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1. After the tank has been running for an hour
or two and your hydrometer reads between
1.020 and 1.025, pour 4 ounces (1/2 bottle)
of liquid bacteria (Marineland Beneficial
Bacteria) into the filled tank.Wait 15
minutes before introducing animals.
NOTE: Bacteria require a food source to
grow. Lobster waste (ammonia) is their
food source. The break-in period begins
when lobsters are placed into the system.
STARTING YOUR BIOLOGICAL FILTER
FOR BEST RESULTS...We recommend that you take an old filter pad from an
established tank and ring it out into the new tank.This will add thousands of live,
healthy bacteria to your tank and will make your break-in period more successful.
2. Add an additional ounce of liquid bacteria every third day during your break-in
period until the bottle is empty.
NOTE: You may occasionally need to add an extra tablespoon of liquid
bacteria to your system. This may be necessary after a complete water change
or extreme fluctuation in loading, e.g. adding a heavy load after a sellout.
Contact Marineland or your service representative for an additional supply.
