The Use of Probiotics in Aquaculture

[Skurj]

Oh I will deal with the cyano, I just thought it would be a good test to see if the bactri pond had any effect. Just one of 6 tanks suffers from it. I had also read in previous posts in this thread about drastic (and quick) improvements in water clarity and such, so I expected to be able to see some difference.

 

[Heifzilla]

I just added some Earthworm Septic to my tanks tonight. Will update in a couple of weeks. Thanks for posting this.

 

[Jonny5isalivetm]

Greetings all

Read the whole thread and sounds good!

I am in the UK and was enquiring about some products available over here..

Firstly, Bio Boost. I emailed enquiring information and was greeted by the very friendly David Ross, He explained :-


Thanks for getting in touch.


I can assure you that the product is 100% organic and biodegradable - so no need to worry on that count.

I must admit I have not come across this use of pro-biotics in aquaculture; however, judging by the information in that thread I would suggest our product would be suitable for such an application. It contains seven strains of bacillus bacteria.



If you were to use a tablet in your aquarium, I wouldn't get too hung up about the quantity you need (except from a cost point of view). Any bacillus spores that cannot find a food source (waste) will soon die off, meaning that the tank will quickly establish an equilibrium. There's no danger from over-dosing.

He also mentioned 1 tablet is approx able to 25000 litres of water!

This Product is available @ amazon uk for around £ 20

Secondly, Septic System Treatment by a company called Instant Power. (Scotch Corporation)

Again I sent emails and happy to report again it is non toxic, 100% organic and biodegradable, thanks to Larry.

This is the product I decided to order because well money talks and it was only £10 again available @ amazon uk.

Would anybody know if this stuff is the same as Rid-X ?

Larry informed me it contains the following Bacteria...

[FONT=&quot]lipase, protease, cellulase, alpha amylase

But also on the tub it states it contains urea?! thats urine I believe..

Opinions whether this product is safe or should I order option 1 ?[/FONT]

 

[RD.]

Personally I would have gone with option 1, I would not be adding urea to my tanks. Perhaps contact the manufacturer again and ask him about the urea statement on the container. It should be breaking down urea, not adding it to the system.

 

[Jonny5isalivetm]

Thanks RD I will ask and find out yea I thought the same after reading.. I was liek WTF

Small woopsy with option 1...

One tablet will on average maintain one 2,500 litre septic tank system for one month

 

[RD.]

I don't see the issue. One tablet treats 2,500 liters, which = 660 US gallons. So half a tab treats 330, a 1/4 tab 165 gallons, 1/8 tab 82.5 gallons, etc-etc.

You can also use a mortar & pestle to crush the tab and weigh everything out in grams if need be.

 

[Jonny5isalivetm]

The issue was I stated that one tab equalled 25,000 litres when the fact is one tab treats 2,500 litres, so I had to correct myself ^_^

Larry got back to me regards the "Septic System Treatment" appearantly contains less than 1% Urea. I have given a first trial run and no problems detected..

Also while browsing recently came across this

eco-bio block https://www.onedersave.com/ prolly a lot of hot air and I do not intend to stop doing water changes but I am a tad intrigued by it and I got it for okay price.

 

[lilu]

Hi Everyone,

i have found this thread fascinating and the Septobac could the answer to my problems of organic waste buildup in my canister filter and sump. I found Septobac at Canadian Tire, but the packaging is slightly different - it says Septobac Drainout. The packages of product look the same as the pictures posted earlier in this thread except they are made in the US. The one thing that worried me and led me to think this may not be the same product mentioned here is that on the side of the box it says "Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do no ingest. Do not mix with any other product or chemical". I would be grateful if someone who has used this product before could look at the pictures I've posted and below to see if it is the right one?

Thank you!

 

[RD.]

It looks like the exact same product, with just a slightly new twist to the packaging. As far as "Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do no ingest." from their FAQ: http://www.septobac.com/faq.php

6.What if my child or pet swallows SeptoBac septic tank treatment or SeptoBac 2in1?

Although both products are considered non-toxic, large amounts may cause gastro-intestinal upset and stomach pain.

And this: http://www.septobac.com/greener_world.php

Which explains the same EcoLogo displayed on your package, as the older packages that I have safely used in my fish tanks.

SEPTOBAC PRODUCTS STRIVE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

SeptoBac products bearing the EcoLogo certification meet stringent environmental criteria and can be trusted as environmentally responsible. They are biodegradable, non-toxic, not harmful to humans or the environment and are efficacious; in other words, they really work!

Summit Brands Sustainability Commitment

Summit Brands is committed to promoting wellness and nutrition, supporting our communities and protecting our planet in a manner consistent with our core values. Our product design and packaging teams are dedicated to minimizing the impact of our products on the eco-system. In our facilities throughout the world, we have made real progress and we continue to reach out and seek new ways to improve every day.

SeptoBac ingredients are organic and its packaging is recyclable and readily biodegradable. SeptoBac 8 and 4 pouches are manufactured and packaged in Canada which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through lower fuel costs and shorter distances to reach store shelves.



ECOLOGO CERTIFIED

What does this mean?

The EcoLogo program compares products/services with others in the same category, develops rigorous and scientifically relevant criteria that reflect the entire lifecycle of the product, and awards the EcoLogo to those that are verified by an independent third party as complying with the criteria.

Founded in 1988 by the Government of Canada but now recognized worldwide, EcoLogo is North America’s largest, most respected environmental standard and certification mark. EcoLogo provides customers – public, corporate and consumer – with assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership. EcoLogo certifies environmental leaders in over 120 product and service categories, helping customers find and trust the world’s most sustainable products.

EcoLogo certification is important for SeptoBac since it supports Summit Brands overall effort to improve sustainability and protect the environment.

or more information on the EcoLogo program, visit www.ecologo.org.

 

[lilu]

Thank you very much!