Microbe-Lift Niteout II Nitrifying Bacteria 16 oz. (MPN NITE16)

Microbe-Lift Nite Out II is a specially formulated product designed to reduce ammonia and nitrite in pond waters that contain marine life. It contains a highly-specialized microbial consortium of nitrifying cultures that work to eliminate ammonia through the natural biological process of nitrification. By establishing, promoting, and stabilizing nitrification, the cultures effectively eliminate the toxic effects of ammonia in the pond. The liquid nitrifying bacteria in Microbe-Lift Nite Out II contains select strains of Nitrosomonas, Nitrospira, and Nitrobacter. These strains work together to convert ammonia to nitrite, and then nitrite to nitrate. The product is composed of select microorganisms that are autotrophic, meaning they can use carbon dioxide as their sole source of carbon. These microorganisms have slower growth rates and require specific conditions for optimum growth, with typical cell division rates ranging from 8 to 16 hours. Additionally, they are highly sensitive to oxygen levels and require high dissolved oxygen levels (greater than 2 mg/L) for maximum growth rates. Nitrite, though less toxic than ammonia, is still harmful to fish. It is produced by beneficial bacteria in the pond through the oxidation of waste ammonia excreted by fish. Microbe-Lift Nite Out II helps to prevent the accumulation of nitrite, ensuring the health of the fish. The product also has additional benefits, such as initiating and promoting nitrification, providing stable cold weather nitrification, and being safe for use around plants and animals. Please note that Microbe-Lift Nite Out II cannot be shipped when temperatures are freezing.