Back   Tetra Water Treatments Safe Start Easy Balance Aquasafe Blackwater Extract Nitrate Minus     Tetra Safe Start Tetra SafeStart allows you to rapidly stock a new aquarium with fish. It contains a patented blend of the bacteria responsible for removing harmful ammonia and nitrite from aquarium water. These bacteria are not found in any other product, and work to instantly activate the filter. By removing ammonia and nitrite they create a safe environment for fish, allowing you to enjoy your new aquarium with the minimal amount of maintenance. How to Use When setting up a new aquarium: When aquarium is set up and riunning at correct temperature, add 5ml of SafeStart per 6 litres of water, at the same time as adding the fish. Tetra recommend a stocking level of adult fish equivalent to 1cm per litre. This refers to the eventual body size of the fish excluding fins, not the size when they are added.   Safe Start 50ml  £4.49   Safe Start 100ml  £8.49   Tetra Easy Balance Tetra Easy Balance Eliminates frequent water changes. Keeps aquarium water biologically balanced for 6 months. Stabilizes pH and alkalinity. (KH) levels for fish and plants. Reduces phosphate levels for improved water quality. Also adds vitamins and trace elements. Use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons weekly. Freshwater use only   Easy balance 100ml  £3.50  Easy balance 250ml  £6.75 Easy balance 500ml  £11.75   Tetra Aquasafe At times it is necessary to add tap water to the aquarium, as part of a water change or a top-up. Tap water is designed for human use, and therefore contains high levels of chlorine to kill germs. In addition, it may contain varying levels of toxic heavy metals. Both chlorine and heavy metals are toxic to fish, and will cause them long-term damage and stress. Leaving water to stand will not remove all of these factors, and so is not an alternative to using a water conditioner. AquaSafe works by instantly neutralising these harmful substances, and should be used every time new water is added to the aquarium. In addition, AquaSafe also reduces stress, promotes wound healing and protects against infection, and adds a protective coating to the fish.   Tetra Aquasafe 100ml  £3.50       Tetra Aquasafe 250ml  £7.50     Tetra Aquasafe 500ml  £12.50     Tetra Aquasafe 5ltr £54.50     Tetra Blackwater Many tropical fish, such as tetras, barbs , discus and killifish, come from waters that are rich in natural peat and plant extracts. These compounds are important for health, reproduction and condition, and can be added to the aquarium using Blackwater Extract. This product will improve spawning success, health, and colouration in many species of aquarium fish. In addition, it will aid plant growth, limit the growth of bacteria and fungi, and help to control algae problems.   Tetra blackwater 100ml  £3.75     Tetra Nitrate minus     High nitrate levels can encourage excessive algal growth, which can make the aquarium look unsightly. Unlike other nitrate reducing products, which need regular recharging and replacing, NitrateMinus is simply added weekly to the aquarium. Also unlike many ordinary nitrate reducing products, NitrateMinus does not need to be added to a filter system to work, but is simply added straight to the water.     Tetra nitrate minus 100ml  £3.45   Tetra nitrate minus 250ml  £5.95   Simply add the required dose of NitrateMinus to the aquarium once a week to keep nitrate levels low. NitrateMinus must be in an oxygen poor environment to work. The effectiveness of NitrateMinus may therefore be reduced in aquariums with undergravel filters.   Tetra Bactozym Bactozym works to accelerate the development, or "maturation", of friendly bacteria within aquarium filters. This helps to prevent New Tank Syndrome, which commonly occurs in aquariums with new filters, or when the filter has been damaged. In new aquariums, the use of Bactozym allows the first fish to be added after 24 hrs. Add Bactozym to all new filters, and after cleaning established filters. For new aquariums, add 2 capsules per 100 litres (22 gallons) of aquarium water, placing the capsules directly into the filter. Repeat every 7 days. After cleaning the filter, add 1 capsule per 100 litres (22 gallons) of aquarium water   Tetra Bactozym x 10 capsules  £3.95   Bactozym has a unique two-way action which removes harmful waste and speeds up filter maturation. It stimulates the decomposition of uneaten fish food using naturally occurring enzymes, and it creates ideal conditions for the rapid development of filter bacteria. This helps to avoid the accumulation of harmful pollutants during the early stages of setting up your aquarium. Bactozym can also be used to reestablish filters that have been damaged.