{"product_id":"bio-boost-foundation-benthic-biofilm-generator","title":"bio-Boost Foundation Benthic Biofilm Generator","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surface-focused biofilm generator for planted, shrimp and naturally managed freshwater tanks. Designed to settle through the water column and support microbial activity on substrate, wood, stone, botanicals and other submerged surfaces. Compared with standard Foundation, it emphasises the lower layers of the aquarium, the \"bottom-dweller\" of the Foundation range. Shrimp and fry safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticulate, slow-release profile rather than fast-dissolving prebiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports benthic biofilm growth and natural grazing for shrimp, fry, snails and grazing fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps process detritus, plant material and uneaten food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes microbial nutrient processing around roots and planted surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no inulin (unlike standard Foundation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e rice bran, kelp (\u003cem\u003eDurvillaea potatorum\u003c\/em\u003e), spirulina, brewer's yeast (\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e), calcium bentonite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobes (six strains):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished aquarium: no more than one scoop per 50L, once weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew aquarium without livestock: one scoop per 25L, up to twice weekly while the system establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle across substrate, hardscape or planted areas. Placing it near moderate flow helps distribute it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow about 48 to 72 hours for the material to settle and microbial activity to begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't combine a full dose with other concentrated prebiotic powders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA supplement to normal feeding, filtration and maintenance, not a replacement. 60g treats up to 6,000L.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niskai Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"60g","offer_id":68061987864804,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9650\/6852\/files\/6ad3121f222007d542ac4743__MG_9898.webp?v=1793512573","url":"https:\/\/fishutaqua.com.au\/products\/bio-boost-foundation-benthic-biofilm-generator","provider":"FISH HUT AQUA AND PET SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}