Gravel & Substrate Cleaner

Description

Gravel & Substrate Cleaner

Clean Aquarium Substrates Without Removing Them

For SALT & FRESH WATER

• Provides rapid and natural sludge & muck removal
• 80% faster than bacterial products alone
• Reduces and binds nutrients including phosphates
• Organic and microbial based
• Natural & Non-Caustic

Years in development, MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner speeds the biological breakdown of slow to degrade organic waste matter from aquarium bottoms that may become toxic to fish and plant life.

As organic solids accumulate on the aquarium bottom they begin to break down, releasing toxic gases and by -products to the surrounding environment. These gaseous by-products endanger fish, marine life, and plants.

MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner biologically degrades bottom organic sludge and muck with minimal disturbance, reducing or eliminating the potential harmful gaseous compounds, and helps to clarify your aquarium water at the same time.

MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner contains natural cellulosic matter, select biological accelerators and special microbes proven effective in aquarium sludge reduction.

MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner will also help to clarify dirty aquarium water.

Recommended for use with all MICROBE-LIFT bacteria and enzyme products.

MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner will discolor your aquarium water for 48-96 hours after application.

This product is black in color and may tint your aquarium water slightly. Do not be concerned. The active ingredient is a natural product and will help clarify the water as well as digest organics in the aquarium.

• For substrate which has 1/4″ or more of solids build up, apply 2 tsp. (10 mL.) of MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner per 10 gal. (38L.) of tank water.

Example:

Tank Size	Dosage
60 gal.	12 tsp. (4 tbsp. / 60 mL.)
75 gal.	15 tsp. (5 tbsp. / 75 mL.)

• Use as directed every other week until substrate is clean then follow Substrate Maintenance dosage schedule below.
• Substrate Maintenance – For substrate with less than 1/4″ or more of solids build up, apply 1 tsp. (5 mL.) of MICROBE-LIFT/Gravel & Substrate Cleaner per 10 gal. (38 L.) of tank water.

Example:

Tank Size	Dosage
60 gal.	6 tsp. (2 tbsp. / 30mL.)
75 gal.	7 1/2 tsp. (2 1/2 tbsp. / 37 mL.)

• Use as directed monthly.
• If build up exceeds 1/4″ follow Substrate Cleaning dosage schedule.

Available Sizes

• 4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (GSC04)
• 8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (GSC08)
• 16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (GSC16)
• 1 gal. (3.785 L.) (GSCG1)

Cautions

• Keep out of the reach of children
• Follow directions carefully
• Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact happens, flush area thoroughly with cold water

This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish but may not be used with fish intended for human consumption.

FAQ’s

WHAT IS SUBSTRATE CLEANER?

Substrate Cleaner is a specially formulated bacterial blend of purely biological ingredients that provides for the biological breakdown of detritus and waste in substrate and rock in any marine or freshwater aquarium.

 

WHAT CAN SUBSTRATE CLEANER DO?

It cleans the substrate and rock by effectively removing organic debris and harmful gaseous compounds. What’s more, Substrate Cleaner can break down otherwise inaccessible phosphate deposits present in the substrate or rock and – together with Phos-Out 4 and Special Blend – permanently remove them from the aquarium.

 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF SUBSTRATE CLEANER?

Substrate Cleaner significantly reduces the cleaning you need to do in the aquarium and typically prevents “gamma spots”, as the bacteria can also reach hard-to-reach places (e.g. under installed structures).

 

WHEN DO I NEED SUBSTRATE CLEANER?

Substrate Cleaner can be used from the start of an aquarium and for permanent maintenance.