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2rem;margin-bottom:0;}.bta-section--angle{clip-path:none;padding-top:80px;margin-top:0;}.bta-trust-row{flex-direction:column;}}\n.bta-pg ul,.bta-pg ol,.bta-pg li,.bta-pg ul li,.bta-pg ol li{list-style:none!important;list-style-type:none!important;padding-left:0!important;margin-left:0!important;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pg\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ HERO ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-page-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-hero-left\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bta-kicker\"\u003ePATHOGEN MITIGATION\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch1 class=\"bta-h2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(3.2rem,8vw,7rem);line-height:.9;\"\u003ePMX8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--em-elec),var(--em-mid));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003ePATHOGEN MITIGATION × 8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bta-page-hero-sub\"\u003e8 strains, 4 distinct kill mechanisms, and a predatory bacterium that hunts pathogens. The most comprehensive biological defence blend available for aquatic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-hero-right\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-prism-ring\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-prism-ring\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-prism-ring\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-stat-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-label\"\u003eStrains\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-stat-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-label\"\u003eKill Mechanisms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-stat-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-num\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-stat-label\"\u003eResistance Path\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ ANNOUNCEMENT ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-announce\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-announce-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-badge bta-badge-em\"\u003eCHEMICAL WARFARE\u003c\/span\u003e Streptomyces anti-mycobacterial compounds + Bacillus lipopeptides\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\" style=\"margin-top:1.3rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-announce-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-badge bta-badge-cp\"\u003eBIOLOGICAL PREDATION\u003c\/span\u003e Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus — hunts Gram-negative pathogens\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-announce-row\" style=\"margin-top:.8rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bta-badge bta-badge-pu\"\u003eEXCLUSION + PRIMING\u003c\/span\u003e 6 spore-forming Bacillus strains + Rhodotorula yeast\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ TRUST + INTRO ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-tick\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 8 Bacteria + Yeast Strains\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-tick\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 4 Kill Mechanisms\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-tick\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Includes Bdellovibrio Predator\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-tick\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 1 × 10¹¹ CFU\/g\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-trust-badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-tick\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Reef-Safe \u0026amp; Display-Safe\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-strip\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePMX8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most comprehensive pathogen mitigation blend available. \u003cem\u003eChemical warfare\u003c\/em\u003e (Streptomyces anti-mycobacterial compounds, Bacillus lipopeptides), \u003cem\u003ebiological predation\u003c\/em\u003e (Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus), \u003cem\u003ecompetitive exclusion\u003c\/em\u003e (6 spore-forming Bacillus strains), and \u003cem\u003eimmune priming\u003c\/em\u003e (Rhodotorula yeast providing astaxanthin and beta-glucan). Pathogens cannot develop resistance to all four simultaneously.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ FOUR-TIER DEFENCE (COPPER) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section-dark\" style=\"background:var(--dark)!important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eThe PMX8 Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eFour-Tier \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper),var(--copper2));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003ePathogen Defence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003eMost probiotics rely on one mechanism. PMX8 deploys four distinct kill strategies that work synergistically — and that pathogens cannot simultaneously adapt to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(212,148,47,.15);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-icon\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--copper2);\"\u003eChemical Warfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreptomyces spp.\u003c\/strong\u003e produce anti-mycobacterial compounds targeting cell wall biosynthesis and metabolic pathways [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eBacillus strains\u003c\/strong\u003e produce lipopeptides (surfactin, iturin, fengycin, bacillomycin) that disrupt pathogen cell membranes, and may partially disrupt mycolic acid membrane integrity in tough pathogens like Mycobacterium [1]. Bactericidal — pathogens die, not just stop growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(212,148,47,.15);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-icon\"\u003e🦠\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--copper2);\"\u003eBiological Predation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio bacteriovorus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a living predator that hunts, enters, consumes, and destroys Gram-negative pathogens from the inside. Each predator bursts into 3–6 new predators, continuing the hunt. Confirmed elimination of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, V. alginolyticus, Aeromonas hydrophila, A. veronii, Edwardsiella tarda, and E. coli in published studies [1]. A fundamentally different kill mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(212,148,47,.15);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--copper2);\"\u003eExclusion + Priming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Bacillus strains\u003c\/strong\u003e outcompete pathogens for space and nutrients, degrade biofilm, and secrete quorum-quenching compounds. \u003cstrong\u003eRhodotorula yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e provides astaxanthin and beta-glucan, upregulating 15+ immune markers including lysozyme, proPO, and SOD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ 8 STRAINS (EMERALD) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section bta-section--angle\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e8 Strains\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eMeet the \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--em-elec),var(--em-mid));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eMicrobial Arsenal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003eEight carefully selected microorganisms. From broad-spectrum Bacillus to specialised anti-mycobacterial Actinomycetes and the unique Bdellovibrio predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eBroad-Spectrum Suppression\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37+ metabolites. Lipopeptides (surfactin, iturin, fengycin) disrupt cell membranes; may partially disrupt mycolic acid integrity [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrio, Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus iniae, Edwardsiella — ≥70% reduction. \u003cstrong\u003eEnzymes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protease, amylase, cellulase — breaks down biofilms and organic waste. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid ammonium assimilation, degrades nitrite. \u003cstrong\u003eImmunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upregulates lysozyme, proPO, SOD, phagocytosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eBacillus licheniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eBiofloc \u0026amp; Enzyme Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lichenysin, bacitracin, surfactin. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrio (parahaemolyticus, alginolyticus, harveyi), Aeromonas, Streptococcus — proven 70%+ reduction in shrimp gut. \u003cstrong\u003eEnzymes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+ enzymes including keratinase — exceptional sludge and organic matter degrader. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Core biofloc formation strain; assimilates nitrate and nitrite under aerobic conditions; crucial for heterotrophic nitrification-denitrification bridging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAnti-Vibrio Heavy Hitter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacillomycin D, fengycin, surfactin, macrolactin, difficidin — one of the most potent anti-Vibrio strains known. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. parahaemolyticus (AHPND-causing), V. alginolyticus, Aeromonas — complete inhibition in co-culture. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Degrades complex organics, reducing BOD\/COD. \u003cstrong\u003eAdditional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant growth promoter (auxin synthesis) for refugiums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eBacillus velezensis\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eMulti-Pathogen Generalist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacilysin, difficidin, macrolactin, surfactin, fengycin. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streptococcus agalactiae (70% survival in tilapia challenge), Vibrio, Aeromonas, Edwardsiella, Nocardia seriolae (68.3% survival). \u003cstrong\u003eEnzymes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protease, cellulase, xylanase. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Degrades cellulose and sludge; assimilates ammonia directly. \u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Mycobacterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipopeptides may partially disrupt mycolic acid membrane integrity [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003ePaenibacillus polymyxa\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAntifungal \u0026amp; Nitrogen Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polymyxins, fusaricidins, paenibacillins, pelgipeptins. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fusarium, Saprolegnia, Candida, Vibrio, Aeromonas. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen-fixing — fixes atmospheric N₂ into bioavailable forms for plants\/biofilter; phosphate solubilisation. \u003cstrong\u003eEnzymes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phytase, chitinase (degrades fungal cell walls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eBdellovibrio bacteriovorus\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eLiving Predator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical predator. Attaches, drills through outer membrane, enters periplasm, consumes contents, bursts out 3–6 new predators. \u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed eliminations:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. parahaemolyticus, V. alginolyticus, A. hydrophila, A. veronii, E. tarda, E. coli — all confirmed lysed in Frontiers Microbiol 2024 and ScienceDirect 2022–2025 studies [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eSafe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cannot harm fish, invertebrates, or beneficial nitrifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eStreptomyces hydrogenans\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAnti-Mycobacterial Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streptcytosines, atrovimycin, desertomycins, ilamycins — targets Mycobacterium cell wall biosynthesis and metabolic pathways [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eHard-Pathogen Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e What it does against Mycobacterium, it does against other difficult organisms too [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eKey targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mycobacterium, Nocardia seriolae. \u003cstrong\u003eQuorum quenching:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHL lactonase disrupts cell-to-cell communication, preventing biofilm and virulence expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bta-strain-tag\" style=\"background:rgba(5,150,105,.15);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,.25);color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eRhodotorula mucilaginosa\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eImmune Priming \u0026amp; Colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces astaxanthin (antioxidant) and beta-glucans (immune agonists). \u003cstrong\u003eEffects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upregulates lysozyme, respiratory burst, proPO cascade, SOD, phagocytosis. \u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assimilative nitrate reduction (uses nitrate as N-source). \u003cstrong\u003eEnzymes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipase, phytase. \u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astaxanthin intensifies colouration for display\/market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ METABOLITES \u0026 ENZYMES (COPPER) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section-dark\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg, #060c10 0%, #0d0f06 100%)!important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eBiochemical Output\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eMetabolites \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper),var(--copper2));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003ePMX8 doesn't just outcompete pathogens — it chemically dismantles them and their biofilms, while rapidly processing organic waste and nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(340px,1fr));\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(212,148,47,.12);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--copper2);\"\u003eKey Antimicrobial Metabolites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eLipopeptides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surfactin, Iturin, Fengycin, Bacillomycin D, Lichenysin\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eAntibiotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacilysin, Difficidin, Macrolactin, Bacitracin, Polymyxins\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eAntifungals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fusaricidins, Paenibacillins, Pelgipeptins\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eAnti-Mycobacterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streptcytosines, Atrovimycin, Desertomycins, Ilamycins\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eQuorum Quenching:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHL Lactonases, Acylases\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-diff-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(212,148,47,.12);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--copper2);\"\u003eDigestive \u0026amp; Degrading Enzymes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eProteolytic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtilisin, Keratinase, Neutral Protease\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eCarbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amylase, Cellulase, Xylanase, Pectinase\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eLipid\/Nutrient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipase, Phytase, Phospholipase\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eBiofilm\/Fungal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chitinase, DNase, Alginate lyase\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eWater\/Sludge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalase, Urease, Laccase\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ PATHOGEN TABLE — SPECIES LEVEL (EMERALD) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003ePathogen Effectiveness — Species Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eProven \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--em-elec),var(--em-mid));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003ePathogen Suppression\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003eEvery species listed below has been specifically studied with the indicated PMX8 strain(s). Reduction rates reflect confirmed results from peer-reviewed publications (2022–2025). Bdellovibrio entries reflect confirmed complete lysis [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"bta-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eDisease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eKey PMX8 Strain(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eConfirmed Result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eEvidence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eVibrio — Gram-negative\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio parahaemolyticus\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAHPND, acute hepatopancreatic necrosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/strong\u003e (bacillomycin D, difficidin), \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED (Bdellovibrio lysis) [1]; Complete inhibition (B. amyloliquefaciens co-culture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eFrontiers Microbiol 2024; multiple Bacillus antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio alginolyticus\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eVibriosis, wound infections\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e (lichenysin), \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED (Bdellovibrio lysis) [1]; ≥70% reduction (B. licheniformis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eFrontiers Microbiol 2024; shrimp gut antagonism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio harveyi\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eLuminous vibriosis, shrimp mortality\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eShrimp gut antagonism studies; quorum quenching\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio anguillarum\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eVibriosis in marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies 2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio vulnificus\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNecrotising fasciitis, septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction; Bdellovibrio predation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad Gram-negative predation; Frontiers Microbiol 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio splendidus\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBivalve mortality, fish vibriosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eVibrio owensii\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eShrimp AHPND-like disease\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction; Bdellovibrio predation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad anti-Vibrio antagonism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eAeromonas — Gram-negative\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAeromonas hydrophila\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMAS, haemorrhagic septicaemia, enteritis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED (Bdellovibrio lysis) [1]; ≥70% reduction; crucian carp enhanced survival [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eFrontiers Microbiol 2024; ScienceDirect 2023; American eel control ScienceDirect 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAeromonas veronii\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSepticaemia, motile aeromonad septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED (Bdellovibrio lysis) [1]; crucian carp mortality reduced [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eScienceDirect 2022; Frontiers Microbiol 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAeromonas salmonicida\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFurunculosis in salmonids\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e (polymyxins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies 2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAeromonas sobria\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOpportunistic septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad Aeromonas antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAeromonas caviae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGastroenteritis, septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad Aeromonas antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003ePseudomonas — Gram-negative\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOpportunistic infections, gill disease\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction; Bdellovibrio predation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad Gram-negative predation; Bacillus antagonism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003ePseudomonas fluorescens\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSpoilage, fish spoilage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003ePseudomonas anguilliseptica\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eRed spot disease in eels\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction; Bdellovibrio predation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBroad Gram-negative predation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eEdwardsiella — Gram-negative\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eEdwardsiella tarda\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdwardsiellosis, enteric septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED (Bdellovibrio lysis) [1]; ≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eFrontiers Microbiol 2024; Bacillus challenge studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eEdwardsiella ictaluri\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eESC (enteric septicaemia of catfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus challenge studies 2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eEdwardsiella piscicida\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdwardsiellosis in marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eStreptococcus — Gram-positive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eStreptococcus iniae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eStreptococcosis, meningoencephalitis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies; tilapia challenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eStreptococcus agalactiae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eStreptococcosis, septicaemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e (bacilysin, difficidin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e70% survival in tilapia challenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eB. velezensis tilapia challenge study 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eStreptococcus dysgalactiae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eStreptococcosis in marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eBacillus antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eNocardia — Gram-positive (acid-fast partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eNocardia seriolae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNocardiosis, granulomatous lesions\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e68.3% survival (B. velezensis challenge); S. hydrogenans hard-pathogen targeting [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eB. velezensis challenge study; S. hydrogenans cross-targeting [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eNocardia asteroides\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNocardiosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e (hard-pathogen specialist) [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction (hard-pathogen cross-targeting) [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans cross-targeting mechanism [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eNocardia salmonicida\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNocardiosis in salmonids\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction (hard-pathogen cross-targeting) [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans cross-targeting mechanism [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--copper);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(212,148,47,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,148,47,.1);\"\u003eMycobacterium — Acid-fast (Hard Pathogen)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eMycobacterium marinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFish TB, granulomatous lesions\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e (cell wall biosynthesis targeting) [1], \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e (mycolic acid disruption) [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eEffective (prevention) — free-living reduction; cannot penetrate established granulomas\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans anti-mycobacterial compounds target cell wall biosynthesis [1]; lipopeptide mycolic acid disruption [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eMycobacterium fortuitum\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFish TB, rapid-growing mycobacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e (cell wall biosynthesis targeting) [1], \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/strong\u003e (mycolic acid disruption) [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eEffective (prevention) — free-living reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans anti-mycobacterial compounds [1]; lipopeptide mycolic acid disruption [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eMycobacterium chelonae\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFish TB, shell disease in turtles\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e (hard-pathogen specialist) [1], lipopeptide disruption [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eEffective (prevention) — free-living reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans cross-targeting [1]; lipopeptide mycolic acid disruption [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eMycobacterium piscium\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFish TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/strong\u003e (hard-pathogen specialist) [1], lipopeptide disruption [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eEffective (prevention) — free-living reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eS. hydrogenans cross-targeting [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:.6rem .8rem;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--em-bright);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:rgba(5,150,105,.04);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,.1);\"\u003eFungal Pathogens\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eFusarium solani\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFusariosis, egg mortality\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e (fusaricidins, paenibacillins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eP. polymyxa antifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eFusarium oxysporum\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFusariosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e (fusaricidins), \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e (iturin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eAntifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eSaprolegnia parasitica\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSaprolegniasis, cotton-wool disease\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e (paenibacillins, pelgipeptins), \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e (iturin, fengycin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eAntifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eSaprolegnia diclina\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSalmonid egg mortality\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eAntifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOpportunistic yeast infections\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e (fusaricidins, pelgipeptins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eAntifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-model\" style=\"color:var(--em-bright);\"\u003eAspergillus spp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAspergillosis, environmental fungal load\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-strains-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/strong\u003e (fengycin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-highlight\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"bta-evidence\"\u003eAntifungal antagonism studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-table-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffectiveness levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eELIMINATED\u003c\/span\u003e = confirmed complete lysis via Bdellovibrio predation. \u003cspan style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥70% reduction\u003c\/span\u003e = ≥70% confirmed antagonism in peer-reviewed studies. \u003cspan style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003e≥50% reduction\u003c\/span\u003e = ≥50% confirmed antagonism. \u003cspan style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003ePrevention\u003c\/span\u003e = indirect benefit through immune priming \/ environmental suppression of free-living forms; cannot penetrate established granulomas. Research sources: peer-reviewed publications 2022–2025. Full references available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ APPLICATION (PURPLE) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section-dark\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg, #060c10 0%, #0a060f 100%)!important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003eApplication Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eHow to \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pu-mid),var(--pu-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eApply PMX8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003ePMX8 is formulated at 1 × 10¹¹ CFU\/g. Choose the application method that matches your system and treatment goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-grid\" style=\"margin-bottom:3rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.15);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e💧 Water — Acute Treatment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 g per 1000 L\u003c\/strong\u003e = 100,000 CFU\/mL. Starting dose for acute pathogen outbreaks. Dose once weekly. Escalate by 25% increments based on severity. Maintain active aeration. Minimise feed input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.15);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e🔄 Water — Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 g per 2000 L\u003c\/strong\u003e = 50,000 CFU\/mL. Reduced intensity for maintenance. Ideal for ongoing pathogen suppression, organic waste degradation, and passive nitrification support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-section-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.5rem);\"\u003eFeed Application \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pu-mid),var(--pu-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eGut Health\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003eAdministering PMX8 via feed provides direct gut colonisation, competitive exclusion of enteric pathogens, and potent immune priming. The extensive enzyme profile drastically improves FCR and nutrient absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.2);background:rgba(147,51,234,.03);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e🍽️ Feed — Standard Dose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 g per kg feed\u003c\/strong\u003e = 1 × 10⁸ CFU\/g feed. For gut colonisation, immune priming, and competitive exclusion in the GI tract. Spray coated onto feed with a binder (e.g., cod liver oil or lecithin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.2);background:rgba(147,51,234,.03);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e⚡ Feed — Therapeutic Dose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 g per kg feed\u003c\/strong\u003e = 5 × 10⁸ CFU\/g feed. Maximum immune stimulation and strongest pathogen suppression during active outbreaks. Use for 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.2);background:rgba(147,51,234,.03);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e🧬 Digestive Enzyme Suite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtease \u0026amp; Subtilisin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks down complex proteins into absorbable amino acids. \u003cstrong\u003eAmylase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaves starches for energy. \u003cstrong\u003eLipase \u0026amp; Phospholipase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emulsifies and digests fats. \u003cstrong\u003eCellulase \u0026amp; Xylanase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Degrades plant\/fiber matter in herbivorous\/omnivorous species. \u003cstrong\u003eKeratinase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digests otherwise indigestible feather\/keratin meals. \u003cstrong\u003ePhytase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases bound phosphorus from phytate, improving P-absorption and reducing water phosphorus load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-feat-card\" style=\"border-color:rgba(147,51,234,.2);background:rgba(147,51,234,.03);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:var(--pu-light);\"\u003e🛡️ Health-Promoting Byproducts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstaxanthin (from Rhodotorula):\u003c\/strong\u003e Potent antioxidant; protects gut epithelium from oxidative stress, intensifies pigmentation. \u003cstrong\u003eBeta-glucans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agonists for Dectin-1\/TLR receptors; upregulates lysozyme, proPO, macrophage activation. \u003cstrong\u003eB-Vitamins \u0026amp; Vitamin K2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthesised in situ by Bacillus strains, supporting metabolism and blood coagulation. \u003cstrong\u003eShort-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation byproducts that lower gut pH, inhibiting alkaliphilic pathogens while nourishing enterocytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-protocol-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eAcute Treatment Protocol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 g per 1000 L applied once weekly. \u003cstrong\u003eEscalation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increase dose\/frequency by 25% based on severity. \u003cstrong\u003eAeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always maintain active aeration during treatment. \u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimise feed input during water treatment to maximise oxygen availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ MYCOBACTERIUM (COPPER) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--copper);\"\u003eHonest Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eMycobacterium: \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper),var(--copper2));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003ePrevention, Not Cure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-section-intro\"\u003eFish TB (\u003cem\u003eMycobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the hardest pathogens in aquariology. We're upfront about what PMX8 can and cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-myco-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat PMX8 CAN Do for Mycobacterium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eReduce free-living \u003cem\u003eMycobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e in water and substrate via \u003cstrong\u003eStreptomyces anti-mycobacterial compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e (streptcytosines, atrovimycin, desertomycins, ilamycins) that specifically target Mycobacterium cell wall biosynthesis and metabolic pathways [1]. \u003cem\u003eS. hydrogenans\u003c\/em\u003e acts as the blend's hard-pathogen specialist — what it does against Mycobacterium, it does against other difficult organisms too [1]. \u003cstrong\u003eLipopeptide disruption\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eBacillus\u003c\/em\u003e strains (surfactin, iturin) may partially disrupt mycolic acid membrane integrity at sufficient concentrations [1]. Combined with competitive exclusion and immune priming (astaxanthin, beta-glucan, lysozyme upregulation, macrophage activation, phagosome-lysosome fusion restoration), PMX8 prevents establishment by occupying all the niches \u003cem\u003eMycobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e would try to colonise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-myco-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat PMX8 CANNOT Do\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCure established mycobacteriosis. Once granulomas form, \u003cstrong\u003eno product can penetrate them\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drug treatment (rifampin + ethambutol, typically months) is required. PMX8's strategy for \u003cem\u003eMycobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eprevention\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it harder to gain a foothold and easier for fish to fight it off if exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ FAQ (EMERALD) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section-dark\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-section-label\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\"\u003eCommon \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--em-elec),var(--em-mid));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-qm\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e How does PMX8 differ from regular probiotics?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-a\"\u003eRegular probiotics support digestion or water quality via competitive exclusion. \u003cstrong\u003ePMX8 is a pathogen mitigation system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's formulated with four distinct kill mechanisms that pathogens cannot simultaneously develop resistance to. It includes a predatory bacterium (\u003cem\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/em\u003e) that physically hunts and eliminates Gram-negative pathogens [1], and a hard-pathogen specialist (\u003cem\u003eStreptomyces\u003c\/em\u003e) producing anti-mycobacterial compounds that target cell wall biosynthesis and metabolic pathways [1].\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-qm\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e Can PMX8 cure mycobacteriosis (fish TB)?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once \u003cem\u003eMycobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e granulomas form, no probiotic can penetrate them. PMX8's strategy is \u003cstrong\u003eprevention\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streptomyces anti-mycobacterial compounds target cell wall biosynthesis [1], Bacillus lipopeptides may disrupt mycolic acid integrity [1], competitive exclusion prevents colonisation, and immune priming helps fish fight off early infections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-qm\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e Does PMX8 improve water quality?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-a\"\u003eYes, significantly. The \u003cem\u003eBacillus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePaenibacillus\u003c\/em\u003e strains produce 14+ digestive enzymes (protease, amylase, cellulase, keratinase) that rapidly break down organic sludge and reduce BOD\/COD. \u003cem\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eB. velezensis\u003c\/em\u003e assimilate ammonia directly. \u003cem\u003eB. licheniformis\u003c\/em\u003e is a core biofloc strain, bridging heterotrophic nitrification-denitrification. \u003cem\u003eP. polymyxa\u003c\/em\u003e fixes atmospheric N₂ and solubilises phosphorus. \u003cem\u003eRhodotorula\u003c\/em\u003e assimilates nitrate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-qm\" style=\"color:var(--em-elec);\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e Is PMX8 safe for reef tanks and display aquariums?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bta-faq-a\"\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eBdellovibrio\u003c\/em\u003e only preys on Gram-negative bacteria — it cannot harm fish, invertebrates, corals, or beneficial nitrifiers. \u003cem\u003eRhodotorula\u003c\/em\u003e is a marine yeast safe for all aquatic life. All strains are non-pathogenic and reef-safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ CTA (COPPER) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-section\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eNot Sure Which \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper),var(--copper2));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:var(--slate);max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 2rem;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eEvery system is different. Our technical team can help you choose the right formulation and dosing protocol for your specific setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-cta-btns\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"bta-btn\"\u003eGet in Touch\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/microbe-market\" class=\"bta-ghost-btn\"\u003eExplore Microbe Market\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ═════════════════════ WHOLESALE (COPPER) ═════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-cta-dark\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-cta-vortex\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-cta-vortex\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bta-section-title\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eTrade \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper),var(--copper2));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;\"\u003eWholesale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBulk pricing available for commercial RAS facilities, hatcheries, aquaculture operations, and resellers. Volume discounts, custom CFU formulations, and scheduled deliveries available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bta-cta-btns\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"bta-btn\"\u003eApply for Trade Account\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biotech Aquatica ","offers":[{"title":"50gm- PMX-8 Pathogen Mitigation Probiotic","offer_id":49136962568434,"sku":null,"price":66.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100gm- PMX-8 Pathogen Mitigation Probiotic","offer_id":49136962601202,"sku":null,"price":99.28,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm- PMX-8 Pathogen Mitigation Probiotic","offer_id":49130789273842,"sku":null,"price":195.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5200\/4338\/files\/PMX8.jpg?v=1777804735","url":"https:\/\/www.btaqua.com.au\/products\/pmx8-pathogen-mitigation-probiotic","provider":"Biotech Aquatica ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}