{"product_id":"hydrospace-pns-homegro-grow-your-own-pns-bacteria-kit-2-5-gallon","title":"Hydrospace PNS HomeGro Grow-Your-Own PNS Bacteria Kit – 2.5 Gallon","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGrow your own supply of beneficial purple non-sulfur bacteria with \u003cstrong\u003eHydrospace PNS HomeGro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a complete cultivation kit designed to make producing large quantities of PNSB practical and economical for serious aquarists.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than repeatedly purchasing smaller bottles of pre-grown bacteria, HomeGro provides the essential components needed to cultivate a large batch at home. The finished culture can treat approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8,000 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, making HomeGro particularly useful for large aquariums, multi-tank systems, fish rooms and high-volume aquarium keepers. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy PNS HomeGro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Your Own PNS Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomeGro provides the core materials needed to cultivate purple non-sulfur bacteria rather than relying exclusively on pre-grown bottled cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreats Approximately 8,000 Gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA completed culture provides enough PNSB to treat approximately 8,000 gallons of aquarium water. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for High-Volume Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great option for large displays, multiple aquariums, fish rooms and aquarists who regularly incorporate PNS bacteria into their aquarium routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduce Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping Waste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing bacteria at home reduces the need to repeatedly ship and dispose of smaller bottles, providing a more efficient approach for frequent users. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Cultivation System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit provides the specialized vessel, bacterial inoculum and growth medium needed to get the culture started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydrospace PNS HomeGro kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Gallon Culture Vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCap \u0026amp; Spigot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSticker Thermometer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Medium Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePNSB Inoculum Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inoculum contains a selected blend of probiotic purple non-sulfur bacteria cultures. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Supplies Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome common household supplies are required to prepare and maintain the culture, including purified water, a kitchen funnel and thermometer, unscented household bleach, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol and an appropriate light source. 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