Probiotic Protection
Microbial Biosecurity for Aquatic Systems
An eight-strain microbial formulation for supporting biological balance, competitive exclusion and system resilience in aquariums, ponds, tanks, RAS and biofloc systems. It is a biological supplement — not a chemical or veterinary treatment.
Competitive exclusion and organic-waste degradation through a broad enzyme profile. A foundational workhorse strain for biological balance programs.
Key metabolites: surfactin, fengycin, iturin A, bacillomycin D (lipopeptides); difficidin, bacilysin, subtilin; protease, amylase, lipase and chitinase activity.
Competitive exclusion and enzyme production, with strong biofloc association. Well suited to high-density and biofloc systems.
Key metabolites: bacitracin and lichenysin (biosurfactant); protease including keratinase, amylase and lipase activity.
Competitive exclusion and substrate colonisation. Supports beneficial biofilm establishment on system surfaces.
Key metabolites: surfactin, fengycin, iturin and bacillomycin; protease, amylase, cellulase and lipase activity.
Lipopeptide production for broad biological activity within the microbial community.
Key metabolites: surfactin, fengycin and iturin; polyketides including bacillaene and macrolactin; protease, amylase, lipase and cellulase activity.
Natural compounds and niche colonisation. A documented part of the blend's biological-support profile.
Key metabolites: polymyxins (including colistin), paenibacillin and fusaricidins; amylase, protease, cellulase, lipase and xylanase activity.
A naturally occurring predatory bacterium included for biological interaction within Gram-negative bacterial populations.
Key activity: hydrolytic enzymes including proteases and lipases; predatory life cycle within Gram-negative bacterial populations.
Natural metabolites with broad biological activity. An Actinomycete included for its secondary-metabolite profile.
Key metabolites: streptcytosines A–C; complex secondary metabolites including polyketide-type compounds; cellulase, xylanase, chitinase and protease activity.
Nutritional support through astaxanthin and beta-glucan — a marine yeast included for its nutritional profile.
Key metabolites: astaxanthin and other carotenoids; beta-glucans; B vitamins; lipase and protease activity.
Streptomyces and Bacillus metabolites contribute the blend's natural-compound profile.
Six spore-forming Bacillus strains colonise available niches in the gut, water column, biofilms and substrate.
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, a naturally occurring beneficial bacterium, provides biological interaction within Gram-negative populations.
Marine Rhodotorula yeast provides astaxanthin and beta-glucan as nutritional support.
| Strain | Reported metabolites and enzyme activity | Biological role in the blend |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | Surfactin, fengycin, iturin A, bacillomycin D (lipopeptides); difficidin, bacilysin, subtilin; protease, amylase, lipase, chitinase | Competitive exclusion and organic-waste degradation |
| Bacillus licheniformis | Bacitracin; lichenysin (biosurfactant); protease including keratinase, amylase, lipase | Competitive exclusion; biofloc association; protein-rich waste processing |
| Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | Surfactin, fengycin, iturin, bacillomycin; protease, amylase, cellulase, lipase | Competitive exclusion and substrate colonisation |
| Bacillus velezensis | Surfactin, fengycin, iturin; polyketides including bacillaene and macrolactin; protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase | Lipopeptide production; broad biological activity |
| Paenibacillus polymyxa | Polymyxins (including colistin), paenibacillin, fusaricidins; amylase, protease, cellulase, lipase, xylanase | Natural compounds and niche colonisation |
| Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus | Hydrolytic enzymes including proteases and lipases; predatory life cycle within Gram-negative bacterial populations | Biological interaction within Gram-negative populations |
| Streptomyces hydrogenans | Streptcytosines A–C; complex secondary metabolites including polyketide-type compounds; cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, protease | Natural metabolites with broad biological activity |
| Marine Rhodotorula | Astaxanthin and other carotenoids; beta-glucans; B vitamins; lipase, protease | Nutritional support |
| Specification | Verified detail | Application context |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | 8-strain probiotic protection powder | Biological balance support |
| Total viable count | 1 × 10¹¹ CFU/g | Declared blend potency |
| Strain count | 8 strains (all named) | 7 bacterial species + 1 yeast species |
| Form | Free-flowing powder with measuring scoop | 1 scoop = 1 g |
| Compatible systems | Aquariums, ponds, tanks, RAS, biofloc | Use according to current label directions |
| Product boundary | Biological supplement | Does not replace filtration, testing or maintenance |
| Target concentration | PMX-8 per 1,000 L | PMX-8 per 100 L | Cliq-dose reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 CFU/ml (maintenance) | ~50 mg | ~5 mg | 1 cliq per 1,000 L |
| 10,000 CFU/ml (heavy load) | ~100 mg | ~10 mg | 1 cliq per 500 L |
| 50,000 CFU/ml (standard) | ~500 mg | ~50 mg | 1 cliq per 100 L |
| 100,000 CFU/ml (intensive / rapid) | ~1,000 mg (1 scoop) | ~100 mg | 1 cliq per 50 L |
Cliq-dose conversion: approximately 0.05 g per cliq for the measured PMX-8 probiotic powder. These are product-use references only — follow the current package label and directions for use. Fish food and other products require separate calibration.
Use Cliq-dose for repeatable dry fish-food portions and measured probiotic-powder clicks.
Maintain active aeration during application, as per the label directions.
PMX-8 can be mixed into feed as well as applied directly to water. Follow current label directions.
Continue testing ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH and other system-specific parameters after application.
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Contact the teamFor the measured Microplex, PMX-8 and SUB-6 probiotic powders, one cliq is approximately 0.05 g: Microplex 1 cliq per 25 litres, PMX-8 1 cliq per 50 litres and SUB-6 1 cliq per 80 litres. Fish food and other products require their own calibration.
View Cliq-dose8-strain probiotic protection powder supplied in the selected product size with measuring scoop (1 scoop = 1 g).
Follow the application rate, storage requirements and warnings printed on the current package.
PMX-8 is an 8-strain probiotic protection powder intended to support biological balance in aquariums, ponds, tanks, RAS and biofloc systems. It manages biological balance — it is not a chemical treatment.
PMX-8 is listed with 8 named strains and a total viable count of 1 × 10¹¹ CFU/g. Follow the current package directions.
Apply directly to water — it can also be mixed into feed. Apply once weekly and maintain active aeration during application. See the use-rate table above and the current package label.
No. A microbial supplement does not replace suitable filtration, aeration, water testing, quarantine, water changes or responsible stocking and feeding practices.
Store sealed in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Not for human consumption — avoid inhaling dust. Keep out of reach of children.
Send us the system type, water volume, livestock, temperature and recent water-test results. We can help you work through the biological support options.
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