How Safe is UltraClear BioFilter Sure-Start?
The bacterial species included in UltraClear BioFilter Sure-Start are recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) as Biosafety Level 1 bacteria. CDC and ATCC give the following definition of Biosafety Level 1 bacteria: ‘ATCC cultures and related products are classified by biosafety level (BSL) in an effort to provide guidance to the user on potential risk. The classification is based on assessment of the potential risk using U.S. Public Health Service guidelines, with assistance provided by ATCC scientific advisory committees. Those items in BSL-1 have no known potential to cause disease in humans or animals.’ Dosage Instructions Use UltraClear BioFilter Sure-Start whenever starting a new biofilter, at the start of pond season, or after a known or suspected upset such as accidental overfeeding, medication, extreme temperatures or chemical shock. Use 2 ounces per dose for biofilters that flow up to 3 gallons per minu
