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Nitrobacter and Nitrosommas are basically general categories or "family" of bacteria. Which is what Cycle, Stability, etc refer to. They are not and DO NOT work the same way. Bio-Spira is a specific strain of live nitrifying bacteria in freshwater called "Nitrospira" and...

No prob.... I just wanted to point out that the bacteria being referred to ARE different and should not be "lumped" together. If the others were the same.... and had a good track record; I would sell them as well.....so I'm not really biased! But I do understand that you may think I must sell...

The key is NOT to refer to live bacteria as if it were just "one" commodity. Their are many forms of bacteria ....some of which are nitrifiers and some are not; some are nitrifiers in FW aquariums ...some are not. As Pufferpunk pointed out, you should go to the research page given and provided...

Actually the Saltwater Bio-spira came out approx 6 months after the Freshwater version.....in early 2003. Bernie

TG.... I'll be perfectly honest.....No I haven't heard any complaints about Bio-spira. My sales including REPEAT sales are up five-fold since Oct.!! Actually I had more problem cases during the first 6 months when the product came out in 2002. I would still suggest that any problem cases are...

Admittedly I must apologize for not staying "tuned in" over here as much as I would like (just getting spread too thin these days I guess); however I had been alerted to this thread and after reading it... thought I would inject a thought or two. First and foremost, I would point out that...

Just thought I'd "butt" in here with a comment or two. Often the addition of un-cured live rock can cause an increase of ammonia and/or nitrites simply due to some expected "die-off"!! This should NOT be attributed to non-functioning Bio-spira. We have many,many customers who have used SW...

Gunnie, as usual, is right on the ball!!! If you all will notice the difference in terminolgy here;.... There is a significant difference between "Cycle accelerators" and "Actual Cyling products". Bio-spira is an actual cycling product...the only one that I'm aware of. All the others are...

Hey Teuton.... Sorry I hadn't gotten back here but I've been pretty busy with the stuff. Yes, I got in a large double order.....sold & shipped it all out already. But I have another order coming in this week and will start shipping again on Nov 8. The problem I have right now is keeping my...

They feed the bacteria while in holding and in production in order to keep it fully charged when shipped. As far as your other point; Yes, I suppose you could read the "low concentration" part in that statement either way; but it has been widely promulgated previously and in other reports that...

Actually, I review that link often...as they do try to update it periodically. Here's what I was referring to: Answer A: BIO-Spira® prevents toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite. Therefore, low concentrations in your tank are acceptable. The KEY WORD is "low" concentrations! Other reading...

Hey folks..... There are standard guidelines set forth for the use of this product. See: http://www.marinelandlabs.com/cus_faq.asp#48 Having said that, it is certainly possible (and many have had) success with the product "bending the rules" as Pufferpunk suggests; HOWEVER...I would...

I'd say as soon as you think the Q&A's regarding its re-introduction have ended you can convert it to a regular thread.....its you're call. Bernie

TeutonJon 78..... The reason you are being told later in november is because ...if you are not a retailer who has already had orders placed with Marineland..... you would have to "get in line" and then is when it would possibly be available to those retailers. The shipments going out NOW...

Yes, indeed ...Gunnie!! First meeting is being held at the Gathering coming up here on the 23-24th !!! Food, Drinks, Fish Auction and LOTS of fish talk!!! All day ...both days! You can e-mail me or pm me for directions if you think you can attend and don't know the way. We'll have name...

Keeping you all updated on FW Bio-spira: Latest e-mail from Marineland: "Hi Bernie, We are still on track and will start shipping on the 19th of this month. Take care, Ch...." Well.....that means all plans are backed up another week. Since I won't have it until the 21st. I can't...

Oh Gosh!! Another "nole" amongst us!! :roll: :roll: Crickit..... Hope you can make it!! Bring any friends that you like!!! Let me know if there is any we can do to help..... Go VOLS!!! Bernie

OK...Just wanted to advise you of perhaps some pitfalls in the plans. If you use that many, I'm sure it would make economical sense for you. Take care and see you around. Bernie

snapcrackler...... That's who I use.....Ginger. Have been for years. I have the Whisper 1,2,3,C sizes, too....but don't put them on-line (just have them here in my reg store).....cause they haven't been a big seller. We sell quite a few of the cartridges on-line, but I'll be honest ...in...

Try my site. specifically: http://fishstoretn.com/filter_media_material.html Take care. Bernie

Marineland just called confirming their first shipment to me which will go out to me on OCT 12.....I will have it OCT 14......and will start my shipments on MONDAY, OCT 18!!! FYI: This first order coming in is at the old pricing; but there is a 5% Price Increase for future orders. Half of...

Hey, TG....no prob!! If I hear anything to the contrary, I will be sure to post it ASAP! Thanks for your vote of confidence! Bernie

O.S.I. seems like a good brand, if you must use "fish meal" products. We've had some of it here on occasion, but was a bit "pricey" compared to its other fish meal competitors, so it never sold well. Their main claim to fame was that use "pre-digested" ingredients (???...not sure how that's...

By the way, Omega One now has freeze-dried foods on the market as well: Blood worms, Tubifex worms, Brine Shrimp and regular Shrimp. Bernie

Pardon my intrusion here....but I thought I'd add a few comments on this. A bit more info on the "ethoxyquin" usage. First off, ethoxyquin is a preservative additive used in ALL "fish meal" products ....even Hikari although they don't specify it on their label. Omega One (since it is not a...