Bio-Spira vs. Stress Zyme

azn1stknightsou · 09-13-2005, 07:29 PM

I noticed that there were several products that claim to have beneficial bateria that helps with the development of the biological filter and keeps ammonia levels low. Which one is the better of the two that I saw, Bio-Spora or Stress Zyme. Bio-Spora is really expensive, so thats why I want to be sure.

fishboy · 09-13-2005, 07:33 PM

Bio-spora is expensive because it WORKS Stress Zyme and most other "instant cycle" products (exept stability) are cheap cause they DON'T WORK

shev · 09-13-2005, 07:37 PM

I thought it was called bio-spira since it used the right kind of bacteria, nitro-spira. many products have the wrong kind of bacteria, nitrobacter and nitrosomanas (spelling is gonna be waay off). or maybe they dont anymore.

and since bacteria is alive, it has to be refrigerated, and have oxygen, and have food. or anaerobic bacteria can take its place. havent heard of this happening to bio-spora though. just smell it to see if it smells like rotten eggs.

fishfreaks · 09-13-2005, 07:44 PM

yeah it is called bio-spira. that by far is the best so it'll definatly be worth your money.

euRasian32 · 09-14-2005, 07:55 AM

Stress-zyme, along with a few other "instant cycles", is falsely advertised. If you read closely on those products they contradict instant cycling.

Bio-spora has been used successfully by lots of aquarists. I personally haven't tried it. Take into consideration, a naturally cycled tank will be more stable than any quick start method.

**Scuba Kid** · 09-14-2005, 01:06 PM

ive used bio spira for 2 of my tanks and im about to use it on my 150. ive never had any problems with it...it works great.

mousey · 09-14-2005, 02:52 PM

I went to big al's again today and asked if they could get biospira. the manager says it is illegal in canada!!
i am not planning on selling it.
Manager says it is the same as stress zyme!!
Sigh. it does no good when the customers read more about stuff than the "pros"

**TheOldSalt** · 09-14-2005, 09:03 PM

That's just plain sad.

As for comparing Bio-Spira to stress-Zyme...you can't; there's no comparison. Stress-Zyme isn't even in BioSpira's league.

I hope there isn't a product actually called Bio-SpOra on the market, because that would nullify everything we've said in this thread.

shev · 09-14-2005, 09:16 PM

I've personally never tried any comercial bacteria. I have my own.

IloveCichlids · 09-15-2005, 01:30 PM

I have never used it but have known people that have and say it works great (Bio-Spira) Have you tried a site on the internet? I am not saying to do anything illegal, but just a suggestion to find it. I like to use fosterandsmiths.com personally. There is also a site called aquatic supply where you may be able to find it.

Thunderkiss · 09-15-2005, 04:57 PM

Cycle and bio-zyme are only good for reducing organic builups such as mulm .... no use for cycling at all sadly.

**TheOldSalt** · 09-16-2005, 07:18 AM

Foster/Smith doesn't carry BioSpira. They DO have Stability, though, which makes a good second-best choice.

**Damon** · 09-16-2005, 08:43 AM

The best product for cycling a tank are live plants

**fish_doc** · 09-16-2005, 09:16 AM

Stress-Zyme helps with the slime coat and reducing stress on the fish during cycling. bio-spira is a bacterial product that deals with the water chemistry.

09-13-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
azn1stknightsou Shark Bait Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sacramento Age: 19 Posts: 84 User Feedback: (0)	Bio-Spira vs. Stress Zyme I noticed that there were several products that claim to have beneficial bateria that helps with the development of the biological filter and keeps ammonia levels low. Which one is the better of the two that I saw, Bio-Spora or Stress Zyme. Bio-Spora is really expensive, so thats why I want to be sure. __________________ God has a sense of humor. Want proof? Just go to Walmart and look at people.

09-13-2005, 07:33 PM	#2
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,655 User Feedback: (0)	Bio-spora is expensive because it WORKS Stress Zyme and most other "instant cycle" products (exept stability) are cheap cause they DON'T WORK __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

09-13-2005, 07:44 PM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303 User Feedback: (5)	yeah it is called bio-spira. that by far is the best so it'll definatly be worth your money. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

09-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#5
euRasian32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 751 User Feedback: (2)	Stress-zyme, along with a few other "instant cycles", is falsely advertised. If you read closely on those products they contradict instant cycling. Bio-spora has been used successfully by lots of aquarists. I personally haven't tried it. Take into consideration, a naturally cycled tank will be more stable than any quick start method. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

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09-13-2005, 07:37 PM	#3
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 19 Posts: 1,561 User Feedback: (0)	I thought it was called bio-spira since it used the right kind of bacteria, nitro-spira. many products have the wrong kind of bacteria, nitrobacter and nitrosomanas (spelling is gonna be waay off). or maybe they dont anymore. and since bacteria is alive, it has to be refrigerated, and have oxygen, and have food. or anaerobic bacteria can take its place. havent heard of this happening to bio-spora though. just smell it to see if it smells like rotten eggs.

09-14-2005, 02:52 PM	#7
mousey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 763 User Feedback: (0)	I went to big al's again today and asked if they could get biospira. the manager says it is illegal in canada!! i am not planning on selling it. Manager says it is the same as stress zyme!! Sigh. it does no good when the customers read more about stuff than the "pros"

09-14-2005, 09:03 PM	#8
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,008 User Feedback: (5)	That's just plain sad. As for comparing Bio-Spira to stress-Zyme...you can't; there's no comparison. Stress-Zyme isn't even in BioSpira's league. I hope there isn't a product actually called Bio-SpOra on the market, because that would nullify everything we've said in this thread.

09-14-2005, 09:16 PM	#9
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 19 Posts: 1,561 User Feedback: (0)	I've personally never tried any comercial bacteria. I have my own.

09-15-2005, 01:30 PM	#10
IloveCichlids Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 29 Posts: 456 User Feedback: (0)	I have never used it but have known people that have and say it works great (Bio-Spira) Have you tried a site on the internet? I am not saying to do anything illegal, but just a suggestion to find it. I like to use fosterandsmiths.com personally. There is also a site called aquatic supply where you may be able to find it. __________________ When you feel like this... , just watch your fish, & have a tasty beverage (of your choice, I like Kool-Aid)!

09-15-2005, 04:57 PM	#11
Thunderkiss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 376 User Feedback: (0)	Cycle and bio-zyme are only good for reducing organic builups such as mulm .... no use for cycling at all sadly.

09-16-2005, 07:18 AM	#12
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,008 User Feedback: (5)	Foster/Smith doesn't carry BioSpira. They DO have Stability, though, which makes a good second-best choice.

09-16-2005, 08:43 AM	#13
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	The best product for cycling a tank are live plants __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

09-16-2005, 09:16 AM	#14
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,820 User Feedback: (0)	Stress-Zyme helps with the slime coat and reducing stress on the fish during cycling. bio-spira is a bacterial product that deals with the water chemistry. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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