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.bta-pfa-card:hover,.bta-pfa-feat:hover,.bta-pfa-x:hover,.bta-pfa-inc:hover,.bta-pfa-btn:hover{transform:none;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 1 HERO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"pfa-h1\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap bta-pfa-hero-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eBiotech Aquatica · Enzyme System\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003ch1 id=\"pfa-h1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-h1-bio\"\u003eProto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-h1-food\"\u003eFort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"bta-pfa-alpha\" aria-label=\"alpha\"\u003eα\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-hero-tag\"\u003eThe biological scalpel for aquarium systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-hero-sub\"\u003eOne concentrated enzyme powder. The first step in every breakdown chain — cleave waste in the water, soak the hardscape, dip the corals and hardware, fortify the feed. Precision enzymology that starts every reaction biology then finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-caps-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--bio\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e Water\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--bio\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🪨\u003c\/span\u003e Soak\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--bio\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🔪\u003c\/span\u003e Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--food\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🍽️\u003c\/span\u003e Fortify\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-caps-row\" style=\"justify-content:flex-end;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:.8rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🐠\u003c\/span\u003e Freshwater + Marine\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--bio\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e Reef, Shrimp \u0026amp; Planted Safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps bta-pfa-caps--food\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e⚗️\u003c\/span\u003e Non-Medicinal\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-caps\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🧂\u003c\/span\u003e Pure Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 2 ANNOUNCEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-announce\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap bta-pfa-announce-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-pill\"\u003eNutritional Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-pill\"\u003eBio-Active Water Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-pill\"\u003eNo Antibiotics · No Hormones\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 3 TRUST + INTRO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-trust\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e All freshwater \u0026amp; marine species\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e Reef, shrimp \u0026amp; planted safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e Works alongside filters \u0026amp; UV\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-trust-item\"\u003e\u003cb aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓\u003c\/b\u003e Fully biodegradable\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-intro\"\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eEvery reaction starts here.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003eEnzymes are the first step in every breakdown chain in a living system — the alpha step. They cleave protein, starch and fat at the molecular level so biology can finish the job. ProtoFort Alpha puts that first step in your hands: in the water column, on hardscape in a soak bath, on corals and hardware in a short dip, and on food before your animals eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 4 THE DIFFERENCE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec bta-pfa-sec--tint\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eThe Biological Scalpel\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eCleave. Clean. Fortify.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-3up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-card bta-pfa-card--bio\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-num\"\u003e01 \/ Cleave\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🔬\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eCleave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEnzymes cleave the bonds that hold proteins, starches and fats together. On the food surface (frozen or pellet) that means more nutrition available in the gut and less waste out the back. On rock, pipes and substrate it means biofilm, mucus layers and organic detritus cleaved apart at the molecular level. Precision, not force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-card bta-pfa-card--bio\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-num\"\u003e02 \/ Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eClean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCleaved organics are pulled out by mechanical filtration or rinsed away during soak and dip cycles. This is the strip-back: old sludge in pipes, protein films on rockwork, built-up residue on frag plugs and hardware — cleaned to the surface underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-card bta-pfa-card--food\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-num\"\u003e03 \/ Fortify\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eFortify\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBetter digestibility means more amino acids, fatty acids, phosphorus and trace minerals available from every feed. Cleaner water means less nutrient fuel for nuisance algae and slime. The system downstream gets stronger — animals feed well, filters breathe, water stabilises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 5 FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eWhy ProtoFort Alpha\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-4up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCleans Rock \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaks down organic film, sludge and biofilm on rock surfaces, in substrate beds and inside pipes and plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eSoak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRevitalises Hardscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak rock, timber and decorative pieces to lift built-up organic residue and restore natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eClean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBiological Coral Dip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort dip for coral frags, plugs, plants and hardware. Targets mucus layers, biofilm and biological detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eFortify\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBoosts Feed Digestibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-digests food on the surface for better nutrient availability and absorption. Supports natural digestive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eSafe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull-Spectrum Safe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef, shrimp, snail, coral and planted safe. Non-medicinal. No antibiotics, no hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eScience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrue Enzyme Chemistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a bacteria culture in disguise. Real enzymes that work on contact — no maturation period, no bloom risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs With Your Biology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaks waste down into forms your biofilter and microbial products can process. Works alongside every piece of equipment you own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-feat\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-tag\"\u003eRoutine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFour Modes, One Powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater dosing, hardscape soaking, coral dipping and feed fortification — all from the same tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 6 SPEC TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec bta-pfa-sec--tint\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eDosing Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eRates for every mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-tablewrap\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003ctable class=\"bta-pfa-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n     \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n     \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"bta-pfa-rate\"\u003e1 g (1 scoop) \/ 100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly · twice weekly on heavy loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose into high-flow area of the running system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n     \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🪨 Soak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"bta-pfa-rate\"\u003e5 g (5 scoops) \/ 10 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardscape in a separate container with circulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n     \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🔪 Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"bta-pfa-rate\"\u003e2 g (2 scoops) \/ 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort dip for frags, plugs, plants and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n     \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🍽️ Fortify\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"bta-pfa-rate\"\u003e2 g \/ kg feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min rest before feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery feed or as desired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust onto feed, mist, tumble, rest, feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n   \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 7 FOUR MODES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eFour Modes · One Powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eHow to use ProtoFort Alpha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-4up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-mode bta-pfa-mode--water\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-modedesc\"\u003eDose into the running system to clean rock surfaces, substrate, the inside of pipes and plumbing, and the water column itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdl class=\"bta-pfa-rows\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 g (one level scoop) per 100 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, weekly. Twice weekly on heavy loads or tanks over 12 months.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eApply\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eInto a high-flow area of the running system. Sump return, spray bar or in front of a powerhead.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSwitch UV off 30-60 min after dosing. Neglected systems may cloud 24-72 hours as waste lifts; rinse mechanical media as it surfaces.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-mode bta-pfa-mode--soak\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003e🪨 Soak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-modedesc\"\u003eTake hardscape out of the tank and soak it: rock, substrate, timber, decorative pieces — anything with built-up organic film or residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdl class=\"bta-pfa-rows\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 g (five level scoops) per 10 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, soak 12-24 hours. Repeat as needed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eApply\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePre-dissolve in a jug, add to container of tank or dechlorinated water with circulation. Scrub lightly if needed, rinse before returning.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSuits rock, substrate, timber and decorative pieces. Timber and porous rock may need a second soak.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-mode bta-pfa-mode--clean\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003e🔪 Clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-modedesc\"\u003eThe biological scalpel in action. A concentrated short dip for coral frags, plugs, plants, rock and hardware — stripping biofilm, mucus layers and biological detritus on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdl class=\"bta-pfa-rows\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 g (two level scoops) per 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, dip 5-10 minutes maximum.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eApply\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePre-dissolve fully before introducing any animal. Submerge, swish to wet every surface, airstone running. Rinse in clean tank water before returning.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDo not exceed 10 minutes on delicate corals or invertebrates. Always rinse after dipping.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-mode bta-pfa-mode--fortify\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003e🍽️ Fortify\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bta-pfa-modedesc\"\u003eAdd to feed for that extra boost in digestibility. ProtoFort Alpha pre-digests food on the surface so more of each feed — frozen or pellet — becomes available nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdl class=\"bta-pfa-rows\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 g per kg of feed\u003c\/strong\u003e, every feed or as desired.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eApply\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDust onto feed, mist lightly with tank water, tumble to coat, rest 5 minutes, feed as normal.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSuits pellets, flakes, gel foods and frozen preparations. For bulk, treat bag ahead and dry before sealing.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 8 CROSS-SELL --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec bta-pfa-sec--tint\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eComplete The System\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003ePairs with the biology crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-3up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-x\" href=\"\/products\/microplex\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eMicroplex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving microbial cultures that colonise media and substrate. ProtoFort Alpha opens waste into pieces microbes finish off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-xlink\"\u003eView Microplex →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-x\" href=\"\/products\/nitroplex-o2\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eNitroplex O2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxygen-driven nitrifying support for heavily stocked systems. Clear chemistry above, clean waste handling below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-xlink\"\u003eView Nitroplex O2 →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-x\" href=\"\/products\/sub-6\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eSub-6\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix-strain bloom culture for establishing and refreshing substrate biology. Feed it what ProtoFort Alpha unlocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-xlink\"\u003eView Sub-6 →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 9 WHATS INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eIn The Box\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eEverything you need to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-4up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-inc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🧂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProtoFort Alpha Powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed dry tub, batch-coded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-inc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🥄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCalibrated Scoop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 1 g scoop for every mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-inc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMixing Jug Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-dissolve charts for soak and dip modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-inc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bta-pfa-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Start Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four modes on one card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 10 UPGRADE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec bta-pfa-sec--tint\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eLevel Up\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eThe full waste web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-3up\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-up\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eProtoFort Alpha + Microplex Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun enzymes and living cultures on a coordinated schedule: ProtoFort Alpha opens complex waste into soluble fragments, Microplex cultures convert those fragments into clean biomass. Keepers running both typically find media stays lighter, sumps stay cleaner and water changes stretch further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bta-pfa-up\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bta-pfa-h3\"\u003eGrowth-Phase Stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFry tables and grow-out tanks benefit most from feed mode: enzyme-coated rations during peak growth windows, supported by water mode twice weekly to keep up with the extra load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-ctabox\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--ink);\"\u003eRunning a display system worth protecting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet up the paired program once and let the chemistry do the weekly heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-btn bta-pfa-btn--primary\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eBuild My Program\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 11 FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eStraight answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-faq\" style=\"margin-top:2.75rem;\"\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs ProtoFort Alpha a medicine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e ProtoFort Alpha is a nutritional enzyme supplement and bio-active water conditioner. It contains no medicines, no antibiotics and no hormones, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. If fish are unwell, talk to an aquatic veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat enzymes are in ProtoFort Alpha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtoFort Alpha is a proprietary multi-enzyme powder blend formulated by Biotech Aquatica. We do not disclose the specific blend. What matters is the result: waste broken down in the water, better digestibility in the feed, cleaner hardscape and hardware. Every batch is quality-tested for activity and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the alpha symbol mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlpha marks the first step. Enzymes are the alpha step in every breakdown chain in a living system — they cleave the first bonds so biology can finish the job. It is our reminder that this product works at the front of every process, not the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use more than one mode at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Water mode handles waste already in the system. Soak mode is for out-of-tank deep cleaning. Clean mode is for new frags and equipment. Fortify mode reduces what goes in going forward. Together they compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the coral dip safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the stated concentration and 5 to 10 minute contact time, ProtoFort Alpha is suitable for hard and soft corals, frag plugs and invertebrates. Always rinse thoroughly in clean tank water after dipping. Do not exceed 10 minutes on delicate species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe for shrimp, snails and corals in the tank?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Enzymes are proteins that act on organic debris, not animals. At the recommended dose it is safe for the full clean-up crew, including sensitive shrimp and reef invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it affect my beneficial bacteria or cycle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works with them. By breaking solid waste into dissolved fragments it feeds your biofilter rather than competing with it. Mature cycles are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIt is a powder — how do I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub sealed and dry. Moisture is the only real enemy of enzyme powders. Store in a cool cupboard away from direct sun and away from tank humidity and splashback. Keep the scoop dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace water changes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo supplement replaces water changes, and we would never claim it does. What keepers report is easier maintenance: less sludge to siphon, cleaner media, stable water between changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n   \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I overdose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eModest overdosing in water mode is low-risk; worst case is temporary cloudiness as extra organics lift. For dip mode, do not exceed the stated concentration or contact time. Stick to the rates and step up gradually on heavily loaded systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 12 NOT SURE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-sec bta-pfa-sec--tint\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap bta-pfa-center\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"\u003eNot Sure Where To Start\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eTell us your system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSend us your tank size, stocking and feeding routine and we will map out a simple starting program. Most keepers land on a routine that takes less than a minute a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-btn bta-pfa-btn--ghost\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eReach Out — Happy To Help\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 13 WHOLESALE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bta-pfa-trade\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-ring\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-ring\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-ring\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-wrap bta-pfa-center\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bta-pfa-kicker\"\u003eRetailers · Breeders · RAS Operators\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bta-pfa-h2\"\u003eTrade \u0026amp; wholesale enquiries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBulk sizing, dosing programs and shelf stock are available for stores and facilities. Talk to us about trade pricing and system-specific programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"bta-pfa-btn bta-pfa-btn--light\" href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003eOpen A Trade Account\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Biotech Aquatica ","offers":[{"title":"ProtoFort Alpha 25gm","offer_id":67652168253682,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ProtoFort Alpha 50gm","offer_id":67652168286450,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ProtoFort Alpha 100gm","offer_id":67652168319218,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.btaqua.com.au\/products\/protofort-alpha","provider":"Biotech Aquatica ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}