{"title":"BRAND: DrTim's","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"drtims-saltwater-60ml-treats-30-gal","title":"DrTim's Saltwater One \u0026 Only - 60ml - Treats 30 gal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreat Aquarium Nitrite \u0026amp; Ammonia Levels\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to Eliminate New Tank Syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria Are Extremely Versatile:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tEliminates new tank syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tInstantly creates a bio filter\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tRemoves toxic ammonia and nitrite, naturally\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo sulfur or other offensive odors\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo wait needed\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t100% natural\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank, after a water change, cleaning your filter, when adding new fish and after a disease treatment to control ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe key to setting up a successful aquarium is to quickly convert the fish waste to a non-toxic form. This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48699082834162,"sku":"DRT-2005","price":22.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24879.jpg?v=1769631007"},{"product_id":"drtims-saltwater-120ml-treats-60gal","title":"DrTim's Saltwater One \u0026 Only (120ml - Treats 60gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreat Aquarium Nitrite \u0026amp; Ammonia Levels\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to Eliminate New Tank Syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria Are Extremely Versatile:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tEliminates new tank syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tInstantly creates a bio filter\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tRemoves toxic ammonia and nitrite, naturally\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo sulfur or other offensive odors\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo wait needed\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t100% natural\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank, after a water change, cleaning your filter, when adding new fish and after a disease treatment to control ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe key to setting up a successful aquarium is to quickly convert the fish waste to a non-toxic form. This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48699082866930,"sku":"DRT-2012","price":40.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24883.jpg?v=1769631010"},{"product_id":"drtims-saltwater-240ml-treats-120-gal","title":"DrTim's Saltwater One \u0026 Only (240ml - Treats 120 gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreat Aquarium Nitrite \u0026amp; Ammonia Levels\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to Eliminate New Tank Syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria Are Extremely Versatile:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tEliminates new tank syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tInstantly creates a bio filter\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tRemoves toxic ammonia and nitrite, naturally\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo sulfur or other offensive odors\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo wait needed\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t100% natural\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank, after a water change, cleaning your filter, when adding new fish and after a disease treatment to control ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe key to setting up a successful aquarium is to quickly convert the fish waste to a non-toxic form. This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48699082899698,"sku":"DRT-2029","price":66.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24884.jpg?v=1769631012"},{"product_id":"drtims-saltwater-480ml-treats-240-gal","title":"DrTim's Saltwater One \u0026 Only (480ml - Treats 240 gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreat Aquarium Nitrite \u0026amp; Ammonia Levels\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to Eliminate New Tank Syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria Are Extremely Versatile:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tEliminates new tank syndrome\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tInstantly creates a bio filter\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tRemoves toxic ammonia and nitrite, naturally\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo sulfur or other offensive odors\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo wait needed\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t100% natural\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank, after a water change, cleaning your filter, when adding new fish and after a disease treatment to control ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe key to setting up a successful aquarium is to quickly convert the fish waste to a non-toxic form. This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48699137753330,"sku":"DRT-2036","price":122.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24885.jpg?v=1769634605"},{"product_id":"drtims-saltwater-defense-120ml-treats-240gal","title":"DrTim's Saltwater First Defense (120ml - Treats 240gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tStress Relief \u0026amp; Immune Support\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s First Defense to Promote Healing and Repair Wounds in Your Tank\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFirst Defense Helps Fish Adapt to New Environments\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFirst Defense contains a mixture of vitamins and immunostimulants that work together to help fish and other aquatic organisms adapt and cope when introduced to new environments and stress that can occur with poor water quality conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFirst Defense also neutralizes chlorine and chloramine, buffers against pH changes and detoxifies heavy metals. 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Freshwater fish are “saltier” than the water they are in, so aquarium water is automatically absorbed by osmosis through the skin and gills, along with whatever is in the water. So adding the vitamins in First Defense to the aquarium water means those vitamins will be absorbed into the fish, in turn helping the fish fight stress.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSaltwater fish have the opposite situation in comparison with freshwater fish. Saltwater are continually losing their internal water to the aquarium so they must constantly drink aquarium water to replenish the water loss. Therefore, any vitamins, minerals and other stress relief agents in the water are ingested along with the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAs mentioned earlier, many stressors open the fish up to what are called secondary bacteria diseases. Secondary in this case means that the bacteria were not the initial stressor of the fish but now that the fish are stressed, they are more susceptible to bacterial infection.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThere are two ways First Defense helps to fight off bacterial diseases. Firstly, bacteria need an invasion point or spot to gain entry into the fish. This spot usually occurs where the natural slime coat of the fish has been lost either by being rubbed off or the fish losing a scale. First Defense contains polymers that act to replace the slime coat and help ward off infection points.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSecondly, for bacteria and viruses to be effective, they must overwhelm the natural defenses of the fish or coral. 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Freshwater fish are “saltier” than the water they are in, so aquarium water is automatically absorbed by osmosis through the skin and gills, along with whatever is in the water. So adding the vitamins in First Defense to the aquarium water means those vitamins will be absorbed into the fish, in turn helping the fish fight stress.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSaltwater fish have the opposite situation in comparison with freshwater fish. Saltwater are continually losing their internal water to the aquarium so they must constantly drink aquarium water to replenish the water loss. Therefore, any vitamins, minerals and other stress relief agents in the water are ingested along with the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAs mentioned earlier, many stressors open the fish up to what are called secondary bacteria diseases. 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Algaecides can also kill beneficial microorganisms that are needed to keep the aquarium in balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eGo Natural – Stop Using Antibiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s Aquatics Waste-Away as a 100% natural way to get rid of the underlying cause of out of control growth of aquarium slime, algae and cyanobacteria. These unsightly organisms grow when nutrients and organics are high in your aquarium. The only long-term way to deal with them is to eliminate their food – excess nutrient and organics.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWaste-Away is an innovative, special blend of bacteria isolated from our own freshwater and saltwater aquaria and ponds. These bacteria attack organics, both dissolved and particulate, in the aquarium and in the process consume phosphate and nitrate. 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Algaecides can also kill beneficial microorganisms that are needed to keep the aquarium in balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eGo Natural – Stop Using Antibiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s Aquatics Waste-Away as a 100% natural way to get rid of the underlying cause of out of control growth of aquarium slime, algae and cyanobacteria. These unsightly organisms grow when nutrients and organics are high in your aquarium. The only long-term way to deal with them is to eliminate their food – excess nutrient and organics.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWaste-Away is an innovative, special blend of bacteria isolated from our own freshwater and saltwater aquaria and ponds. These bacteria attack organics, both dissolved and particulate, in the aquarium and in the process consume phosphate and nitrate. As mentioned organics, nitrate and phosphate fuel growth of algae, slime and cyanobacteria so using antibiotics\/algaecides will only temporally help. And once they kill their target the dead algae and cyanobacteria decay producing more organics and nutrients to feed more algae and cyanobacteria – continuing the cycle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Get Rid of Algae and Cyanobacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe traditional methods of using antibiotics and algaecides have one “benefit” – they work fast. You can usually see results in a day. But this “victory” is short lived and the cyanobacteria or algae come back even stronger than before because, as mentioned earlier, the decaying dead cells become food that spurs the re-growth of the algae and cyanobacteria. The 100% natural alternative method presented here takes a little longer but does not involve any harmful chemicals or antibiotics, just beneficial bacteria that GET TO THE SOURCE of the problem.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s how to proceed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tManually remove as much of the algae\/cyano as possible by siphoning, netting and micro filtration.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse DrTim’s Re-Fresh for a total of 10 to 14 days, adding Re-Fresh every 3 to 4 days (dosage is 5 ml per 10 gallons aquarium water). Reef tank owners – beware that high doses of Re-Fresh may harm snails and shrimp so these organisms should be removed from the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAfter the Re-Fresh regime, dose the aquarium with Waste-Away. Start with a half-dose (5ml per 10 gallons). Add another half dose 2 days later. If there are a lot of organics in the system you may experience cloudy water. This is a sign that the beneficial bacteria are working but also a sign to proceed cautiously because too much of a bacterial bloom can lower the oxygen to dangerous levels. If there is no cloudiness, add a full dose on day 4. Continue to add Waste-Away every 2 to 3 days (watching for any cloudiness) for 2 weeks. Generally at the end of this 4 week period of adding Re-Fresh and Waste-Away, the tank will be clean and there will be a noticeable improvement in water clarity and cleanliness of the substrate.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOnce the aquarium is looking better, Waste-Away should be added on a routine basis – at least every month. However, it is important for you to evaluate the reasons for the organic build-up in the aquarium in the first place. Is it the result of overfeeding, overpopulation, lack of routine cleaning? 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This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs about Dr Tim’s One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only and the next day the aquarium water was cloudy or milky\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCloudy water is not caused by nitrifying bacteria because they cannot multiply fast enough to reach a population level that would turn the water cloudy. Cloudy water is generally caused by a bloom of heterotrophic bacteria in response to elevated levels of organics in the water. This can be reduced by thoroughly washing the gravel, rock and other items before placing them in the aquarium. The best way to control cloudy water is to do a partial water change and limit feeding. The water will usually clear up after a day or two.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only to my tank which already had high ammonia (nitrite) and the concentrations did not drop\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf the ammonia or nitrite concentration in the aquarium is above 10 ppm (as nitrogen) or 10 mg\/L-N, you should do a partial water change before adding One \u0026amp; Only. The reason is that these bacteria prefer low concentrations of ammonia\/nitrite and can actually be inhibited by high levels of these chemicals. 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This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs about Dr Tim’s One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only and the next day the aquarium water was cloudy or milky\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCloudy water is not caused by nitrifying bacteria because they cannot multiply fast enough to reach a population level that would turn the water cloudy. Cloudy water is generally caused by a bloom of heterotrophic bacteria in response to elevated levels of organics in the water. This can be reduced by thoroughly washing the gravel, rock and other items before placing them in the aquarium. The best way to control cloudy water is to do a partial water change and limit feeding. The water will usually clear up after a day or two.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only to my tank which already had high ammonia (nitrite) and the concentrations did not drop\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf the ammonia or nitrite concentration in the aquarium is above 10 ppm (as nitrogen) or 10 mg\/L-N, you should do a partial water change before adding One \u0026amp; Only. The reason is that these bacteria prefer low concentrations of ammonia\/nitrite and can actually be inhibited by high levels of these chemicals. Thus, a tank which already has high ammonia (or nitrite) will not see results as fast as if you had added One \u0026amp; Only at the beginning. 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This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs about Dr Tim’s One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only and the next day the aquarium water was cloudy or milky\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCloudy water is not caused by nitrifying bacteria because they cannot multiply fast enough to reach a population level that would turn the water cloudy. Cloudy water is generally caused by a bloom of heterotrophic bacteria in response to elevated levels of organics in the water. This can be reduced by thoroughly washing the gravel, rock and other items before placing them in the aquarium. The best way to control cloudy water is to do a partial water change and limit feeding. The water will usually clear up after a day or two.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only to my tank which already had high ammonia (nitrite) and the concentrations did not drop\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf the ammonia or nitrite concentration in the aquarium is above 10 ppm (as nitrogen) or 10 mg\/L-N, you should do a partial water change before adding One \u0026amp; Only. The reason is that these bacteria prefer low concentrations of ammonia\/nitrite and can actually be inhibited by high levels of these chemicals. Thus, a tank which already has high ammonia (or nitrite) will not see results as fast as if you had added One \u0026amp; Only at the beginning. 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This is done by nitrifying bacteria. Under normal conditions it can take 30 to 45 days for these bacteria to become naturally established in a newly set-up aquarium. Unfortunately, during this time period, ammonia and nitrite can increase to levels toxic to fish – a process called New Tank Syndrome. For years, it was assumed that two particular species of nitrifying bacteria were responsible for this process but original scientific research by Dr. Timothy Hovanec showed this not to be the case. This is one reason why nitrification products have failed to work in the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOur nitrifying bacteria are the result of the latest scientific research and are used by public aquariums and professionals around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs about Dr Tim’s One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat is One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is the latest mixture of nitrifying bacteria by Dr Timothy Hovanec. There are formulations available for freshwater aquaria, saltwater aquaria, reef, nano, and seahorse aquaria, and koi ponds and water gardens. One \u0026amp; Only will quickly establish a functioning biological filter in your aquarium, allowing you to immediately add fish to your tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat will One \u0026amp; Only do for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only is designed for one job – to quickly establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium so that your fish do not experience New Tank Syndrome (NTS), which is when the water contains such high levels of ammonia and\/or nitrite that your fish die. One \u0026amp; Only does this by containing species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria that prefer to live in the fish tank environment. One \u0026amp; Only is not a sludge buster nor will One \u0026amp; Only remove nitrate. One \u0026amp; Only will maintain ammonia and nitrite below toxic concentrations and establish a fully functioning biological filter in less than half the time of a similar but non-dosed aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be added to the aquaria?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBefore adding One \u0026amp; Only to your tank, make sure the water has been dechlorinated. Research has shown that One \u0026amp; Only can be safely used with DrTim’s Aquatics’ AquaCleanse tapwater detoxifier. Other dechlorinators can be used but some are actually harmful to One \u0026amp; Only: do not use any product that contains aldehydes in its formula. UV-sterilizers and protein skimmers should be turned off before adding One \u0026amp; Only and remain off for 36-48 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is important to shake the bottle well before adding One \u0026amp; Only. If you see only a clear liquid you have not shaken One \u0026amp; Only well enough. Pour the One \u0026amp; Only over the biological filter media in your biofilter. If you do not have dedicated filter media it is fine to pour the liquid into the fish tank water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should One \u0026amp; Only be added?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only should be added after the tank has been set up. At this point the water should have reached the proper temperature and have been dechlorinated. Start the filter and make sure it is functioning and then add One \u0026amp; Only. Fish should be added within 24 hours of adding One \u0026amp; Only nitrifying bacteria. An alternative to adding fish is to add some ammonia to the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow many fish can I add to the aquarium after dosing with One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is the hardest question to answer because every situation is different. One \u0026amp; Only will dramatically reduce the time it takes to establish a biofilter in your newly set-up aquarium. However, even One \u0026amp; Only has limits.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFor instance, if you set up a saltwater tank and use uncured live rock, One \u0026amp; Only may not be able to initially control the ammonia concentration in the water because there will be too much decay of organic matter from the uncured live rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOr if you let every friend of your kids feed the new fish tank such that you are grossly overfeeding the tank, One \u0026amp; Only will not be able to maintain low levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAlso, some fish species are very sensitive to any amount of ammonia in the water so these fish should not be added to the tank in the first 20 or so days after set-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIn general, you can add one giant danio-sized fish per gallon when initially dosing with One \u0026amp; Only. Feed normally and monitor ammonia and nitrite levels in the water. You might see a little ammonia or nitrite for a day or so but this will quickly disappear. You can then add more fish to the aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow is One \u0026amp; Only different from other bacterial additives?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOne \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria is different than other bacterial mixes on the market today for a variety of reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is the only mixture currently available to the hobbyist that is grown and certified by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown together as a microbial community of bacteria which means they work together more effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a microstructure, not as “free” cells in water, which helps the bacteria stay active for a longer time period.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDoes One \u0026amp; Only ALWAYS have to be refrigerated?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNo. One \u0026amp; Only should never be frozen, nor should it be kept at temperatures above 95°F. Normal room temperature will not harm the bacteria in One \u0026amp; Only. Perhaps it is easier to think about it this way: One \u0026amp; Only is not like an ice cream cone. Once ice cream is exposed to room temperatures it starts to melt, and if it completely melts you have a mess and no longer ice cream. One \u0026amp; Only is not like this. One \u0026amp; Only will last for 6 months at room temperatures (65 to 85°F). At colder temperatures (around 50°F) One \u0026amp; Only will last one year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow should One \u0026amp; Only be treated in relation to temperature?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe best way to handle One \u0026amp; Only is to treat it the same way you would treat your fish. You wouldn’t keep the bag of fish you just bought at the fish store in direct sunlight in your car for hours while you continued shopping nor would you let that bag of fish freeze — the same goes for One \u0026amp; Only. Keep One \u0026amp; Only in moderate temperatures and it will be perfectly fine when you get it home and are ready to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat about the longer term storage of One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAt a temperature of about 50°F, One \u0026amp; Only will be viable for one year. Each bottle is stamped on the back with the words “best used by” and then a month and year.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen should I use One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse One \u0026amp; Only when setting up a new tank and after major environmental changes to your aquarium. Examples of major changes include a disease treatment with antibiotics or chemicals that are harmful to the nitrifying bacteria, after a major gravel cleaning which can disturb the bacteria on the gravel and after a failure of the filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCan One \u0026amp; Only be used for fishless cycling?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tYes, but there is no real reason to do fishless cycling with One \u0026amp; Only. However, if you choose to go that route you need to add ammonia to the water after dosing the One \u0026amp; Only because the bacteria need some source of ammonia to start growing a bigger population. Dose ammonia to an initial concentration of 2 to 4 ppm which should disappear quickly, with nitrate increasing a little then disappearing. Dose one or two more times with ammonia and after your test kits show no ammonia and nitrite, it is safe to start adding fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhat does the lot code and date label on One \u0026amp; Only mean?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe lot code is just a way for us to track the manufacturing and bottling process of One \u0026amp; Only. The lot number does not have a special code; it is just the lot assigned to the batch of One \u0026amp; Only bottled at that time. The “best used by” date is the date we recommend one uses One \u0026amp; Only by. It does not mean that One \u0026amp; Only will be totally ineffective after that date, only that the efficacy of One \u0026amp; Only will have decayed, but using One \u0026amp; Only will still establish a biofilter faster than doing nothing at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHow can bacteria live in a bottle and not die for 6 months or a year?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA common misconception about bacteria in general is that they die if they are not fed. From a human being point of view this sounds perfectly reasonable: if you don’t eat, you die. However, bacteria are not human beings. Bacteria operate much differently than people and have a variety of ways to deal with those times when resources are not available for them to grow and reproduce. Some bacteria when stressed (from say lack of nutrients) form spores and go into a resting stage, waiting for conditions to improve. Nitrifiers do not form spores but have other mechanisms to deal with nutrient deficient periods. For nitrifiers, one way to deal with stressful conditions is to form a protective “shield” called EPS. EPS stands for extracellular polymeric substances and is, in simplistic terms, an organic protective shield that research shows inhibits various organisms from attacking and breaking open the cell wall of nitrifiers. Nitrifiers belong to a very old line of bacteria (millions of years) and they have developed ways to cope with very long periods of “drought.” Because the nitrifiers in DrTim’s One \u0026amp; Only are grown on a substrate, they can form EPS when needed and last 6 to 12 months in a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI have a Brackish water tank – which bacteria is for me?\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe choice of whether to use the Freshwater One \u0026amp; Only or the Saltwater One \u0026amp; Only bacteria in a brackish water tank depends upon the salinity (or specific gravity [S.G.]) of your water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is less than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the freshwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf your salinity is greater than 10 ppt (1.007 S.G.) then use the saltwater formula.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting One \u0026amp; Only Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only and the next day the aquarium water was cloudy or milky\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCloudy water is not caused by nitrifying bacteria because they cannot multiply fast enough to reach a population level that would turn the water cloudy. Cloudy water is generally caused by a bloom of heterotrophic bacteria in response to elevated levels of organics in the water. This can be reduced by thoroughly washing the gravel, rock and other items before placing them in the aquarium. The best way to control cloudy water is to do a partial water change and limit feeding. The water will usually clear up after a day or two.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tI added One \u0026amp; Only to my tank which already had high ammonia (nitrite) and the concentrations did not drop\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIf the ammonia or nitrite concentration in the aquarium is above 10 ppm (as nitrogen) or 10 mg\/L-N, you should do a partial water change before adding One \u0026amp; Only. The reason is that these bacteria prefer low concentrations of ammonia\/nitrite and can actually be inhibited by high levels of these chemicals. 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First Defense should be used when doing partial water changes, during disease treatments and when fish are showing signs of stress.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eReduce Stress in Your Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFish and corals react to stress in many of the same ways that humans do. Stress can reduce their ability to fight off disease, resulting in poor body condition and loss of color. If the stress agents in the aquarium are not removed, the animal will eventually be invaded by opportunistic bacteria or develop a viral infection and then die.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSo what are the common stress agents in an aquarium? The most common is poor water quality. But poor water quality is a rather general term, as what may be poor for one animal could be fine for another. So one needs to know some basics about the animals they are keeping. Also, the stress may be a series of problems that finally affect the fish or corals. For example, nitrifying bacteria prefer a higher pH value (between 7.5 and 8.5), and as the pH drops below this range, the bacteria do not perform as well at removing ammonia. As the pH drops below 7 and close to 6, the bacteria may stop functioning and ammonia can start to build up in the aquarium water. Constant low levels of ammonia have been shown to stunt fish growth and open fish up to bacterial diseases. So the problem (the stress agent) in this case is the ammonia, but the reason for the ammonia is the low pH of the water. Raising the pH by doing a partial water change will solve this problem, but I know of cases where hobbyists try to “treat” the ammonia, rather than fix the pH. 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You might be thinking, “How can it do that when the fish aren’t eating in the first place?” The answer lies in the basic physiology of fish. Freshwater fish are “saltier” than the water they are in, so aquarium water is automatically absorbed by osmosis through the skin and gills, along with whatever is in the water. So adding the vitamins in First Defense to the aquarium water means those vitamins will be absorbed into the fish, in turn helping the fish fight stress.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSaltwater fish have the opposite situation in comparison with freshwater fish. Saltwater are continually losing their internal water to the aquarium so they must constantly drink aquarium water to replenish the water loss. 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As mentioned organics, nitrate and phosphate fuel growth of algae, slime and cyanobacteria so using antibiotics\/algaecides will only temporally help. And once they kill their target the dead algae and cyanobacteria decay producing more organics and nutrients to feed more algae and cyanobacteria – continuing the cycle.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Get Rid of Algae and Cyanobacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe traditional methods of using antibiotics and algaecides have one “benefit” – they work fast. You can usually see results in a day. But this “victory” is short lived and the cyanobacteria or algae come back even stronger than before because, as mentioned earlier, the decaying dead cells become food that spurs the re-growth of the algae and cyanobacteria. 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Fine to use in all types of filter systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreats 400 gallons\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48712549630194,"sku":"DRT-8625","price":24.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24920.png?v=1770135014"},{"product_id":"drtims-carbon-16oz-treats-70-gal","title":"DrTim's Carbon PLUS (16oz - Treats 70 gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCarbon-PLUS™ is mix of Carbon and Phos-Eliminator™ that use adsorption and ion-exchange to remove organics, colors, smells,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tphosphates and silicates as well as metals and acids.              \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse 1 cup (240 ml) of for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCarbon PLUS™ should be rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNext place in your sump, filter or other part of the system.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCAUTION - product will generate heat and fizzle when first wet - do not let contact skin.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWill last about 6-8 weeks depending on tank conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreats 70 gallons.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48712550154482,"sku":"DRT-8663","price":21.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24921.png?v=1770135016"},{"product_id":"drtims-carbon-32oz-treats-140-gal","title":"DrTim's Carbon PLUS (32oz - Treats 140 gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCarbon-PLUS™ is mix of Carbon and Phos-Eliminator™ that use adsorption and ion-exchange to remove organics, colors, smells,\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tphosphates and silicates as well as metals and acids.         \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse 1 cup (240 ml) of for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of water.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCarbon PLUS™ should be rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNext place in your sump, filter or other part of the system.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCAUTION - product will generate heat and fizzle when first wet - do not let contact skin.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWill last about 6-8 weeks depending on tank conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTreats 140 gallons.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Dr. Tim's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48712550711538,"sku":"DRT-8670","price":35.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/24922.png?v=1770135020"},{"product_id":"drtims-phoseliminator-16oz-treats-300-gal","title":"DrTim's Phos-Eliminator (16oz - Treats 300 gal)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPhos-ELIMINATOR™ quickly removes phosphate and silicate from marine and freshwater aquaria.      \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tReef Safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt should not be used with phosphate-based buffers.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse 1\/3 cup (85 ml) of Phos-ELIMINATOR™ for every 50 gallons saltwater or 100 gallons freshwater.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tProduct should be rinsed with freshwater before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCAUTION - product may generate heat and fizzle upon initial contact with water - handle carefully.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPlace into a filter bag and put filter bag in area of high water flow. 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