Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Dry Rock Bacteria Starter Kit – QuikCycl + Start XLM + Clean – Up to 100 gal

Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Dry Rock Bacteria Starter Kit – Up to 100 gal

Kickstart your new reef with confidence! This kit provides everything needed for afishlesscycle on dry rock and dry sand—precise nutrients, live nitrifying bacteria, and a follow‑up cleaner to help tame the early “ugly stage.” 🧪🪸✨

What’s Inside (Use in this order)

• MicrōBacter QuikCycl – 60 ml:Ammonia‑based nutrient to feed nitrifiers during fishless cycling.
• MicrōBacter Start XLM – 125 ml:Professional‑strength live nitrifying bacteria culture for rapid cycling (marine).
• MicrōBacter CLEAN – 500 ml:Select microbes and enzymes to reduce organics and help minimize the “ugly stage” after the cycle.

Why It’s Great

• Designed specifically fordry rock + dry sandstarts (avoid “live sand” or bacteria‑seeded artificial rock).
• Provides acontrolled, fishless cycle—no risk to livestock.
• Treats up to 100 gallons(≈ 7 weeks of CLEAN maintenance after cycling).
• Pairs perfectly with regular ammonia/nitrite/nitrate testing for a safe, predictable start.

Full Day‑by‑Day Cycling Guide (Day 1–9+)

• Day 1
  • Turnoffskimmer & UV; remove fine mechanical filtration (filter socks).
  • Dechlorinate if using tap water (e.g., Brightwell Erāse‑CL). Skip if using RODI.
  • Set salinity & temperature, then doseQuikCycl: 4 drops/gal (≈1 ml/5 gal).
  • Test ammonia—target ~1–2 ppm total (NH₃+NH₄⁺). Donotadd extra ammonia.
  • AddMicroBacter Start XLMas directed on its label.
• Day 2– Test & recordpH, ammonia, nitrite.
• Day 3– Test & recordpH, ammonia, nitrite.
• Day 4– TestpH, ammonia, nitrite. If ammonia or nitrite >0.25 ppm, youmayadd more bacteria (not more QuikCycl).
• Day 5– Test & recordpH, ammonia, nitrite.
• Day 6– TestpH, ammonia, nitrite. If >0.25 ppm, youmayadd more bacteria.
• Day 7
  • TestpH, ammonia, nitrite. If using Start XLM and both are0, testnitrate.
  • If nitrate ≥ 0.25 ppm, your aquarium iscycled.
  • If not, proceed to Day 8.
• Day 8– Test & recordpH, ammonia, nitrite.
• Day 9+
  • Continue daily tests. When bothammonia & nitrite = 0, verify nitrate ≥ 0.25 ppm →cycled.
  • Perform a25% water change, then slowly introduce hardy livestock.
  • Restart UV, skimmer, and mechanical filtration. Go slow!

How to Use MicrōBacter CLEAN (Post‑Cycle)

• Maintenance:20 ml per 25 gal weekly; turn off skimmer & UV for 4 hours after dosing.
• Accelerated/Problem tanks:Day 1 dose 30 ml per 25 gal, then 5 ml per 25 gal daily for ~2 weeks.

Safety & Tips

• Fishless only:Do not use QuikCycl in tanks with fish, corals, or inverts.
• Avoid carbon/GFO and bacteria‑seeded “live sand/rock” during the cycle—they can interfere.
• Test daily; patience beats overdosing.

What’s Included

• MicrōBacter QuikCycl – 60 ml
• MicrōBacter Start XLM – 125 ml
• MicrōBacter CLEAN – 500 ml

More Information

Item Name	Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Dry Rock Bacteria Starter Kit
Brand	Brightwell Aquatics
Manufacturer SKU	BW‑DRSK100
UPC	810086019571
Coverage	Up to ~100 gallons (with post‑cycle CLEAN maintenance)
Kit Components	QuikCycl 60 ml; Start XLM 125 ml; CLEAN 500 ml
Cycle Protocol	Full Day 1–9 fishless cycle; see instructions above

Shop Components & Refills

• MicrōBacter QuikCycl – 60 ml
• MicrōBacter Start XLM – 125 ml
• MicrōBacter CLEAN – 500 ml