{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-filter-start-gel","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Aqua PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel – Kick-Start Your Biological Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting up a new aquarium is exciting, but establishing a healthy biological filter is one of the most important steps before introducing fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Aqua PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a concentrated live bacteria treatment developed to help establish beneficial bacteria directly on aquarium filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike bacterial treatments added to the aquarium water, PURE+ Filter Start Gel has a specially formulated gel consistency that helps it stick to filter media, placing beneficial nitrifying bacteria where they are needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps accelerate the biological maturation of new aquarium filters and supports the conversion of harmful ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Evolution Aqua PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive beneficial bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – contains a concentrated culture of nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-acting gel formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – designed to adhere directly to filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports new aquarium 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media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablishing a new biological filtration system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can help reduce the time required for bacteria to colonise filter media, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit does not guarantee that an aquarium is immediately safe for fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways confirm that ammonia and nitrite are at safe levels before introducing livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Evolution Aqua PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow Evolution Aqua's manufacturer instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 1 – Shake the bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake well before use to ensure the bacterial culture is evenly distributed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 2 – Apply directly to filter media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnscrew the cap and pour the gel directly over your biological filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply enough gel to coat the media, using a maximum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125mL for the first application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 3 – Repeat after 14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat the treatment after 14 days, using the remaining gel as directed by the 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dosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps protect the introduced bacteria during application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Filter Start Gel Instantly Cycle an Aquarium?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Although PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel is designed to accelerate filter maturation, the aquarium still needs to establish sufficient biological filtration to process the waste produced by its livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe time required depends on factors such as water conditions, oxygen availability, filter media and the amount of ammonia being produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue testing the aquarium throughout the cycling process and introduce fish only when the system is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePURE+ Filter Start Gel vs PURE Aquarium Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Aqua offers several beneficial bacteria products, but they serve different purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned primarily for starting new biological filters and establishing bacteria on new filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePURE Aquarium Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for regular maintenance of established freshwater aquariums, helping support biological balance and water clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're setting up a new filter, PURE+ Filter Start Gel is the more targeted product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evolution Aqua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live beneficial bacteria gel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 2,500 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