Microplex Nano VI⁵ | Microplex and VI⁵ mineral vector for small aquariums | BTA

Small-tank probiotic Microplex Nano VI5 The full 24-strain Microplex consortium, precision-cut with the VI5 mineral vector so small aquariums get a dose you can actually measure. One level scoop per 25 litres. No scales, no guesswork. 24strains 1g/50Ldose rate VI5vector inside Consortium 24 strains The complete Microplex blend, nothing removed. Carrier VI⁵ vector Mineral colonisation surfaces in every dose. Dose rate 1 g / 50 L Measured with the included 0.5 g scoop. Potency 5 × 10⁹ CFU/g Declared blend figure on every label. New Same 24-strain consortium as Microplex — sized for nano and home aquariums ✓ 24 biological strains ✓ 5 × 10⁹ CFU/g blend ✓ Freshwater & marine ✓ Scoop + tiny spoon included ✓ Brewable before dosing Microplex has always been a professional-grade concentrate — brilliant for hatcheries, awkward for a 60-litre display. Microplex Nano VI⁵ solves that properly: the same consortium blended with the VI⁵ ion-exchange mineral so the dose rate lands on a friendly 1 gram per 50 litres. And because the carrier is VI⁵ rather than an inert filler, every scoop delivers microbes already attached to microscopic colonisation surfaces. Not a watered-down Microplex — Microplex with a better delivery system. The Nano difference Why Nano is different A dose you can weigh Full-strength Microplex asks a nano keeper for fractions of a gram — below what kitchen scales can reliably measure. Nano's cut brings the dose to a whole gram per 50 litres, so the included scoop is suddenly accurate. Same 24-strain consortium Nothing is removed from the biology. Every strain in the Microplex blend is here at the same concentration in the water once dosed — nitrifiers, organic processors and the full support crew. VI⁵ vector built in The cut isn't filler. Each dose carries VI⁵ mineral — charged colonisation surfaces that microbes attach to within minutes instead of washing out. Features Built for small systems 1 g / 50 L dose rate One gram per 50 litres. One level scoop does a 25 L tank; two do a 50 L. 24 strains intact The complete Microplex consortium. Nitrification support, organic-waste processing and water-quality stability in one blend. 5 × 10⁹ CFU/g declared Verified blend potency. Ten times easier to dose, same target concentration in your water. VI⁵ mineral vector 150+ m² per gram of colonisation surface. Microbes attach within minutes and seed the water from a stable mineral base. Freshwater & marine Both systems supported. Use according to label directions in any aquarium or small aquaculture setup. Right-sized packs The pack matches the tank. Choose your size at the top of the page — the powder stays fresh instead of outliving the hobby. Dosing Find your tank in the table Microplex Nano VI⁵ targets 100,000 CFU/ml in the water — the same concentration as the original Microplex guide at its high-dose setting. Both dosing tools ship in the tub. Follow current label directions. Microplex Nano VI⁵ dose reference Tank volume Nano VI⁵ per dose Scoop (0.5 g) Tiny spoon (0.05 g) 10 L nano 0.2 g — 4 spoons 25 L 0.5 g 1 scoop 10 spoons 50 L 1 g 2 scoops 20 spoons 100 L 2 g 4 scoops 40 spoons 200 L 4 g 8 scoops 80 spoons 500 L+ At this size, full-strength Microplex concentrate is more economical — see below. Connections and options How it fits your program Dry dose direct Sprinkle the measured dose into flow — filter return, powerhead or intake area — so particles distribute before settling. Pre-brew first Mix your dose in tank water with an air stone for 4–12 hours; microbes colonise the VI⁵ particles before entering the tank. Weekly maintenance Use as part of a consistent schedule alongside water changes, testing and normal filtration — not as a one-off fix. New tank cycling The VI⁵ carrier gives nitrifying organisms an immediate surface to establish on during start-up. Cross-sell and support Build the rest of the biology Microplex concentrate Running 500 L or more? The original professional-grade powder is more economical at scale — same consortium, ten times stronger per gram. View Microplex VI⁵ Vector Ion Exchange 5 Want more carrier? Standalone VI⁵ doses at 1 g / 25 L for direct water treatment — ion exchange, molecular sieve capture and remineralisation. View VI⁵ Spare dosing tools Every Nano pack includes a scoop and tiny spoon, but spares never hurt — the famous TINY SPOOOOOONNNNNN and Cliq-dose dispenser are available separately. View dosing tools What's included In the tub Nano VI⁵ powder The precision-blended probiotic powder in your selected pack size. 0.5 g scoop The main scoop treats 25 L per level scoop — two scoops cover a standard 50 L display. 0.05 g tiny spoon For true nano tanks: one tiny spoon per 2.5 L. No scales needed at any tank size. Upgrade path When your system grows Step up to concentrate 500 L and beyond. Once total water volume makes Nano uneconomical, the original Microplex concentrate at 1 g / 500 L takes over. Add standalone VI⁵ Heavy bio-load systems. Run Nano alongside standalone VI⁵ at 1 g / 25 L when you want more ion-exchange and remineralisation capacity. Frequently asked questions Microplex Nano FAQs Is Microplex Nano weaker than regular Microplex? Per gram, yes — by design. Per dose in your water, no. The blend is cut with VI⁵ so one gram treats 50 litres instead of 500, delivering the same target concentration of the same 24 strains. What is the declared potency? 5 × 10⁹ CFU/g for the blended product. The original Microplex concentrate is 5 × 10¹⁰ CFU/g; the Nano label states the blend figure. Why VI⁵ as the carrier instead of an inert filler? VI⁵ particles are colonisation surfaces — microbes attach within minutes and form protected biofilms instead of washing out. Every dose carries VI⁵ mineral as part of the blend. How do I dose without scales? Use the included tools. The 0.5 g scoop treats 25 L per level scoop; the 0.05 g tiny spoon treats 2.5 L per spoon. A 50 L tank is two scoops. Can I use it in freshwater and marine tanks? Yes — the consortium is suitable for both. Follow the current label directions for your system type. Does it replace filtration or water testing? No. A microbial supplement supports biological cycling alongside suitable filtration, aeration, testing, water changes and responsible stocking — it does not replace any of them. Not sure where to start? Tell us your tank size, stocking and current water-test results — the BTA team will point you at the right dose rate and support pathway for your system. Talk to BTA Trade & wholesale Aquarium shops, maintenance businesses and small aquaculture systems — Microplex Nano VI⁵ is built for your customers. Right-sized packs, easy dosing advice and trade pricing on every pack size. Request trade pricing Ask a technical question Biotech Aquatica · Australian supplier · btaqua.com.au