Aqua Forrest Pro-Bio S and NP Pro+

[Damian4883]

Hi All,

I recently began using Pro Bio S to support the beneficial bacteria in my reef aquarium, mostly due to an increased bio-load and trying to be proactive in supporting in it.

I currently run bio-pellets which ive had really good success with, over time ive beaten bryopis and terrible GHA using nothing more than nutrient management and the addition of this media.

I was wondering if anyone could explain the benefits of pro bio s in more detail than they have on the box and also in addition to that is there any point in also using -np pro being that I am already using pellets.

Thanks in advance

 

[Sherman]

Pro Bio S is bacteria and NP pro is the food

 

[Damian4883]

Do you think its a waste of time using these products when using bio-pellets or beneficial?

 

[AcanthurusRex]

-NP Pro is a carbon source, liquid bio pellets. They should be mutually exclusive.

 

[Damian4883]

-NP Pro is a carbon source, liquid bio pellets. They should be mutually exclusive.

I thought this might be the case, so technically pro bio s would be using my pellets for food so no need for -np pro?

 

[Sherman]

It don't work that way

 

[Damian4883]

It don't work that way

I would have thought the pro bio s would assist being that pellets and -np pro are both carbon sources?

 

[lou dog420]

I use both the pro bio and the polymer. . been using it for 7 months. I prefer these because I feel it gives you way more control than biopellets.

 

[Damian4883]

I use both the pro bio and the polymer. . been using it for 7 months. I prefer these because I feel it gives you way more control than biopellets.

Do you manual or auto dose? Have you had good success controlling nitrate/phosphate?

 

[lou dog420]

Do you manual or auto dose? Have you had good success controlling nitrate/phosphate?

Manual dosing because it only requires one drop per 27 gallons of tank water, and the bacteria needs to be refrigerated. And yes it works very well for nitrate and phosphate control. Makes your skimmer skim like a beast!

 

[Sherman]

These 2 are for manual dosing. Start with the recomended dosage and monitor and adjust accordingly

 

[DiZASTiX]

These 2 are for manual dosing. Start with the recomended dosage and monitor and adjust accordingly

When you say "adjust accordingly," how much more than the recommended dosage are you going? I ask because I've been dosing 67 mL/day for my 40 gal and nitrates have been increasing.