The Bacter AE is designed for shrimp and shrimplets. It can also be considered as rearing food, similar to the Biozyme and Polytase. Mainly it is to promote bacteria in the biofilm. An additional feeding does not have to be, but we would recommend it in combination with powder food. I would like to explain that. We offer three powder food products: In addition, you should provide sufficient aeration in the tank. It’ll aid in nitrifying the bacteria while applying Bacter AE. How To Dose Bacter AE In Your Shrimp Tank? We are not trying to prove which one of us is wrong. We share thoughts and opinions based on our experience. I really like this because we are learning. Everybody has a valid point except if you do something stupid like my example above. As I have mentioned (and you too as well), this product is hit or miss - if it works, you continue using it; if it does not, you go away. I do am curious on this product as well. But running experiments in a product is a very sensitive matter. Well, GlasGarten can sue you for learning and handing out information about their proprietary product. Of course, you can sue them if you prove that all or at least one of their claims is wrong.

However, a lot of shrimp keepers find that the official instructions to be too much as some have reported issues in the past about Bacter AE causing issues and even killing shrimps. From my experience, the glasgarten bacter ae is one of the best and safest way to increase your shrimp tank’s biofilm development. You can tell the difference by the amount of biofilm being built on the plants and the filter area, after a period of time. Best of all, it serves as a good food source for the shrimps.The amount to dose is currently up in the air, so far experience has taught us to ignore the manufacturers instructions (which is already a bad sign) and place a dose that is as small as possible into the tank which already adds a mild degree of difficulty to using it as the instructions are not clear and is up to trial and error for the new user. As you can see the functions of all ingredients, none of them cause any harm to the shrimp. So, Bacter AE is safe for your shrimp. However, the perfect dosage of Bacter AE plays the crucial role of safety for shrimp. Official Dosage Recommendation For Bacter AE For those of you that are unsure of the differences, I thought the below might help shed some light on these products. Because biofilm can grow on all surface area in your aquarium, the Bacter AE should be able to eventually cover the entire tank. This is especially helpful for baby shrimps as they don’t move around too much when they are born. Not to mention that they won’t have to compete with bigger shrimps for food. The prime role of Bacter AE is to encourage the growth of microorganisms and biofilm. So, a little powder of Bacter AE can start the bacterial colony in your shrimp tank.

If you want to find out the risks of Bacter AE, you should know details about the components of this supplement. The ingredients of Bacter AE can tell you whether it can pose a threat to your shrimp.

What Is Bacter AE Made Of?

Clear ingredients label: If you never bought any biofilm booster before, you might not know that many Asian brands do not disclose their ingredients. This makes it hard to know what type of product are you buying. Bacter Ae is one of those that does. Trichlorfon/Dylox is useful for treatment of: Hydra, Lernia (Anchor Worms), Parasitic Copepods, Monodigenetic and Digenetic Flukes, Fish Lice (Argulus), Leeches.

Easy to use: There is no complicated steps or preparation needed. Just dissolve the necessary amount and pour that into the fish tank. Or do all these products do the same / similar actions at the end of the day? Or yogurt? Maybe I'll try that!!.. LOL Oh, and it doesn't have live organisms. It's dormant, and only becomes live in tank water after a few days. If anything, the beneficial bacteria is the same as the stuff you'd find in yogurt. It works as an energy source for shrimp. Like other ingredients, amylase also plays a significant role in the digestion system of shrimp. 4. Xylanase Although the ideal scenario is create a 100% natural ecosystem, we do need certain help from time to time, especially when you are new to shrimp breeding.Bacter AE Micro Powder adds important microorganisms, amino acids and enzymes to your aquarium. It enhancing water quality and improving the development of biofilms, which are essential for shrimp. The biofilms thus created provide them with a valuable staple food rich in beneficial proteins, especially improving the survival rate of young shrimplets. In addition, live probiotic bacteria improve the nutrient uptake of the shrimp and influence their digestive processes in a positive way. Not only does Bacter AE contribute to a healthier aquarium, but it also stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria colonies. These colonies aid in the conversion of harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate, creating a stable and safe environment for your aquatic friends. With Bacter AE, you can maintain a healthy biological filtration system and provide a thriving habitat for your beloved inhabitants. The experienced owners remarked that you need not follow the official instructions. Maintaining the official instructions may kill your shrimp too. I’ll share the recommended dosage of Bacter AE by experienced shrimp owners. Bacter AE Micro Powder adds important microorganisms, amino acids and enzymes to your aquarium. It enhancing water quality and improving the development of biofilms, which are essential for shrimp. The created biofilms provide shrimp with a valuable staple food rich in beneficial proteins, especially improving the survival rate of young shrimplets. In addition, live probiotic bacteria improve the nutrient uptake of shrimp and influence their digestive processes in a positive way. Take the quantity that you want to feed and put it on the water. The particles of powder will spread throughout your aquarium and they will eventually fall everywhere. Do not worry if you see the powder on the top of the water, it will fall eventually.

You can also use the following calculations, which is based on gallons, to dose Bacter AE after the first week:

Overall

Trusted Product: used at Alpha Pro Breeders Shrimp Breeding Facility, as well as all of the Shrimp Holding Tanks at Aquatic Arts. This enzyme improves shrimp health by strengthening the immune system. Besides, it improves the water quality of the shrimp tank. 5. Protease Queue the new generation products: someone asked the question wether it is possible to add an ‘artificial’ bacteria that grows fast enough not to be outstripped of biofilm faster than the shrimp can eat it? amino acids, polysaccarids, xylanase, glucanase, amylase, protease, hemicellulase, Bacillus subtilis, Pediococcus acidilactici (Lactobacillus)