MICROBE-LIFT GSC16 Professional Gravel & Substrate Cleaner for Freshwater and Saltwater Tanks, 16 Ounces
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Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate cleaner is a natural and microbial based product that works quickly to eliminate sludge and muck from substrate in freshwater and marine tanks. It also clarifies water by removing large particles of waste matter from aquarium bottoms, which in turn reduces the concentration of organic materials available to feed the naturally occurring bacteria that decompose organic matter. Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums and Fish Tanks Safe for Freshwater and Saltwater is formulated with all naturally occurring components. It contains no harsh chemicals, bleach, or caustic compounds. Eliminate suspension problems caused by incomplete waste fragmentation, while using a more eco-friendly product that will not harm your biological filter flora or fauna. This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish but may not be used with fish intended for human consumption.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number : gsc16
Date First Available : April 3, 2008
Manufacturer : Ecological Laboratories Inc
ASIN : B00176AWNQ
Best Sellers Rank: #30,129 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #68 in Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
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QUICKLY CLEAN YOUR AQUARIUM: Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner creates a healthy aquatic environment by speeding the biological breakdown of slow to degrade organic waste matter from aquarium bottoms that may become toxic to marine life
HOW IT WORKS: Gravel and Substrate Cleaner is organic and microbial-based; it biologically degrades bottom organic sludge and muck with minimal disturbance, reducing or eliminating harmful gaseous compounds, and clarifying the water
REDUCES FISH STRESS: Sludge and muck can be eliminated without disrupting your fish’s living environment, providing a gentle clean and stress-free tank
SAFE TO USE: Organic and microbial based. Natural & Non-Caustic. An organic, non-caustic formula that offers a gentle cleaning solution.
TOTAL SOLUTIONS: Gravel and Substrate Cleaner is recommended for use with all Microbe and enzyme products to create a healthy ecosphere for the fish, coral, and plants in your freshwater or saltwater home aquarium
Customers say
Customers find the gravel cleaner effective at keeping tanks clean and appreciate its value for money. However, the water clarity receives mixed feedback – while some report crystal clear water, others mention it darkening their tanks. Additionally, the product receives negative feedback for its smell.
13 reviews for MICROBE-LIFT GSC16 Professional Gravel & Substrate Cleaner for Freshwater and Saltwater Tanks, 16 Ounces
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Original price was: $22.99.$15.91Current price is: $15.91.
Nathan Cortes –
It works
Fast and effective, my fish perked up right away.
JIMMYB from the OC –
A Must Have For Your Aquarium!
I had purchased this recently as previously I was using W.O.W. from Petsolutions and that product has been dis-continued. I wish I knew about this before. Microbe-lift gravel cleaner works great. As other reviewers have stated, when you first put this in your tank, it looks like ink and will turn your water very dark. This lasted for 4 days the first time I used it and then it cleared up quicker the second time and only lasts for 3 days. What a change though. This cleaned my substrate and it is very clear now and the water looks crystal clear. I have a 46 gallon tank but I do have great filtration with two Rena Canister XP filters. I would say the better your filtration, the faster the water will clear but this stuff does work. If you have a dirty tank or substrate, I would highly recommend Microbe-lift Gravel Cleaner. If you have that problem, just have some patience and this will work. A must buy for Aquarium maintenance.
Jeff –
Cleaned up Up my tank when it was cloudy.
Fast Easy shipping – worked first time I used it. Makes tank a little murky at first but then bammm cleans it right up. Filters do the rest.
Gabbyann –
IT WORKS GREAT!
I have a 65 gal, 2 – 45 gals, a 20 gal, and my cats 3 gallon Betta tank, all freshwater. I must do most things right as I have 2 – 21 year old Amored Catfish (Bonnie & Clyde), and my Coy Angel fish on average are up to 9 yrs old. I began having a few different issues and the brand I’ve used for years stopped working. Out of the blue, I decided to a new brand, reading the information for the Microbe-Lift, I decided to try this brand. ALL 3 work great! I’m so impressed and I have much more time to enjoy my fish because the weekly maintenance doses keep all of my tanks crystal clear. I’m very happy to recommend the Microbe-Lift brand to EVERYONE that has any size and type of aquarium. I can always tell when all of my fish are happy because the Catfish, who are basically nocturnal, swim all over the tank during the day. I will continue to use Microbe-Lift as long as I have a running aquarium. Do yourself a big favor and get this brand!ð
K. A. Miller –
Works well
Works well for my 29 G tank ,I have a planted coal slag tank and this keeps my the algae down and the water clean
Schwebs –
Dissatisfied
This product is absolutely terrible and darkened my entire tank, including my plants
Works2much –
This stuff works great!
Itâs dark colored so your water will turn brownish when you put this in the tank, but it clears quickly. After using this for a while I can say that my water has never been so clear and my artificial plants have never been so clean. Extremely pleased and I only use the lower recommended dose on the bottle every two weeks.
Amazon Customer –
Wait…what???
Haven’t used yet but my fiance and I were reading instructions and this instruction broke our brains.
J.J –
It took about 6 days but this stuff really works. I wish I took a before picture because the results were remarkable. Not just the substrate but it also cleaned all the decorations
Matthew –
Bit annoyed it arrived with broken measuring cup
Jennifer Barrett –
I thought it would work better
N. M. –
Hallo, an alle auch leidtragenden Aquarianer, ich kann dieses Produkt zu 100 % weiterempfehlen.Ich habe es 2 mal, im Abstand wie angegeben, abzüglich 10% von der angegebenen Dosierung in mein Meerwasserbecken kurz bevor das Licht ausgeschalten hat, in das Filterbecken gegeben.Wie schon öfter in den Rezensionen beschrieben wird das Wasser sehr braun und Trübe.Bei mir haben sich die Gorgonien zusammengezogen.Das Wasser klärte sich bis zum nächsten Morgen wieder vollständig auf normal.Meine Gorgonien machten einen Tag später wieder vollständig auf.Im Eisweissabschäumer war beim ersten mal am nächsten Morgen eine völlig schwarze Brühe dirn.Zum Thema Sand, er wird nicht ganz weiss, aber denke so ca. 60 % heller !Mich hat das Produkt überzeugt !!!
Peter –
Preis günstig. Ideal für Pflanzenaquarien die dicht bepflanzt sind. Substrate Cleaner sollte mit Microbe-Lift Phosphat Remover verwendet werden da dar Phosphatwert ansteigt