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Safely Raises pH Levels

When used as directed:

Safely raises pH levels
Is not harmful to aquatic life and plants
May cause some brief cloudiness depending on water quality

Combines:

Two pH adjusters for buffered effectiveness
Three electrolytes to help maintain osmotic balance
One slime coat ingredient for skin protection and stress reduction

Note: With all pH adjusting products, the alkalinity level (water hardness) should be adjusted to a normal range (100-200 ppm) before any effective and stable pH adjustment can be made. Make recommended application in several steps to avoid over-adjustment and pH bounce.

Available Sizes

4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (PHINF04)
8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (PHINF08)
16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (PHINF16)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (PHINFG1)

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children
Follow directions carefully
Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact happens, flush area thoroughly with cold water

This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish but may not be used with fish intended for human consumption.

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pH Increase Saltwater

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Safely Raises pH Levels

When used as directed:

Safely raises pH levels
Is not harmful to aquatic life and plants
May cause some brief cloudiness depending on water quality

Combines:

Two pH adjusters for buffered effectiveness
Three electrolytes to help maintain osmotic balance
One slime coat ingredient for skin protection and stress reduction

Note: With all pH adjusting products, the alkalinity level (water hardness) should be adjusted to a normal range (100-200 ppm) before any effective and stable pH adjustment can be made. Make recommended application in several steps to avoid over-adjustment and pH bounce.

Available Sizes

4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (PHINF04)
8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (PHINF08)
16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (PHINF16)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (PHINFG1)

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children
Follow directions carefully
Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact happens, flush area thoroughly with cold water

This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish but may not be used with fish intended for human consumption.

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Vitamins & Amino Acids Saltwater

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MICROBE-LIFT/Vitamins & Amino Acids is a blend of the essential micronutrients and minerals required by many saltwater fish but which may not be present in all water sources or may be removed in some aquarium filtration systems.

Ingredients

Vitamins: Vitamin A (Acetate), Inositol (B), Thiamine (B-1), Riboflavin (B-2), Pyridoxine H Cl (B-6), Cyanocobalamin (B-12), Ascorbic Acid Sodium Salt (C-L), Vitamin E (Acetate), Biotin (H), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite (K-3), Niacin (B-3).
Amino Acids: Alanine, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Citrulline, Cystine, Dihydroxy- Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Norleucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine
with Sodium Azide
a pH buffer in deionized/ UV-Sterilized Water.

MICROBE-LIFT/Vitamins & Amino Acids will have no effect on pH, water hardness or alkalinity. Always adjust your tank water's pH separately. If you use ion exchange resins or carbon, carbon filter pads, they will remove important trace minerals. MICROBE-LIFT/Vitamins & Amino Acids contains no heavy metals, phosphates, silicates, or nitrates.

Available Sizes

4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (VAAS04) Treats up to 700 gal. (2,649 L.)
8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (VAAS08) Treats up to 1,400 gal. (5,299 L.)
16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (VAAS16) Treats up to 2,800 gal. (10,599 L.)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (VAASG1) Treats up to 22,400 gal. (84,793 L.)

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Mineral Balancer

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A blend of all of the essential minerals required by many saltwater fish but which may not be present in all water sources or may be removed in some aquarium filtration systems.

Replaces trace minerals that are removed through filtration, carbon and protein skimmers

Ecological Laboratories, Inc. has developed a complete line of both freshwater and saltwater aquarium products under the MICROBE-LIFT name. Each is a concentrated formula designed to supplement or replenish specific components necessary for a healthy aquarium environment. Trace minerals are used, as needed, by all marine fish and invertebrates. They are also lost through filtration, carbon use, ozone and protein skimmers.

Ingredients

MICROBE-LIFT/Mineral Balancer is a pH-balanced and proportionalized blending of Minerals, Vitamins/Amino Acids, Minerals/Essential Elements.

Available Sizes

4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (SWMB04) Treats up to 700 gal. (2,649 L.)
8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (SWMB08) Treats up to 1,400 gal. (5,299 L.)
16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (SWMB16) Treats up to 2,800 gal. (10,599 L.)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (SWMBG1) Treats up to 22,400 gal. (84,793 L.)

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Soy-Based Ornament & Artificial Plant Cleaner

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Specially formulated to safely clean: artificial plants, aquarium decorations, rocks and artificial coral

A natural, soy-based cleaner that combines the power and versatility of the soybean to create renewable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Soybeans have been grown for thousands of years as food for millions of people around the world and as a feed ingredient for livestock industry. But there is more to this familiar legume than just the simple bean we have come to take for granted. Leaves no toxic residue The complex structure of the soybean also provides us with the basic building blocks to design powerful yet safe cleaners like the MICROBE-LIFT/Ornament & Artificial Plant Cleaner.

Benefits

Not harmful to fish or other aquatic life
Safe for use around animals and home
Powerful and safe removal of organic debris, mineral deposits, along with scum buildup
Environmentally friendly
Biodegradeable, skin friendly and non-toxic
Safe for use around live plants
Uses renewable soybean resources
State-of-the-art cleaning product combines biodegradable resources and technology along with microemulsion technology
Safe & Non-Toxic

Available Sizes

8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (ORC08)
32 fl. oz. (946 mL.) (ORC32)

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6.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer

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Sets Freshwater at a pH of 6.5

Use for:

Tap Water
Tank Water
Change Water

Treats up to 3,629 gal. (13,735 L.)

Ingredients

Contains a proprietary blend of four sodium and potassium salts.

Use with

Angelfish
Clown
Loach
Discus
Rasboras Fish.

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children.
Follow directions carefully.
Avoid inhaling powder-dust.

Available Sizes

8.8 oz. (250 g.) (PH6.5SM) Treats up to 500 gal. (1,890 L.)
17.6 oz. (500 g.) (PH6.5MD) Treats up to 1,000 gal. (3,780 L.)

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7.0 pH Buffer Stabilizer

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Sets Freshwater at a pH of 7.0

Use for:

Tap Water
Tank Water
Change Water

Treats up to 3,629 (13,735 L.)

Ingredients

Contains a proprietary blend of four sodium and potassium salts.

Use with:

Algae eaters
Silver Dollars
most Tetras
most Loaches
Plecostomus fish.

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children.
Follow directions carefully.
Avoid inhaling powder-dust.

Available Sizes

8.8 oz. (250 g.) (PH7.0SM) Treats up to 500 gal. (1,890 L.)
17.6 oz. (500 g.) (PH7.0MD) Treats up to 1,000 gal. (3,780 L.)

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7.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer

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DOWNLOAD SDS Sets Freshwater at a pH of 7.5 Use for:

Tap Water
Tank Water
Change Water

Treats up to 3,629 gal. (13,735 L.)

Ingredients

Contains a proprietary blend of four sodium and potassium salts.

Use with:

Catfish
most Cichlids
Danios
Goldfish
Gouramis
Guppies
Platies
Rainbow Sharks
Redtail Sharks
Swordtail Fish.

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children.
Follow directions carefully.
Avoid inhaling powder-dust.

Available Sizes

8.8 oz. (250 g.) (PH7.5SM) Treats up to 500 gal. (1,890 L.)
17.6 oz. (500 g.) (PH7.5MD) Treats up to 1,000 gal. (3,780 L.)

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8.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer

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African Cichlids Sets Freshwater at a pH of 8.5

Use for:

Tap Water
Tank Water
Change Water

Treats up to 10,884 gal. (41,141 L.)

Suggestions:

Particularly for African Cichlids, make frequent partial water changes (20%- 40% every 2-3 weeks) and readjust pH as necessary.

Rift Lakes pH Readings:

Lake	ph Range	Avg. pH
Victoria	8.0-8.8	8.40
Malawi	8.5-8.6	8.55
Tanganyika*	8.9-9.1	8.86

* If desired, double the usage of the buffer per 30 gallons to achieve a slightly higher pH target for Tanganyika species.

Ingredients:

Contains a proprietary blend of four sodium and bicarbonate salts, together with essential trace elements which occur naturally in the African "Rift Lakes" Cichlid-waters of Lake Malawi, Victoria and Tanganyika.

Cautions

Keep out of the reach of children.
Follow directions carefully.
Avoid inhaling powder-dust.

Available Sizes

8.8 oz. (250 g.) (PH8.5SM) Treats up to 1,500 gal. (5,670 L.)
17.6 oz. (500 g.) (PH8.5MD) Treats up to 3,000 gal. (11,340 L.)

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KH Bio-Active Booster (Carbonate Alkalinity)

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DOWNLOAD SDS (Carbonate Alkalinity) Essential for Nitrification Use for:

Tap water
Tank water
Change water

ITEM #	SIZE	DOSAGE RATES
CABSM	8.8 oz. (250 g)	See Label
CABMD	17.6 oz. (500 g)
CABLG	35 oz. (1,000 g)

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Ammonia Remover

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This product does not contain ingredients that may harm corals

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Ammonia Remover - New and Improved Formula

Gives beneficial bacteria time to multiply and recover if the biological filter gets damaged, keeping pond fish from being stressed.

Every ounce removes 1.25 ppm of toxic ammonia per 150 gallons of pond water by forming an irreversible complex to reduce free ammonia to safe levels
May be used at startup, when making water changes, replacing lost water due to evaporation or when your pond is overstocked with too many fish
Neutralizes residual chlorine and destroys deadly chloramine
Treats ammonia burn in pond fish
Safe for use with all pond fish and aquatic life

Available Sizes

1 fl. oz. (30 mL.) (AR01) Treats up to 60 gal. (227 L.)
4 fl. oz. (118 mL.) (AR04) Treats up to 240 gal. (908 L.)
8 fl. oz. (236 mL.) (AR08) Treats up to 480 gal. (1,817 L.)
16 fl. oz. (473 mL.) (AR16) Treats up to 960 gal. (3,633 L.)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (ARG1) Treats up to 7,680 gal. (28,071 L.)

Non-toxic to humans, pets and aquatic life. This product may be used for all aquarium fish including those intended for human consumption. This is not a medication or economic poison and is not intended for use as such.