{"product_id":"fritz-zyme-9-saltwater-nitrifying-bacteria-473ml","title":"Fritz Zyme 9 Saltwater Nitrifying Bacteria 473ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e About FritzZyme 9 Saltwater \u003cbr\u003eFritzZyme 9 contains live saltwater-specific strains of live nitrifying bacteria proven to reduce fish loss due to toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite. Nitrifying bacteria can take weeks to naturally establish colonies in new aquariums while ammonia and nitrite can reach lethal levels in only a few days. FritzZyme 9 provides the proper balance of bacteria proven to rapidly seed biofilters, greatly reducing the natural cycle time allowing for safe, faster addition of livestock.\u003cbr\u003e FritzZyme 9 may be added to new tanks or established systems any time the biofilter needs fortification including: after water changes, aggressive cleaning, adding new livestock, medicating or changing filter media.\u003cbr\u003e Why add nitrifying bacteria? \u003cbr\u003eNitrifying bacteria can take weeks to naturally establish colonies in new aquariums while ammonia and nitrite can reach lethal levels in only a few days. FritzZyme Live Nitrifying Bacteria provides the species of bacteria proven by professional zoos, aquariums, universities, and aquaculture facilities to rapidly seed biofilters. FritzZyme quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrite in existing systems and greatly reduces cycle time allowing for safe, immediate addition of livestock in new systems. FritzZyme Nitrifying bacteria may also be added any time the bio-filter needs fortification including after water changes, aggressive cleaning, adding new livestock, medicating, or changing filter media.\u003cbr\u003e Live, Viable Product \u003cbr\u003eUnlike some heterotrophic bacteria, which can survive in a long-term spore state, only true nitrifying bacteria can cycle an aquarium. True nitrifying bacteria are fragile and temperature-sensitive, which is difficult to produce and package. FritzZyme 9 is buffered for long-term stability without the need for refrigeration.\u003cbr\u003e Years of Proven Success \u003cbr\u003eFritz Aquatics has been continuously producing the highest quality, viable, nitrifying bacteria for over 30 years and was the first company to commercially produce nitrifying bacteria for the aquarium industry. Fritz Aquatics has remained a leader in the industry with continuous research, production, and development. There are very few producers of true live nitrifying bacteria, none of which can match the experience and success of FritzZyme. \u003cbr\u003e For FritzZyme user guide click [link https:\/\/fritzaquatics.com\/resources\/articles\/fritzzyme-user-guide-sw] here \u003cbr\u003e Directions \u0026amp; Dosage \u003cbr\u003eFor a new system, dose 4 oz (119 ml \/ ½ cup) per 5 US gallons (19 L).\u003cbr\u003e For established systems, use 1 oz (30 ml \/ ¼ cup) per 5 US gallons (19 L). For a large livestock system or systems with heavy bioload, new system dosage may be safely increased up to 10x.\u003cbr\u003e For best results, maintain ideal water parameters noted below and use FritzZyme 9 before the expiration date on the package.\u003cbr\u003e Nitrifying bacteria require ammonia and nitrite to survive; in new systems introduce livestock or another ammonia source like Fishless Fuel to start cycling.\u003cbr\u003e Maintain adequate w\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48423365968098,"sku":"FR80204","price":24.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1284\/4602\/files\/fritz-zyme-9-saltwater-nitrifying-bacteria-473ml-1.png?v=1789467356","url":"https:\/\/reefsecrets.com.au\/products\/fritz-zyme-9-saltwater-nitrifying-bacteria-473ml","provider":"Reef Secrets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}