Active Bio Mix: Liquid Filter Starter & Maintenance

Bio Mix Filter Starter: Rapid Filter Establishment

Ensuring a healthy biological filter is the single most critical factor in koi keeping. Bio Mix Filter Starter delivers a potent, concentrated liquid dose of the necessary nitrifying bacteria straight to your filter media. This allows new pond filters to establish safe nitrification cycles faster, minimizing the dangerous “new tank syndrome” spikes of ammonia and nitrite.

For established ponds, Active Bio Mix is an essential weekly or post-water-change additive. It replenishes beneficial bacteria lost during backwashing, heavy rain, or medication use, keeping your pond’s ecosystem robust and resilient against toxic buildup.

Key Benefits & Use Cases

Essential Biological Support

• Rapid Start-Up: Significantly speeds up the colonization of biological media in new pond filters and quarantine tanks.
• Essential for Quarantine: Crucial for cycling and maintaining water quality in temporary quarantine tanks.
• Ammonia/Nitrite Reduction: Provides the living bacteria needed to efficiently convert highly toxic ammonia and nitrite into harmless nitrate.
• Maintenance Dose: Boosts existing filters after cleaning, water changes, or chemical treatments.
• Sludge Digestion: Helps break down fine organic particulates and reduce overall sludge accumulation.

Application Guide

Bio Mix Filter Starter works best when added near the filter return or directly into the biological section of your filter to ensure maximum colonization. Always switch off your UV sterilizer for 24 hours after application to allow the bacteria to settle and multiply.