Tetra SafeStart - Give your aquarium filter a boost

A run-in phase of between two and four weeks is generally required when setting up a new freshwater aquarium. This period allows the filter bacteria enough time to multiply so they can perform their essential role of biological filtering of the aquarium water. Without these bacteria, high concentrations of poisonous ammonia can occur, which is a byproduct of fish protein metabolism and other decomposition processes. Additionally, nitrite, another toxic substance, is produced as an interim stage during the nitrification process, converting poisonous ammonia to nitrate.

Tetra SafeStart contains essential live, nitrifying filter bacteria, specially cultivated in Tetra's biofarm. These bacteria kick-start the nitrification process in the aquarium and have been shown to break down the poisonous substances ammonia and nitrite into harmless nitrate, or even prevent these toxic intermediate products from accumulating in the first place. Once the filter is activated, it results in healthy water conditions and a biologically active habitat.

It is advisable to use Tetra SafeStart not only when setting up a new aquarium but also after every major partial water change, each time the filter is cleaned, or after treating the tank with medication. Ideally, it should be used alongside Tetra AquaSafe, which encourages the bacteria to settle. Tetra SafeStart is available in 50 ml, 100 ml, and 250 ml containers and is suitable for use in all types of freshwater aquaria. Additionally, Tetra Marine SafeStart is available, designed specifically for use in marine aquaria.