Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Lattice Nitratz (Small)

Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Lattice Nitratz (Small)

Overview

Target stubborn nitrate with purpose-built media. MicroBacter Lattice Nitratz (Small) uses a high-porosity, microchannel ceramic that fosters dense aerobic biofilms on the outside and deep, low-oxygen zones inside—the sweet spot for biological denitrification. The small size maximizes packing density and contact time in reactors, canisters, and sump baskets, helping convert NO₃⁻ → N₂ gas for cleaner, lower-nutrient water in marine, reef, freshwater, and ponds.

Key Features

• Engineered for denitrification – Outer pores support nitrification; inner micro-anoxic zones favor nitrate reduction.

• Small-format media – High packing density and contact area for reactors and compact filter chambers.

• Stable, inert ceramic – Won’t leach phosphate or alter pH/KH; long service life with routine rinsing.

• Versatile placement – Runs in low-to-moderate flow reactors, canisters, or passive sump baskets.

• Pairs with bacteria programs – Ideal with MicroBacter Start/7/Clean to seed and maintain robust biofilms.

Directions / Placement

1. Rinse gently in aquarium or dechlorinated water to remove dust.

2. Start low: Use ¼–½ of the final target amount for 1–2 weeks, then increase gradually.

3. Placement options:

   • Reactor: Set low, even flow (not tumbling) to maximize contact without grinding media.

   • Canister/sump basket: Place in a well-pre-filtered stage with steady but moderate flow.

4. Seed with a beneficial bacteria culture on new installs; allow 24–48 hours without UV/ozone after dosing to promote attachment.

5. Maintenance: Every 2–4 weeks, swish media gently in removed tank water to release mulm. Replace portions of media on a schedule; never all at once.

Avoid rapid nutrient swings. Adjust media volume/flow in small steps while watching NO₃⁻, livestock, and coral/plant response.

Best Practices

• Keep mechanical filtration (socks/floss) clean to prevent pore clogging.

• Maintain stable export and feeding; extremely low nutrients can stress sensitive corals/plants.

• If using organic carbon dosing, begin conservatively and increase slowly while testing NO₃⁻/PO₄³⁻.

• Ensure good oxygenation elsewhere in the system; denitrification occurs inside the media, not at the expense of display O₂.

Compatibility

• Safe for reef, FOWLR, freshwater, brackish, and ponds.

• Works alongside skimmers, carbon, and phosphate media (avoid large fresh media changes on the same day).

• Space use away from medications or oxidizers; resume UV/ozone 24–48 hrs after bacterial dosing.

Product Specifications

• Type: High-porosity ceramic bio media (Small size) tuned for nitrate reduction

• Function: Habitat for nitrifying & denitrifying bacteria; assists conversion of ammonia → nitrite → nitrate → nitrogen gas

• Placement: Low–moderate flow reactors, canisters, sump baskets

• Water Types: Marine/reef, freshwater, brackish, ponds

• Longevity: Multi-year with routine pre-filter and gentle rinsing