{"product_id":"brightwell-florinbacter-clean-bacteria-planted-freshwater","title":"Brightwell FlorinBacter Clean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell FlorinBacter Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated blend of beneficial bacteria built specifically for planted freshwater aquariums. The strains target organic waste at the source: uneaten food, fish waste, and decaying plant matter that builds up in the substrate and clouds the water. Use it weekly to keep a tank clear, low-nutrient, and resistant to algae blooms. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eaquarium additives\u003c\/a\u003e or stock up on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Plant Keepers Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaks down detritus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heterotrophic bacteria attack fish waste, uneaten food, and rotting plant matter directly, rather than just buffering the symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts substrate sludge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Less gunk under the gravel and root tabs means cleaner water and healthier plant roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces water cloudiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanks that haze up after feedings or rescapes clear faster with regular dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant- and shrimp-safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e No copper, antibiotics, or anything that would harm Caridina, Neocaridina, or sensitive stem plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with your biofilter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements existing nitrifying bacteria, does not replace them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e before each use, the bacteria settle in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL per 50 gallons twice per week, dosed into a high-flow area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily stocked or planted tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL per 25 gallons twice per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tank or after a deep clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mL per 50 gallons daily for the first week to seed the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip carbon and UV\u003c\/strong\u003e during the first 24 hours after dosing so the bacteria have a chance to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e125 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~25 routine doses for a 50 gal tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and mid-size planted tanks, or testing the product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~50 routine doses for a 50 gal tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger displays, multi-tank rooms, and long-term value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBrightwell Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFlorin (freshwater) bacterial supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBreaks down organics, reduces substrate sludge, improves clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (planted and community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, including Neocaridina and Caridina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTwice per week, or daily for new tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-water-conditioner\"\u003eAquaforest Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — detoxify tap water before your weekly change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e — nature's nutrient export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eAll freshwater additives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eAll freshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it crash my cycle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. FlorinBacter Clean adds heterotrophic bacteria that break down organic waste, working alongside the nitrifying bacteria in your biofilter. It does not displace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with shrimp and snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It contains no copper, no antibiotics, and no other ingredients that harm freshwater inverts. Safe for Neocaridina, Caridina, mystery snail alternatives (nerite, ramshorn), and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it clear cloudy water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps with bacterial bloom clarity over a few doses and steadily reduces the organic load that causes haze in the first place. For instant clarity, pair with mechanical filter media; for long-term clarity, let the bacteria do their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overdose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is hard to overdose this product because the bacteria self-limit to available food. The biggest risk of heavy dosing is a temporary oxygen dip, so add an airstone if you go above label rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the freshwater (Florin) line. Use Brightwell MicroBacter Clean for reef and saltwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"125 ml","offer_id":48297849749723,"sku":"FNBCL125","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":48297849782491,"sku":"01306","price":13.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_9a964070-575e-475e-9a33-9740b10bb34b.png?v=1771947078","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-florinbacter-clean-bacteria-planted-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}