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MICROBE-LIFT SBH16 Special Blend Aquarium and Fish Tank Cleaner for Freshwater and Saltwater, 16 Ounces

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Features

  • UNIQUE BLEND: Based on the blends used to clean lakes and rivers, Special Blend is a formulated mixture of both spore-based and photosynthetic vegetative strains of bacteria that creates a stable biological system in freshwater and saltwater tanks
  • REDUCE MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY: Special Blend breaks down hard-to-degrade substances (fish food remnants, organic waste, and more) that create sludge and decrease water quality; It biologically removes nitrate from water, reducing the amount of algae
  • FISH HEALTH BENEFITS: Special Blend aquarium conditioner creates a healthy environment for any fish; along with a natural boost to improve coloring, fish will digest more food, creating less food waste; reduced ammonia levels create cleaner water
  • SAFE FOR USE IN A REEF TANK: Special Blend is safe for all fish, invertebrates, and plants in fresh, brackish, and salt water; You will see better coloring and polyp extension from your corals when used regularly
  • WORKS GREAT IN PLANTED TANKS: In addition to its cleaning ability, Special Blend increases carbon cycles and nutrient uptake in plants resulting in better growth

Description

Special Blend will cycle your tank instantly. Special Blend is a complete eco- system in a bottle. Provides unmatched organic removal, filter enhancement, nitrate removal and cleaner tanks with few water changes. This is a superior culture.

Brand: MICROBE-LIFT


Liquid Volume: 16 Fluid Ounces


Item Weight: 12 ounces


Item Form: Stick


Target Species: Fish


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches; 12 ounces


Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up


Item model number ‏ : ‎ sbh16


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2007


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Ecological Laboratories, Inc.


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Best Sellers Rank: #9,285 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #67 in Aquarium Water Treatments


Item Weight: 12 ounces


Department: Unisex-Adult


Manufacturer: Ecological Laboratories, Inc.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: sbh16


Date First Available: November 12, 2007


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 8.66 x 3.07 x 2.83 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 2.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches


Brand Name: MICROBE-LIFT


Target Audience Keyword: fish


Directions: Add Special Blend according to the recommended dosage on the box. If this is a new aquarium, add the Special Blend when you introduce fish.


Warranty Description: Manufacturer Warranty


Model Name: Special Blend


Color: Black


Size: 16-ounce


Material: Plastic


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Number of Items: 1


Specific Uses for Product: Indoor


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Best Blend out there.
This blend is fantastic especially for people that are having issues controlling Nitrate and Phosphate in tiny salt water tanks like me. First let me tell you that this blend smell like rotten eggs, you heard that right it smell like rotten eggs meaning that this bottle contain real beneficial bacteria. I never had problems with this, First let me tell you, why love this product. 1) Help to keep the Nitrate and Phosphate down. 2) You can run a full cycle in 1 MONTH. Meaning that you can put corals in your tank instead of waiting a year. 3) Fish seems to be more active after I using the blend 4) REAL BACTERIA 5) Better than other product that induce full cycle Tips "I think this is the most important part of my review 1) For salt water aquariums you need to double the dose of bacteria, for my first dose I had to add 40 ml for my 20 gallon tank 2) Water will get cloudy for 1 to 1 1/2 days. "Don't panic this is normal, It happened to me once" 3) Turn off your skimmer off for 2 days after the application. If you leave the skimmer on, it will removed the bacteria out for your tank. 4) Turn off your UV filter system for 2 days. 5) When you do water changes "and I will recommend this for salt water aquarium", you need to start the application from week one again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014 by Felix L
    • Wow A++++
The smell is super strong but this really works great. This is my go to bottle worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023 by Jay Torres
    • Works
Cycled 2 tanks with this and it only took a week! Great stuff!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024 by Amber W.
    • The bomb!
Review Image by Donald & Rikanda Donald & Rikanda
I'm going to mirror the goods reviews. I bought this stuff to help with my tank maintenance. I read the reviews but I didn't know it would work this great. First let me confirm that this stuff smells absolutely horrible. I keep it in a cooler across the backyard by the fence. It has a terrible smell. With that said, I used it as directed on the bottle and my tank started to clear up and clean up! Real talk, my fish even seems happier and healthier since I started using this stuff about a month ago. I'm going to keep using it and I'm going to keep buying it. Check out how clear my 55 gallon tank is in the picture. Get it! I promise you won't regret it! Just buy something smell proof to store it in. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024 by Donald & Rikanda Donald & Rikanda
    • Terrible smell, but GREAT stuff!!
Review Image by Anonymous LMHC Anonymous LMHC
My son tries everything on the market in his aquarium and recommends to me what works. Microbe-Lift Special Blend is the best I've ever used in my fresh water aquarium. It keeps my water clear, controls nitrate and nitrite levels and breaks down the organic matter in the gravel. I started using this January 2023 and when I suction my gravel for a water change (about every 2 months), it's cleaner than it's ever been. I started with the initial recommendationed dosage on the bottle, then I add 10 ml a week. Whoever wrote that they went through 2 bottles in couple of months overdosed their tank. No wonder their fish died! A 16 oz bottle should last at least a year if used correctly. I have a planted 38 gallon aquarium and diffuse C02 into the water. I have noticed that Microbe-Lift also gives my plants boost. Good stuff!! I highly recommend it, and encourage users to follow the directions on the bottle. I also add a bag of Pruigen to my canister filter every time I clean it. Another good product to control the organic pollution and keep your tank clean and clear. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023 by Anonymous LMHC Anonymous LMHC
    • Stinks
I put it in my tank and the water turned cloudy and it stunk soooooo bad!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024 by Deb
    • Added Caution See Review
I had almost completely removed all my dirty sand and old live rock from my 60 gallon tank and replaced with new sand and cleaned live rock while still keeping the present 7 saltwater fish and invertebrates in my tank. 2 months now after going through a period of hair algae the live rock is getting cleaner. Have not experienced ammonia or nitrite and my fish and invertebrates are OK. My Nitrate levels are high and phos level is about .50 but all critters are tolerating. I am in the once every two weeks maintenance .My Tank is now very clear, no algae. 4 months now. Added caution to this my 2nd bottle I purchased did not come in a box which contains the instructions for use, so if this is the case with you return it for one that is in the box. It is useless unless you have the instructions for use. I suspect that the item I received was maybe a return without a box. Not good Amazon. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023 by phil
    • It works!!!
It actually works. My tank was at the highest level of ammonia and the second day it It was back to normal levels. I'm amazed and appreciative of this product
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024 by Candy

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