Build a Stronger, More Stable Reef Microbiome
A prebiotic gel block that supports good bacteria and stabilises your aquarium
Biome-Matrix slowly releases natural prebiotics that help beneficial bacteria grow and spread through your tank. It strengthens your biofilter, improves stability, reduces harmful microbes, and supports coral and fish health. No dosing or maintenance needed.
Why Add Biome-Matrix?
Over 30 days, it builds a resilient biofilm that:
Feeds beneficial and probiotic bacteria
Increases the microbial diversity and stability
Supports nutrient balance
Competes with harmful microbes
The 5 Essential Microbial Roles enriched by Biome-Matrix
Each role represents a group of beneficial marine bacteria that support water quality, reduce waste, stabilise biofilms, and improve overall reef system health.
How It Works
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Marine-Derived Matrix
A compressed scaffold of reef-safe marine and bio-polymers feeding specialised bacteria and boosting their growth.
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Selective Feeding
Only beneficial and specialised microbes can tap into the Biome-Matrix block. Opportunists and cyanobacteria can't.
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Living Bio-block
Within one week the block's surface is coated in a dense, protective biofilm; fragments naturally slough into the water column and colonise rock, sand, and plumbing.
Key Bacterial Groups Cultivated by Biome-Matrix
| Ecological Role | increased bacteria types | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-Protectors | Kiloniella, Micavibrionaceae, Ruegeria, Roseibium, Sneathiella, Thalassobaculum | Produce natural antimicrobials that suppress Vibrio and other pathogens; strengthen coral and fish resilience; promote a stable, healthy reef microbiome |
| Organic-Matter Recyclers | Flexithrix, Agaribacterium, Algisphaera, Cyclobacterium | Break down detritus, biofilms, and dissolved organics. Reduces nutrient waste before it fuels nuisance algae |
| Biofilm Stabilizers & Maturity Builders | Hirschia, Hyphomonas, Vicingus, TMED27 group | Create strong, mature biofilms that prevent colonization by harmful microbes; support long-term system stability and robust biological filtration. |
| Nitrogen-Cycle Supporters | Nisaea, Nitrospira | Participate in nitrite/nitrate transformation; enhance the biological filtration capacity of the aquarium; promote water stability during feeding and bio-load changes. |
| Hard-to-Cultivate Reef Specialists (Coral Holobiont Enhancers) | Algisphaera, Planctomycetota, TMED27, UBA1924, Hirschia, Sneathiella | Fill ecological niches absent in sterile or new systems; contribute to late-stage biofilm maturity; support coral-associated microbial stability and reef microbiome diversity. |
Simple dosing
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One block per 100 L (26 gal)
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Halve the dose for nano reefs by cutting the gel in half and storing the unused piece in the fridge
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Position in a shaded, moderate-flow sump chamber, away from pump inlets.
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Replace when the block shrinks to ~20% of its original size