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product_id: 199728603
title: "MICROBE-LIFT Gravel & Substrate Cleaner for Saltwater Aquarium and Freshwater Tanks, Tank Cleaner and Aquarium Water Conditioner, Clarifies Water, Reduces Sludge, Aquarium Supplies, 8 Ounces (GSC08)"
brand: "microbe-lift"
price: "VT5240"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199728603-microbe-lift-gravel-and-substrate-cleaner-for-saltwater-aquarium-freshwater
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 8oz capacity Microbial-based Organic formula MICROBE-LIFT Gravel & Substrate Cleaner for Saltwater Aquarium and Freshwater Tanks, Tank Cleaner and Aquarium Water Conditioner, Clarifies Water, Reduces Sludge, Aquarium Supplies, 8 Ounces (GSC08)

**Brand:** microbe-lift
**Price:** VT5240
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Dive into a Cleaner Aquarium Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MICROBE-LIFT Gravel & Substrate Cleaner for Saltwater Aquarium and Freshwater Tanks, Tank Cleaner and Aquarium Water Conditioner, Clarifies Water, Reduces Sludge, Aquarium Supplies, 8 Ounces (GSC08) by microbe-lift
- **How much does it cost?** VT5240 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199728603-microbe-lift-gravel-and-substrate-cleaner-for-saltwater-aquarium-freshwater)

## Best For

- microbe-lift enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted microbe-lift brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Minimal Disturbance:** Cleans without disrupting your aquatic life, maintaining harmony in your tank.
- • **Transform Your Tank:** Quickly cleans and clarifies your aquarium for a vibrant aquatic ecosystem.
- • **Biological Breakdown:** Effectively degrades organic waste, ensuring a healthier environment for your fish.
- • **Eco-Friendly Solution:** Harness the power of nature with our organic, non-toxic formula.
- • **Total Ecosystem Support:** Works seamlessly with other Microbe-Lift products for optimal results.

## Overview

The MICROBE-LIFT Professional Gravel & Substrate Cleaner is an 8oz organic and microbial-based solution designed to quickly clean and clarify both freshwater and saltwater tanks. It effectively degrades organic waste while minimizing disturbance to aquatic life, ensuring a healthy environment for fish, coral, and plants.

## Description

Gravel and Substrate Cleaner combines sludge removal from substrate with nutrient and toxic gas removal. There is no comparative stimulant technology on the market today.

## Features

- QUICKLY CLEAN YOUR AQUARIUM: Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner creates a healthy aquatic environment by speeding the biological breakdown of slow to degrade organic waste matter from aquarium bottoms that may become toxic to marine life
- HOW IT WORKS: Gravel and Substrate Cleaner is organic and microbial-based; it biologically degrades bottom organic sludge and muck with minimal disturbance, reducing or eliminating harmful gaseous compounds, and clarifying the water
- ORGANIC BLEND: Our formula contains natural cellulosic matter, select biological accelerators, and special microbes proven effective in aquarium sludge reduction; This natural and non-caustic material reduces and binds nutrients Including phosphates
- WHAT TO WATCH FOR: This product is black in color and may temporarily tint your aquarium water slightly; do not be concerned, the active ingredient is a natural product and will help clarify the water as well as digest organics in the aquarium
- TOTAL SOLUTIONS: Gravel and Substrate Cleaner is recommended for use with all Microbe-Lift bacteria and enzyme products to create a healthy ecosphere for the fish, coral, and plants in your freshwater or saltwater home aquarium

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MICROBE-LIFT
- **Liquid Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces
- **Item Weight:** 8 Ounces
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Target Species:** Fish

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it work with sand?**
A: I would assume so.  The bacteria in microblift job is to  consume uneaten food on the bottom: rocks or sand.

**Q: Is this safe for a planted aquarium?**
A: yes it is

**Q: Does this contain copper and is it safe for freshwater shrimp and snails?**
A: It hasn't hurt my shrimp or snails.

**Q: Can I keep my led lights on**
A: LEDs will be fine.  If you are running UV, it will need to be shut off.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by K***R on June 22, 2025*

Works well for my 29 G tank ,I have a planted coal slag tank and this keeps my the algae down and the water clean

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This stuff works great!
*by W***H on March 7, 2024*

It’s dark colored so your water will turn brownish when you put this in the tank, but it clears quickly. After using this for a while I can say that my water has never been so clear and my artificial plants have never been so clean. Extremely pleased and I only use the lower recommended dose on the bottle every two weeks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cleaned up Up my tank when it was cloudy.
*by J***F on April 5, 2022*

Fast Easy shipping - worked first time I used it. Makes tank a little murky at first but then bammm cleans it right up. Filters do the rest.

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-07*