Brightwell Aquatics Clean Aquarium Guide

Clean Aquarium Guide – How to Fix Common Aquarium Problems

This guide helps identify common aquarium issues and the recommended Brightwell product solutions based on your specific problem.

How do I use this guide?
Find the issue that best matches your aquarium condition, then use the recommended primary product. Secondary and tertiary products can be added for enhanced results.

What should I use for regular aquarium maintenance?

• Use MicroBacter7 as your primary product
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M for added biological diversity
• Optional: Reef BioFuel for nutrient control support

My water is cloudy. What should I do?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Additional support: Clarifi SW if needed

I just did a water change. Should I add anything?

• Use MicroBacter Start XLM to re-establish bacteria
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Optional: Reef BioFuel

My rocks, glass, or surfaces are dirty or covered in buildup. What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter Clean
• Optional: Razor M for direct surface cleaning
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M

My ammonia or nitrite levels are high. What should I do?

• Use MicroBacter Start XLM
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Additional support: Erāse Cl if needed

My phosphate levels are high. What should I use?

• Use Phosphāt-E
• Optional: MicroBacter7
• Optional: MicroBacter Clean

My nitrate levels are high. What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: Xport NO3 or MicroBacter Lattice
• Additional support: Nitrāt-R

My aquarium water smells bad. What should I do?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Additional support: Purit

My water has a yellow tint. What should I use?

• Use Purit
• Optional: MicroBacter7
• Additional support: Organit-R

I have cyanobacteria (red or green slime). What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Additional support: Razor M

I have brown diatoms on the glass. What should I use?

• Use Razor M
• Optional: Extrax Phos
• Additional support: Xport PO4

I have dinoflagellates. What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: Purit
• Additional support: Organit-R

I have green hair algae or valonia. What should I use?

• Use Razor M
• Optional: MicroBacter Clean
• Additional support: Phosphāt-E

I have bryopsis. What should I use?

• Use Razor M
• Optional: MicroBacter Clean
• Additional support: Hydrāt-MG

My gravel or substrate is dirty. What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter7
• Optional: MicroBacter Purple M
• Optional: Reef BioFuel

I have visible mulm or detritus buildup. What should I use?

• Use MicroBacter Clean
• Optional: Purit
• Additional support: Organit-R

Can I use multiple products from this guide together?
Yes. The guide is designed with a primary, secondary, and tertiary approach. Start with the primary product and add others as needed for your specific issue.

How long does it take to see results?

• Initial improvements: a few days
• Typical results: 1–4 weeks
• Heavily impacted systems: may take longer

Does this guide replace regular maintenance?
No. Regular water changes, proper feeding, and routine maintenance are still required for long-term aquarium health.