nitrosomonas and Nitrosococcu
Do I have to use the 2 packets together?
Packet A contains nitrifying microbes while Packet B contains microbes that break down organic waste matter. A new tank setup will benefit from having both added. However, they can also be used separately. Packet A should be used whenever ammonia cyc
Can I use APT Balance with APT Feast?
Yes. APT Balance was designed for tanks with aquasoil (which lowers pH and provide an initial source of ammonia) and is a perfect pairing with APT Feast.