Aquaristica Aqua Digest - Heterotrophic Bacteria for Crystal Clear Water
Dehydrated heterotrophic bacteria fixed on an organic substrate for the elimination of organic waste, sometimes visible as an oily film on the surface of the aquarium. It digests proteins, reduces pollutants, eliminates the oily film, and makes the water crystal clear and healthy.
Usage: Freshwater and marine aquariums | Efficacy: Total within 24 hours
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Technical Specifications
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Type: Dehydrated heterotrophic bacteria on organic substrate
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Function: Elimination of organic waste and oily film
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Compatibility: Freshwater and marine aquariums
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Substrate: Special organic substrate that retains bacteria
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Packaging: Slow release
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Efficacy: Total within 24 hours
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Brand: Aquaristica
Package Contents
- Aquaristica Aqua Digest - heterotrophic bacteria on organic substrate
Advantages
- Heterotrophic bacteria to break down organic compounds
- Digests proteins
- Reduces pollutants
- Eliminates oily film on the surface
- Makes water crystal clear and healthy
- Specialized purifying bacteria
- Organic substrate that retains bacteria
- Slow-release packaging
- Bacteria have time to activate, feed, and grow
- They remain fixed to the filter material
- Do not disperse before activation
- Total efficacy within 24 hours
- Suitable for fresh and marine water
How it Works
While Bactiva, through nitrifying bacteria, breaks down nitrogen compounds (e.g., urea, nitrites, etc.), the heterotrophic bacteria in Aqua Digest complete the process by breaking down all pollutants that appear as an oily film.
The complete purification process:
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Nitrifying bacteria (Bactiva): Break down nitrogen compounds (ammonium, nitrites, nitrates)
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Heterotrophic bacteria (Aqua Digest): Break down proteins, fats, and complex organic substances
Organic Substrate Technology
The special substrate that retains Aqua Digest bacteria and the slow-release packaging offer unique advantages:
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Gradual activation: Dehydrated bacteria have time to activate properly
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Nutrition: Bacteria can feed and grow on the substrate
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Fixation: They remain fixed to the filter material instead of dispersing
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Efficacy: Ensures optimal and lasting colonization
Difference between Nitrifying and Heterotrophic Bacteria
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Nitrifying bacteria: Convert ammonium → nitrites → nitrates (nitrogen cycle)
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Heterotrophic bacteria: Digest proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and complex organic substances
Both are essential for a healthy aquarium: nitrifying bacteria manage toxic nitrogen compounds, while heterotrophic bacteria eliminate organic waste and the oily film.
Recommended Uses
- Elimination of oily film on the surface
- Cloudy or hazy water
- Accumulation of organic substances
- After overfeeding
- In densely populated aquariums
- Regular maintenance for crystal clear water
- In combination with Bactiva for complete purification
- Freshwater and marine aquariums
Instructions for Use
- Insert into the filter according to the indicated dosage
- The organic substrate attaches to the filter material
- Bacteria activate gradually thanks to slow release
- Total efficacy within 24 hours
- For optimal results, use in combination with Bactiva
Important Notes
- Dehydrated heterotrophic bacteria on organic substrate
- Slow-release packaging for optimal activation
- Total efficacy within 24 hours
- Complementary to Bactiva for complete purification
- Suitable for both fresh and marine water
- Eliminates visible oily film on the surface
- Store according to instructions
💡 Expert Tip: Aquaristica Aqua Digest is the perfect complement to Bactiva! While Bactiva manages the nitrogen cycle (ammonium, nitrites, nitrates), Aqua Digest takes care of everything else: proteins, fats, and organic substances that form that annoying oily film on the water's surface. The slow-release organic substrate technology is brilliant: dehydrated bacteria activate gradually, feed, and grow while remaining fixed to the filter material instead of dispersing uselessly. Result: crystal clear water within 24 hours! Use Aqua Digest if you notice an oily film, hazy water, or after overfeeding. For a perfectly balanced aquarium, use both: Bactiva for the nitrogen cycle and Aqua Digest for crystal clear water. Works in both fresh and marine water!
