{"product_id":"aquaforest-life-bio-fil","title":"Life Bio Fil — Biological Media with Nitrifying Bacteria 1000 ml and 5000 ml - Aquaforest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquaforest Life Bio Fil — biological media with nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Bio Fil\u003c\/strong\u003e is Aquaforest's pre-seeded biological media, ready to instantly start nitrification in a new or established reef aquarium. Unlike classic biological media that need weeks of colonization before working, Life Bio Fil ships already carrying selected bacterial strains — nitrification is operational from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two formats: 1,000 ml (1,200 ml useful per manufacturer spec), treating about 400 L of aquarium volume per official dosage, and 5,000 ml for large tanks. The media drops directly into the sump in a high-flow area, no dedicated reactor needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Bio Fil's biological role\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e — nitrification operational from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaster maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tank is usable more quickly after startup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable colonization support\u003c\/strong\u003e — bacteria multiply on the media's porous surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive rock complement\u003c\/strong\u003e — accelerates bacterial population without depending on rock alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 ml of Life Bio Fil for 400 L of aquarium volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the sump, in a high-flow zone for optimal bacterial irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse before installing\u003c\/strong\u003e — with tank water to flush fines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal:\u003c\/strong\u003e replace 10-20 % of the media every 6 weeks to preserve bacterial population vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e combines with Bio S (liquid bacteria) without antagonism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquaforest (Poland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 ml (treats about 400 L) and 5,000 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-seeded biological media with nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine and reef aquariums, fast startup, post-water-change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Bio Fil is another great product from Aquaforest. For cycling your aquariums, for starting up, it's one of the best things I've ever found that actually works. It's a small media — little rocks that come moist in a bag. And it's already full of bacteria, it works really well. Try it to start an aquarium, often with no \u003cem\u003eugly phase\u003c\/em\u003e — it's truly wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Bio Fil 5,000 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the large format for big tanks or multi-tank setups (also sold on this page via the Format option).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-bio-s\"\u003eBio S 10 ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the liquid bacterial load paired at startup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-bio-sable-7-5kg\"\u003eBio Sable 7.5 kg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the live sand that pairs with Life Bio Fil for biological maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Life Bio Fil let me add fish in the first week?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — even with Life Bio Fil, growing a bacterial biomass big enough to support a full nutrient load takes 1-2 weeks. First inhabitants (few, hardy) can be added gradually after NH3 and NO2 stay below detection threshold for several consecutive days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I replace 100 % of the media after 6 weeks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Aquaforest recommends replacing 10-20 % at a time, every 6 weeks. That gradually refreshes the bacterial stock without breaking tank biological balance. A full simultaneous swap would trigger a mini-cycle crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Life Bio Fil keep in sealed packaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — sterile packaging holds the bacteria for several months at room temperature. Once opened and installed in the tank, the media is active immediately. Prolonged storage in an opened pack progressively drains bacterial vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aquaforest","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml","offer_id":38010903232683,"sku":"AF5155","price":26.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 ml","offer_id":47580604301483,"sku":"AF5179","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/Life-Bio-Fil-mockup_1-kg.jpg?v=1647030265","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/aquaforest-life-bio-fil","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}