PURE Reef Balance is a unique combination of live marine-specific bacteria and enzymes. Ground-breaking technology and a unique delivery method ensures a population of live bacteria will instantly colonise filters, substrates and decor, tank water and other internal surfaces. PURE Reef Balance gets straight to work digesting waste as well as converting ammonia and nitrite.
PURE Reef Balance is suitable both for fish-only and reef aquariums and will work with or without live rock. Regular addition will encourage biological diversity within closed salt water systems and create the perfect balance for fish, corals and other invertebrates. Because it is so easy to dose it is perfect for newcomers to the hobby who want to keep Nemo for the first time, right through to experienced reefers and public aquariums.
How to use it
Use 1 PURE Reef Balance ball per 25 litres of aquarium water, every 2 weeks. Place the balls directly into a filter section or sump. For best results place in an area of water flow. PURE Reef Balance is also suitable for use in filter socks and net bags, fluidised reactors or refugiums.
Once in the filter, each PURE ball will release beneficial bacteria into the water, shrinking as it does so. A small white bead will remain once the ball is spent. This can be left in with biological media where it will add to the bio mass, or removed and replaced with new.
Frequent use of PURE Reef Balance will help maintain biological equilibrium and prevent bacterial monocultures from forming in aging filters, live rock and sand. Average contents 60 balls, which will dose a 250 litre aquarium for 12 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
PURE Reef Balance FAQs
Is PURE Reef Balance safe for all saltwater tanks?
Yes, Pure Reef Balance can be used in Fish Only, Fish with Live Rock, and Reef tanks containing corals and invertebrates.
When should I use PURE Reef Balance?
You can use it to seed a brand new aquarium with beneficial bacteria, to kick-start ceramic media or ceramic rock, or as a regular addition of new bacteria to established tanks.
Where do I put PURE Reef Balance?
Ideally, place Pure Reef Balance inside the filter, in an area that will contain it. You may need to use a filter bag to keep it in one place. Areas of water flow are best, and if you have to, you can drop Pure Reef Balance straight into an aquarium containing small fish. Large fish over 15cm may try...
Can I add PURE Reef Balance to a reactor?
Yes, reactors are a great way of providing flow to the bacteria, and dispersing the bacteria into media, and the main system. Pure Reef Balance will dissolve within hours of being added to a fluidised reactor, and can be added to Bio Pellet reactors too. .
Can I add PURE Reef Balance to a Probiotic system?
Pure Reef Balance is itself Probiotic, but different bacteria can compete. Its best used as the only form of bacteria dosing.
Does PURE Reef Balance dissolve completely?
No, the opaque, white gel balls shrink down until a 5mm bead is left. This can be left I the system where it will act like biological media, or removed.
Which part of the tank should I add PURE Reef Balance to?
In sump based systems add it to refugia, or reactors, or place inside a net bag, in an area that receives water flow. Pure Reef Balance can be added straight to the aquarium, or in any filter section, but balls should be prevented from access to pump cages and strainers as they will be drawn in and ...
Is there a risk of fish eating PURE Reed Balance?
Fish of 10cm plus may lunge at ingest the balls if presented in a way that imitates the food that they are usually fed. They only contain bacteria, enzymes and gel, but this should be discouraged. Place into screened filter sections instead.
Can I overdose with PURE Reef Balance?
No, but the bacteria is aerobic, meaning it requires, and uses, oxygen. There would be a risk of oxygen levels being depleted if massively overdosed. Aquariums running protein skimmers and with high turnover are best.
