{"product_id":"advanced-nutrients-tarantula-liquid","title":"Advanced Nutrients - Tarantula Liquid","description":"\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Nutrients Tarantula Liquid — Beneficial Bacteria for Root Zone Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydroponic growers wanting to introduce beneficial microbes without overcomplicating their nutrient strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're running hydroponic systems and want to improve root colonisation and nutrient availability without adding complexity, this does exactly what it should. Tarantula is one we recommend a lot for growers looking to solve the microbial sterility problem that comes with inert media. Proven formula, high CFU count, and plays nicely with any nutrient line.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Nutrients Tarantula Liquid is a \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated beneficial bacteria supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to introduce powerful microbial colonies into your root zone. It contains 11 species of beneficial bacteria—including Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, and Paenibacillus polymyxa—each selected and bred to improve nutrient availability, strengthen root structure, and protect against root disease. At 1.4 billion colony-forming units per gram, it's one of the highest-concentration bacterial products on the market. The core problem it solves: hydroponic growing media are biologically sterile by design. Tarantula restores that biological activity, making locked-out phosphorus and iron available again, improving water uptake, and building root mass that translates to better yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits in the \u003cstrong\u003epremium bacterial inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e space of the beneficial microbes market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly higher CFU concentration than most competitors—bacteria-only focus means no wasted space on fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any nutrient line, any base brand, any competitor product—full compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparates bacterial and fungal products by design (unlike all-in-one products that create microbial conflict)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Advanced Nutrients' 100% money-back guarantee on results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pure bacterial root colonisation without the marketing noise, this is proper kit. You're paying for concentration and breed selection, not packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarantula works across all hydroponic systems and inert media from cutting through to the second week of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing by plant stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuttings and seedlings: 1ml per litre of feed water. Small plants: 2ml per litre. Mature plants: 4ml per litre. Add it directly to your nutrient solution—it's compatible with all base nutrients, pH Perfect or otherwise, and all competitor brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication in common systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks equally well in NFT, flood and drain, deep water culture, drip irrigation, and aeroponics. Simply add to your reservoir or feed line at the appropriate dosage. The bacteria colonise the root zone and form protective biofilms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTap water consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImportant: if you're using tap water with chlorine or chloramine, consider neutralising it first (products like Ecothrive Neutralise work well). Chlorine will kill the beneficial bacteria before they establish, wasting your product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't mix Tarantula with peroxide-based additives or hydrogen peroxide solutions—they'll kill the microbes on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid beneficial bacteria concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial count: \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 billion CFU per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial strains: \u003cstrong\u003e11 species including Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus licheniformis, Paenibacillus polymyxa, and others\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable sizes: \u003cstrong\u003e250ml, 1L, 4L bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosage rate: \u003cstrong\u003e1–4ml per litre depending on plant stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: \u003cstrong\u003eAll base nutrients, all competitor brands, all hydroponic systems and inert media\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication window: \u003cstrong\u003eFrom cutting stage through second week of flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: \u003cstrong\u003eCool, dark conditions recommended to maintain viability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroponic growers (NFT, flood and drain, DWC, drip, aeroponics) using inert media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone dealing with nutrient lockout or phosphorus availability issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers wanting to strengthen root systems without synthetic growth regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperators running multiple systems who want universal compatibility across different nutrient brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial or serious hobbyist growers looking for proven, repeatable results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers new to beneficial microbes wanting a single-product entry point (rather than multi-product blends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly suited to climate-controlled indoor operations where biological activity is absent and root colonisation directly impacts yield consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper root-zone biology in liquid form. High concentration, proven across 117 countries, plays nicely with any nutrient line you're already running. If you're growing hydroponically in sterile media and haven't introduced beneficial bacteria yet, this is a solid move. The CFU count is genuinely high—you're not paying for filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood time to pick up while stock lasts. 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