{"product_id":"polyplab-genesis-bacterial-blend-50ml-live-reef-bacteria","title":"PolypLab Genesis Bacterial Blend 50mL | Live Reef Bacteria Concentrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyplab Genesis Bacterial Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 50 mL concentrated bottle of dormant marine bacteria — over \u003cstrong\u003e80 billion cells\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered to cycle new reef tanks, supercharge biofilm formation, and provide a rich planktonic food source for corals, zooplankton, and filter feeders. A few drops a day is all most reef systems need to keep the biological filter humming. Pairs perfectly with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyplab-genesis-rock-booster-set-bacteria-ceramic-bio-media-reef\"\u003ePolypLab Genesis Rock Booster Set\u003c\/a\u003e, and stocks alongside our other reef-care products in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eAdditives \u0026amp; Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Bacteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom multi-strain blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered with a Canadian biotech firm to combine nitrifying, denitrifying, and biofilm-forming bacteria in one bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 billion cells per mL\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most concentrated reef bacteria products on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormant on the shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e — bacteria activate when added to your aquarium, so you get a long shelf life and full potency in every drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral \u0026amp; filter-feeder food\u003c\/strong\u003e — in their planktonic state these bacteria become a highly nutritious food source for SPS, LPS, soft corals, and zooplankton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle a new tank, faster\u003c\/strong\u003e — ramps up biological filtration during cycling so you can move livestock in sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — will not harm fish, corals, or invertebrates when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished reef system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 drop per 5 gallons of total system water volume, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycling a new system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 drops per 20 gallons daily for the first two weeks, then taper to the established maintenance dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing with Genesis Rock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the ceramic blocks in a container of saltwater dosed with Genesis bacteria for 12+ hours before placing them in your sump or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add directly to a high-flow area of the sump or display so bacteria mix evenly across the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePolypLab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenesis Bacterial Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e50 mL dropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e80+ billion bacterial cells per mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacterial Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCustom planktonic multi-strain blend, dormant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater \u0026amp; reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 drop \/ 5 gallons daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycling Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4 drops \/ 20 gallons daily for 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYes — safe for fish, corals, and invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyplab-genesis-rock-booster-set-bacteria-ceramic-bio-media-reef\"\u003ePolypLab Genesis Rock Booster Set\u003c\/a\u003e — ceramic bio-media blocks designed to be seeded with this exact bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-microbacter7-250ml\"\u003eBrightwell MicroBacter7\u003c\/a\u003e — complementary nitrifying bacteria for ongoing biofilter support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater Test Kits\u003c\/a\u003e — track ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate as the bacteria establish in your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e — nail your salinity before adding bacteria during cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — browse the rest of our reef essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Genesis to cycle a brand-new saltwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Dose 4 drops per 20 gallons daily for the first two weeks while monitoring ammonia and nitrite. Once parameters are stable, transition to the maintenance dose of 1 drop per 5 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my corals eat the bacteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany do. In their planktonic state these dormant bacteria are an excellent food source for SPS, LPS, soft corals, and other filter feeders — one reason reefkeepers dose bacterial blends even on fully-cycled tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to refrigerate the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The bacteria are dormant and shelf-stable at room temperature. Keep the bottle out of direct sunlight and tightly capped between doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a 50 mL bottle last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn a 50-gallon reef at the maintenance dose (10 drops\/day ≈ 0.5 mL), a 50 mL bottle lasts roughly 100 days. Larger systems and cycling tanks consume the bottle faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with fish, inverts, and corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Genesis is fully reef-safe at recommended doses. 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