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id=\"pmx8-title\"\u003ePMX\u003cspan\u003e-8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bta-pmx8-hero-subtitle\"\u003eProbiotic Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bta-pmx8-hero-descriptor\"\u003eMicrobial Biosecurity for Aquatic Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bta-pmx8-lead\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-stat-row\" aria-label=\"Key specifications\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003estrains\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 10¹¹\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCFU\/g\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003efunctional modes\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-announcement\" aria-label=\"Product highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-badge bta-pmx8-badge--violet\"\u003eProbiotic protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobial biosecurity through biological balance support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-badge bta-pmx8-badge--copper\"\u003eProfessional grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-trust\" aria-label=\"Product benefits\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap bta-pmx8-trust-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e 8 named strains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e 1 × 10¹¹ CFU\/g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e Powder with measuring scoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pmx8-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e Aquariums, ponds, tanks, RAS, biofloc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-intro\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-intro-box\"\u003ePMX-8 is formulated to \u003cstrong\u003emanage biological balance across the full system\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a chemical treatment. Natural compounds, competitive exclusion, biological interaction and nutritional support work together as part of a normal maintenance program alongside filtration, aeration and water testing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--panel\" aria-labelledby=\"strains-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eThe microbial consortium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"strains-title\" class=\"bta-pmx8-section-title\"\u003eEight strains. \u003cspan\u003eEvery one named.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-card-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🔬\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive exclusion and organic-waste degradation through a broad enzyme profile. A foundational workhorse strain for biological balance programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e surfactin, fengycin, iturin A, bacillomycin D (lipopeptides); difficidin, bacilysin, subtilin; protease, amylase, lipase and chitinase activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e♻️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBacillus licheniformis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive exclusion and enzyme production, with strong biofloc association. Well suited to high-density and biofloc systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e bacitracin and lichenysin (biosurfactant); protease including keratinase, amylase and lipase activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive exclusion and substrate colonisation. Supports beneficial biofilm establishment on system surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e surfactin, fengycin, iturin and bacillomycin; protease, amylase, cellulase and lipase activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e⚗️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBacillus velezensis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipopeptide production for broad biological activity within the microbial community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e surfactin, fengycin and iturin; polyketides including bacillaene and macrolactin; protease, amylase, lipase and cellulase activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaenibacillus polymyxa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural compounds and niche colonisation. A documented part of the blend's biological-support profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e polymyxins (including colistin), paenibacillin and fusaricidins; amylase, protease, cellulase, lipase and xylanase activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🦠\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBdellovibrio bacteriovorus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA naturally occurring predatory bacterium included for biological interaction within Gram-negative bacterial populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydrolytic enzymes including proteases and lipases; predatory life cycle within Gram-negative bacterial populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🧬\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreptomyces hydrogenans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural metabolites with broad biological activity. An Actinomycete included for its secondary-metabolite profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e streptcytosines A–C; complex secondary metabolites including polyketide-type compounds; cellulase, xylanase, chitinase and protease activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarine Rhodotorula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional support through astaxanthin and beta-glucan — a marine yeast included for its nutritional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:#4a6b5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#065f46;\"\u003eKey metabolites:\u003c\/strong\u003e astaxanthin and other carotenoids; beta-glucans; B vitamins; lipase and protease activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section\" aria-labelledby=\"modes-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eProtection architecture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"modes-title\" class=\"bta-pmx8-section-title\"\u003eFour \u003cspan\u003emodes of action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-card-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e⚗️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural compounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreptomyces and Bacillus metabolites contribute the blend's natural-compound profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🏗️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompetitive exclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix spore-forming Bacillus strains colonise available niches in the gut, water column, biofilms and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🔄\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiological interaction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBdellovibrio bacteriovorus, a naturally occurring beneficial bacterium, provides biological interaction within Gram-negative populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Rhodotorula yeast provides astaxanthin and beta-glucan as nutritional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--panel\" aria-labelledby=\"metabolites-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eMetabolites and biological activity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"metabolites-title\" class=\"bta-pmx8-section-title\"\u003eWhat the organisms \u003cspan\u003econtribute\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-table-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"bta-pmx8-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePMX-8 biological-function overview\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eStrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eReported metabolites and enzyme activity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBiological role in the blend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurfactin, fengycin, iturin A, bacillomycin D (lipopeptides); difficidin, bacilysin, subtilin; protease, amylase, lipase, chitinase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetitive exclusion and organic-waste degradation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacitracin; lichenysin (biosurfactant); protease including keratinase, amylase, lipase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetitive exclusion; biofloc association; protein-rich waste processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurfactin, fengycin, iturin, bacillomycin; protease, amylase, cellulase, lipase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetitive exclusion and substrate colonisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurfactin, fengycin, iturin; polyketides including bacillaene and macrolactin; protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLipopeptide production; broad biological activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaenibacillus polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolymyxins (including colistin), paenibacillin, fusaricidins; amylase, protease, cellulase, lipase, xylanase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural compounds and niche colonisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio bacteriovorus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrolytic enzymes including proteases and lipases; predatory life cycle within Gram-negative bacterial populations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological interaction within Gram-negative populations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreptomyces hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreptcytosines A–C; complex secondary metabolites including polyketide-type compounds; cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, protease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural metabolites with broad biological activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Rhodotorula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstaxanthin and other carotenoids; beta-glucans; B vitamins; lipase, protease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutritional support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bta-pmx8-note\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--deep\" aria-labelledby=\"spec-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"spec-title\"\u003eBlend overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-table-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"bta-pmx8-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePMX-8 product specification summary\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVerified detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApplication context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-strain probiotic protection powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological balance support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal viable count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 10¹¹ CFU\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeclared blend potency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrain count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 strains (all named)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 bacterial species + 1 yeast species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-flowing powder with measuring scoop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 scoop = 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquariums, ponds, tanks, RAS, biofloc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse according to current label directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct boundary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not replace filtration, testing or maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--panel\" aria-labelledby=\"dose-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eApplication reference\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"dose-title\" class=\"bta-pmx8-section-title\"\u003ePMX-8 \u003cspan\u003euse rates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-table-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"bta-pmx8-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePMX-8 application rates per label directions (1 scoop = 1 g)\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTarget concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePMX-8 per 1,000 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePMX-8 per 100 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCliq-dose reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5,000 CFU\/ml (maintenance)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cliq per 1,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10,000 CFU\/ml (heavy load)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cliq per 500 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50,000 CFU\/ml (standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cliq per 100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#D1FAE5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100,000 CFU\/ml (intensive \/ rapid)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~1,000 mg (1 scoop)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~100 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 cliq per 50 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-pmx8-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCliq-dose conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-cliq-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeed and dose with more control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Cliq-dose for repeatable dry fish-food portions and measured probiotic-powder clicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.btaqua.com.au\/products\/cliq-dose-powder-dispenser\"\u003eView Cliq-dose\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section\" aria-labelledby=\"options-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eConnections and options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"options-title\"\u003eUse it with \u003cspan\u003ethe system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-option-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-option\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eActive aeration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain active aeration during application, as per the label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-option\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeed inclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePMX-8 can be mixed into feed as well as applied directly to water. Follow current label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-option\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue testing ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH and other system-specific parameters after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--panel\" aria-labelledby=\"crosssell-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eCross-sell and support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"crosssell-title\"\u003eBuild the \u003cspan\u003ebiology\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-crosssell\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMicrobial product range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the wider bacteria, microbes and bioremediation range for biological water conditioners, nutrient products and biofilter support equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button bta-pmx8-button--ocean\" href=\"\/collections\/bacteria-microbes-bioremediation\"\u003eView microbial range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNeed a system recommendation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend through your system type, volume, temperature, livestock and current water-test results so the team can recommend the appropriate support pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button bta-pmx8-button--ghost\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCliq-dose precision feeder and dispenser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button bta-pmx8-button--ocean\" href=\"https:\/\/www.btaqua.com.au\/products\/cliq-dose-powder-dispenser\"\u003eView Cliq-dose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section\" aria-labelledby=\"included-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"included-title\"\u003eWhat arrives \u003cspan\u003ein the pack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-included\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePMX-8 powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8-strain probiotic protection powder supplied in the selected product size with measuring scoop (1 scoop = 1 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bta-pmx8-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCurrent label directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the application rate, storage requirements and warnings printed on the current package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section bta-pmx8-section--deep\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-title\"\u003ePMX-8 \u003cspan\u003equestions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:850px\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bta-pmx8-details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is PMX-8?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMX-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bta-pmx8-details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many strains and what viable count are listed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMX-8 is listed with 8 named strains and a total viable count of 1 × 10¹¹ CFU\/g. Follow the current package directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bta-pmx8-details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it applied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bta-pmx8-details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it replace my filter or water testing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A microbial supplement does not replace suitable filtration, aeration, water testing, quarantine, water changes or responsible stocking and feeding practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bta-pmx8-details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore sealed in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Not for human consumption — avoid inhaling dust. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-section\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"contact-title\"\u003eNot sure which support your system needs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us the system type, water volume, livestock, temperature and recent water-test results. We can help you work through the biological support options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button bta-pmx8-button--ghost\" href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eBrowse all products\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bta-pmx8-trade\" aria-labelledby=\"trade-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pmx8-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"trade-title\"\u003eTrade and \u003cspan\u003ewholesale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning an aquarium retail operation, hatchery, aquaculture farm or production system? Contact BTA to discuss trade supply, technical support and suitable biological-product programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bta-pmx8-button\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eApply for trade support\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Biotech Aquatica ","offers":[{"title":"50gm- PMX-8 Biological Management Probiotic","offer_id":49136962568434,"sku":null,"price":81.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100gm- PMX-8 Biological Management Probiotic","offer_id":49136962601202,"sku":null,"price":129.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm- PMX-8 Biological Management Probiotic","offer_id":49130789273842,"sku":null,"price":262.68,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cliq-dose","offer_id":50132963655922,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TINY SPOOOOOONNNNN!!!!!!!! 0.1gm per scoop (PMX-8 dose 1 scoop per 100 litres)","offer_id":50510978875634,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5200\/4338\/files\/PMX8.2.jpg?v=1787189411","url":"https:\/\/www.btaqua.com.au\/products\/pmx-8-probiotic-protection","provider":"Biotech Aquatica ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}