MicroBacter Purple M – Brightwell Aquatics
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Product details
MicroBacter Purple M – Brightwell Aquatics is a live beneficial bacteria additive for saltwater aquariums designed to support microbial balance and waste breakdown. It introduces a diverse range of shelf-stable photosynthetic bacteria that can work alongside MicroBacter 7 and MicroBacter Clean to help manage detritus and excess organic waste. In practical terms, it’s used to seed beneficial microbes in systems such as deep sand beds, refugiums, media reactors, and main displays to promote a cleaner, healthier environment for tank inhabitants, including corals and other filter-feeding organisms.
Features:
- Introduces a diverse range of shelf-stable photosynthetic bacteria for microbial balance
- Works alongside MicroBacter 7 and MicroBacter Clean for enhanced waste breakdown
- Dual aerobic & anaerobic function, making it suited for varied biological zones
- Supports denitrifying and aerobic bacteria populations, including in deeper substrates
- Aids in nutrient control by targeting detritus, excess nutrients, and organic waste
- Can serve as a natural food source for corals, sponges, and other filter-feeding invertebrates
- No refrigeration required; shelf stable formulation
Specifications:
- Product type: Live beneficial bacteria (shelf-stable additive)
- Refrigeration: Not required
- Size: 8 oz
- Intended aquarium areas: Deep sand beds, refugiums, media reactors, and main displays




