{"title":"Cycling \u0026 Bacteria","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ammonium-sulphate-cycling-150g","title":"Cycling Activator – Ammonium Sulphate 150 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmmonium sulphate is an essential mineral supplement for starting your aquaponic system. It initiates the nitrogen cycle by providing an ammonia source for nitrifying bacteria, even before fish are introduced. In closed-loop systems, this cycling stage is indispensable for creating a stable, healthy ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 g sachet of soluble crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormula: (NH₄)₂SO₄ (ammonium sulphate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides ammoniacal nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-soluble for rapid dissolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eRole in the system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrogen cycle is at the heart of every aquaponic system. Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia (NH₃) into nitrites, then into nitrates that plants can absorb. Before introducing fish, the system must be \"cycled\" by providing an artificial ammonia source to allow bacterial colonies to develop. Ammonium sulphate fulfils precisely this role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick start\u003c\/strong\u003e: speeds up nitrogen cycle establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential precursor\u003c\/strong\u003e: feeds nitrifying bacteria before fish arrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual input\u003c\/strong\u003e: provides both nitrogen and sulphur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e: pre-dosed sachet for a standard Myfood system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time use\u003c\/strong\u003e: only needed at system startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a first dose to the system on filling day, then a second dose 15 days later. Regularly check ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels with test strips. The cycle is complete when nitrites drop back to zero and nitrates appear. Fish can then be introduced. A 150 g sachet covers the complete cycling of a standard Myfood system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eOur quality commitments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement selected for its purity and effectiveness in closed-loop growing systems. Safety data sheet available on request. Compatible with all Myfood greenhouses (City and Family).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurity sheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myfood.eu\/wp-content\/FDS\/MYFOOD-FDS-SULFATE-AMMONIUM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMYFOOD-FDS-SULFATE-AMMONIUM.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"myfood Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39917652607151,"sku":"6088","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5669\/8287\/files\/sulfate_d_ammonium.png?v=1779352431"},{"product_id":"bactogen-nitrifying-bacteria","title":"Nitrifying Bacteria – Biological Filtration","description":"\u003cp\u003eBactogen is a concentrate of sporulating bacteria, enzymes, minerals and trace elements formulated to maintain the biological filtration of your aquaponic system. It improves the biological quality of the water and accelerates the organic pollutant purification cycle, ensuring a healthy environment for your fish and plants throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle of liquid bacterial concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryophilic sporulating strains (active from 10°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: bacteria, enzymes, minerals and trace elements of natural origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 12 months under normal storage conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eRole in the system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrifying bacteria are the living heart of your aquaponic system: they convert the toxic ammonia produced by fish into nitrites, then into nitrates that plants can absorb. Their activity can decline in winter, after a filter clean, treatment or major water change. Bactogen re-seeds and strengthens the biofilter bacterial colonies, maintaining an efficient nitrogen cycle even under challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryophilic strains\u003c\/strong\u003e: active from 10°C, perfectly suited to winter greenhouse conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: usable almost all year to maintain biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete purification\u003c\/strong\u003e: improves organic pollutant degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral oxides\u003c\/strong\u003e: produce only oxygen and mineral salts as metabolites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh survival rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: sporulating strains resistant to variable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before each use. Pour the recommended dose directly into the biological filter or tank. Use at system startup, after a water change of more than 30%, after a filter clean, or as monthly maintenance to keep filtration optimal. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(47, 167, 54);\"\u003eOur quality commitments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacterial concentrate based on strains selected for their effectiveness in closed-loop growing systems. Safety data sheet available on request. Compatible with all Myfood greenhouses (City and Family).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurity sheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myfood.eu\/wp-content\/FDS\/MYFOOD-FDS-BACTOGEN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMYFOOD-FDS-BACTOGEN.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"myfood Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41917238182063,"sku":"6056","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5669\/8287\/files\/Bactogen_bacteries_nutrifiantes.png?v=1779369634"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.myfood.eu\/en\/collections\/_cycling-bacteria.oembed","provider":"MYFOOD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}