2HR Aquarist · Starter and bacteria
APT Start
Brand-new tanks at the planting stage, before the tank is flooded or filled.
1 model
2HR Aquarist · Starter and bacteria
2HR Aquarist APT Balance
Beneficial bacteria designed for aquasoil tanks. Dosed into a new or unsettled tank, it speeds up nitrification so ammonia and nitrite clear faster in the early weeks.
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Best for
New aquasoil tanks during cycling, or after a big rescape or filter clean.
Worth knowing
Bacteria still need a source of ammonia and time, so keep testing during the cycle.
What stands out
- Beneficial bacteria for aquasoil tanks
- Speeds up nitrification
- Steadies new or disturbed tanks
Specs
- Brand
- 2HR Aquarist
- Supplies
- Nitrifying bacteria
- Adds nitrate and phosphate
- No
- Effect on KH and pH
- None
- Form
- Sachets
- How often
- New tanks and after disturbances
- Suits
- New aquasoil tanks
- Sizes
- One size
- Contains
- Nitrifying bacteria
Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the 2HR Aquarist APT Balance, drawn from its specs.
Who is the 2HR Aquarist APT Balance best for?
New aquasoil tanks during cycling, or after a big rescape or filter clean.
Is there anything to watch out for with the 2HR Aquarist APT Balance?
Bacteria still need a source of ammonia and time, so keep testing during the cycle.
What are the alternatives to the 2HR Aquarist APT Balance?
Other fertilisers & treatments worth comparing: 2HR Aquarist APT Start, 2HR Aquarist APT Dew, 2HR Aquarist APT Feast. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.
How do I compare the 2HR Aquarist APT Balance with similar products?
Tap Compare on this page and on any other fertiliser or treatment you are considering, then open the compare table. It lines up every published spec side by side and lets you pick the size of each product.