The Use of Probiotics in Aquaculture

[twentyleagues]

From what I read, it looks like RD is not doing that with bioclean. That’s what I used to do with ridx.

Yes I meant the ridx. I've not used the bioclean.

 

[FIU Panther]

Picked up of tub of Bio-Clean to replace the Rid-X as it should be cleaner by not having the bran coating.

I never thought about this before, but do you guys keep the tub in the freezer or anywhere special or is the product stable being in the tub in a stand at room temp?

 

[Cardeater]

Picked up of tub of Bio-Clean to replace the Rid-X as it should be cleaner by not having the bran coating.

I never thought about this before, but do you guys keep the tub in the freezer or anywhere special or is the product stable being in the tub in a stand at room temp?

I keep it at room temperature. I'd be afraid of putting it in freezer and possibly killing the bacteria

 

[Hendre]

Given that the bacteria would be in spore form I assume it would be inconsequential to freeze it, but room temp is probably safer. Dormant bacteria are tough buggers.

 

[Rocksor]

I would just keep it at room temperature (as tge manufacturer does) It won’t activate until mixed with room water

 

[FIU Panther]

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for.

 

[SuperNinja]

when using bioclean what is the best way to dose? I have a 300 gallon freshwater with a trickle filter sump. Would it be best to pour some of the mixture into the tank, overflows and over sump drip tray?

 

[Matteus]

when using bioclean what is the best way to dose? I have a 300 gallon freshwater with a trickle filter sump. Would it be best to pour some of the mixture into the tank, overflows and over sump drip tray?

All of the above. If there is a chunky mess pour that in a place that it will get caught like in the filter floss etc.

 

[Ulu]

I don't know what will happen if I put Bio-clean in my brackish system. It seems the bacteria could die off quickly in the salt.

But that's the system where I'd most like to change less water, filters, etc.

Is this being done anywhere?

 

[duanes]

I don't know what will happen if I put Bio-clean in my brackish system. It seems the bacteria could die off quickly in the salt.

But that's the system where I'd most like to change less water, filters, etc.

Is this being done anywhere?

Are you using a protein skimmer on the brackish system?
This could help cut down on water changes, by perhaps 50% if the skimmer is strong enough.