Microbe-Lift SBH04 Special Blend Aquarium and Fish Tank Cleaner for Freshwater and Saltwater, 4 Ounces
Original price was: $10.03.$8.35Current price is: $8.35.





Price: $10.03 - $8.35
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Add stability to your aquarium by keeping it clean with the help of “MicrobeLift” Special Blend. This advanced formula breaks down organic waste, so water is cleaner and clearer with reduced odors. Safe for fresh and saltwater tanks, has been carefully selected for its cleaning capabilities to protect all species living in your aquarium. It helps stabilize pH levels, reduces nitrates with its ability to autolyze ammonia, breaks down excessive proteins, aids in the reduction of ammonia & nitrates, increases carbon cycling and nutrient uptake in plants resulting in enhanced plant health. Special Blend is safe for all fish, invertebrates, and plants in fresh, brackish, and salt water. Follow the recommended dosage on the bottle to maintain a clean, clear aquarium, or can increase the dosage in heavily stocked tanks. In reef tanks, adding small treatments more frequently stimulates coral polyp extension.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2 x 2 x 5 inches; 4.8 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : SBH04
Date First Available : April 25, 2008
Manufacturer : Ecological Laboratories Inc
ASIN : B007B4XBU4
Best Sellers Rank: #20,659 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #180 in Aquarium Water Treatments
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UNIQUE BLEND: Based on the blends used to clean lakes and rivers; Special Blend is a formulated mixture that creates a stable biological system in freshwater and saltwater tanks
REDUCE MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY: Special Blend breaks down hard-to-degrade substances that create sludge and decrease water quality
FISH HEALTH BENEFITS: Special Blend aquarium conditioner creates a healthy environment for any fish; along with a natural boost to improve coloring; fish will digest more food; creating less food waste; reduced ammonia levels create cleaner water
SAFE FOR USE IN A REEF TANK: Special Blend is safe for all fish invertebrates and plants in fresh brackish and salt water; You will see better coloring and polyp extension from your corals when used regularly
WORKS GREAT IN PLANTED TANKS: In addition to its cleaning ability; Special Blend increases carbon cycles and nutrient uptake in plants resulting in better growth
Customers say
Customers find the aquarium cleaner effective, with one mentioning it reduces the need for water changes dramatically. The product receives positive feedback for its quality, particularly for aquarium and fish health. The smell receives negative feedback from multiple customers, while opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding it reasonably priced. Customers disagree on the clarity of the directions.
13 reviews for Microbe-Lift SBH04 Special Blend Aquarium and Fish Tank Cleaner for Freshwater and Saltwater, 4 Ounces
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Original price was: $10.03.$8.35Current price is: $8.35.
Vic –
Absolutely great product
This stuff is great, it stinks to high heaven, but, uh, it works incredibly good, and I would recommend it for anybody that’s doing regular maintenance on their aquarium, or is trying to set up a new aquarium. A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Just watch out for the smell. You’ve been warned lol ð
Day –
Amazing
This stuff is great! Smells horrible ! But it worked almost instantly!!
veronica Johnson –
Smells horrible
Smells horrible, but works for the tank water. Tank water last a bit longer without haven’t to keep changing the smelly water.
Jarob fetters –
Used to get rid of dinos
After many months of battling Dinos in my reef tank with other bacteria products, this coupled with a few other methods worked. SPS/Acros look great after use.
Amazon addict –
Microbe-Lift
First the smell is awful but thatâs to be expected and dissipates quickly . I use it on my plants to keep them clean along with microbes being so great for them. I also use worm castings and when adding this the water gets clear almost instantly. Iâd like to give it five stars because of effectiveness! Though the bottles lid is almost impossible to open after a few uses.
Mohammad Altaani –
Safe of use
Easy of use, safe and healthy for fish and plants, works fastReasonafafe tble price.
Maureen M. Webber –
Works great
Stinks but does did great in my reef tank!
Sandy –
Do NOT buy!! My betta DIED after using this product!!!
First off, I shouldâve probably not used it , as the odor coming from the container, smelt like poop. I did add the appropriate drops to my tank and within 4 to 6 hours my fish was in distress laying at the bottom of the tank. Sad to report that it has died since then. And my fish was fine before hand.I tried contacting the seller and no response.
JL –
Coming here to also confirm this has turned the tide on fighting dinos in my saltwater reef tank. Since dosing a few weeks ago dinos have disappeared. I’ve battled dinos since November with varying success. Simply doing a black out for 4 days, lowering lights intensity, upping temp to 82 degrees and dosing micro lift has done wonders. Corals are back to thriving, fish, snails, hermits are happy. This does not kill fish.
Placeholder –
My fish stopped dying after I added this to my pond. I am also able to rest assured that all is going to be well now, since the ecosystem of the pond is now full of beneficial bacteria.
Brad k –
Great stuff, helps deal with dinoflagellates by actively consuming the dino. And to ppl that have problems when using this special blend.. you definitely have an underlying issue going on because this bacteria will not kill your fish.
Holrei –
I like this for a boost in my aquarium start ups and have been using regularly in maintenance; I wouldn’t think of buying any other product for this purpose.
Alexandre MAYER –
If I could put 0 I would have done it.It’s a pure marketing scam. The description is for 118ml and I received 118ml so its legal. What is not fair is the look of the picture in the description (large bottle) vs what you receive (the photo I’ve shared). Its misleading a lot specially when you dont know how 118ml of this product would look like. I’ll take the next one from other companies