{"product_id":"prodibio-bioptim-reef-saltwater","title":"Prodibio Bioptim Reef – Nutrients for Beneficial Bacteria | Saltwater Aquarium (1 mL Vials)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProdibio Bioptim Reef\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prebiotic supplement that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your \u003cstrong\u003esaltwater and reef aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supplies the trace elements, amino acids, enzymes and natural vitamins bacteria need to multiply — so your biological filtration works harder at breaking down waste and removing nitrates and phosphates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use Bioptim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts beneficial bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e — accelerates the growth of the bacteria that keep your water clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps lower nitrates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e — the nutrients that fuel nuisance algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent algae outbreaks\u003c\/strong\u003e — including hair algae and cyanobacteria (red slime).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster waste breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces organic load and biological oxygen demand for clearer water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with any bacteria product\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal with Prodibio BioDigest, and compatible with other nitrifying bacteria on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-dose glass vials\u003c\/strong\u003e — no measuring, no mess: one vial, one dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace elements (including iron, sulfur, cobalt, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, molybdenum and potassium), amino acids, natural enzymes and vitamins — the micro-nutrients beneficial bacteria need but rarely find in a clean reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 200 L (50 gal):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 vial every 15 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e201 – 400 L (51 – 105 gal):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 vials every 15 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an extra dose after a large water change, after adding new livestock, or after a medication treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one aquarium up to 200 L at one vial every 15 days:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 vials\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 6 months of treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 vials\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 15 months of treatment, and the lowest cost per vial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the vial well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap open one tip using the cap supplied, turn the vial over just above the water, then snap the other tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a high-flow area of the aquarium or sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, dose on the same day as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodibio-biodigest-live-bacteria\"\u003eProdibio BioDigest\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest results: pair with Prodibio BioDigest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioDigest adds the live bacteria; Bioptim feeds them. Used together every 15 days, they give the strongest biological filtration and nutrient reduction. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodibio-biodigest-live-bacteria\"\u003eShop Prodibio BioDigest →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bioptim a bacteria product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Bioptim is food for bacteria. It feeds the beneficial bacteria already in your tank (or added with BioDigest) so they multiply faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with other brands of bacteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It works with all commonly available nitrifying bacteria products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a pack last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a tank up to 200 L: 12 vials ≈ 6 months, 30 vials ≈ 15 months. Larger tanks use 2 vials per dose, so a pack lasts half as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Prodibio product, shipped from Astra Aquatics, Chennai.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prodibio","offers":[{"title":"12 vials","offer_id":67582272012604,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 vials","offer_id":67582272045372,"sku":null,"price":4775.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9313\/7769\/files\/prodibio-bioptim-30-ampul.webp?v=1790490080","url":"https:\/\/indianaquarium.com\/products\/prodibio-bioptim-reef-saltwater","provider":"indianaquarium.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}