{"product_id":"fritzzyme®-9-saltwater","title":"FritzZyme® 9 Saltwater Live Bacteria","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-2-3@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-padding-large-bottom uk-padding-large@m uk-padding-remove-horizontal\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFritzZyme\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e 9 Saltwater\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small-top uk-margin-medium-top@m uk-margin-large-left@m tm-hide-when-sticky\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"uk-list uk-list-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Live Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Need for Refrigeration and One Year Shelf Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapidly Eliminates Toxic Ammonia and Nitrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritzZyme® 9 is Good for Saltwater and Brackish Systems above 15 ppt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for Use After Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\" id=\"about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eAbout \u003cspan class=\"uk-visible@m\"\u003eFritzZyme® 9 Saltwater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritzZyme® 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy add nitrifying bacteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive, Viable Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYears of Proven Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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®. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fritzaquatics.com\/resources\/articles\/fritzzyme-user-guide-sw\"\u003eFritzZyme user guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\" id=\"directions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eDirections \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a new system, dose 4 oz (119 ml \/ ½ cup) per 5 US gallons (19 L). For established systems, use 1 oz (30 ml \/ ¼ cup) per 5 US gallons (19 L).\u003c\/strong\u003e For a large livestock system or systems with heavy bioload, new system dosage may be safely increased up to 10x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fritzaquatics.com\/resources\/articles\/fritzzyme-user-guide-sw\"\u003eFritzZyme user guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, maintain ideal water parameters noted below and use FritzZyme® 9 before the expiration date on the package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrifying bacteria require ammonia and nitrite to survive; in new systems introduce livestock or another ammonia source like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fritzaquatics.com\/products\/fishless-fuel\"\u003eFishless Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e to start cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain adequate water flow or aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscontinue use of skimmer and UV sterilizers for at least 5 days after application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo contraindications: can be used with all of our other products and meds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for use with all species, including plants and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to add directly into a tank with livestock present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not color or cloud aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations of odor and color between bottles is normal, a strong sulfur smell does not indicate the bacteria are dead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not freeze or overheat. Store in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverdosed? Live nitrifying bacteria are very safe even if overdosed. Observe for any distress, perform small water changes if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eIdeal parameters for FritzZyme® 9 nitrifying bacteria:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 77 - 86 F (25 - 30 C)\u003cbr\u003epH: 7.3 - 8.0\u003cbr\u003eSalinity: 15 - 40 ppt (1.011 to 1.030 sg)\u003cbr\u003eAlkalinity (KH): minimum 4.5 dKH or 80.5 ppm KH\u003cbr\u003ePhosphate: above 0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"FritzZyme 9 Salt Water 236ml","offer_id":46372342825137,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FritzZyme 9 Salt Water 473ml","offer_id":46372342857905,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4194\/5009\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-14160055.png?v=1763100063","url":"https:\/\/bennysaquarium.com\/products\/fritzzyme%c2%ae-9-saltwater","provider":"Benny's Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}