I actually just last night sold the kole tang as well. I have read in the 1990s some of Dr. Timothy Hovanecs research on the aquarium nitrogen cycle. The flame was picking at corals and my wife really wanted B&W B&W clowns. Instant Cycle: FritzZyme 7 contains specific strains of live nitrifying bacteria proven to reduce fish loss due to toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite. The Control was able to be fairly comparable to both cycle-aids. I added a small hippo tang and it tried to kill it so I took out the kole. The next thing to watch once the nitrite goes down is nitrate which as a general rule of thumb shouldn't exceed ~40 ppm, aim for about 10-20. In this video we walk you through the process of quick cycling. This could be because the bacteria in both cycle aids for Ammonia and Nitrites are different. on a 200 gallon system. If you were seeking to find a cure for cancer, then I would say more needs to be done. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. During the high-bio test, Fritz did not do as well managing Nitrites. Keep refrigerated. I've used the bottled bacterias and things like fritz complete. From my understanding CO2 present will drive the pH down, since plants will take in the CO2 it will raise the pH. There are probably some obscure/non-US products that are the real deal as well. Shake Well, Use one capful (5ml) for each 10gal (40L) on first day with a new aquarium. They do like it cooler (some keep theirs around 72) but if your tank is at 78 for your betta you should be fine. I only tested positive for ammonia when there was an ammonia source like Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride. The Good Bacteria Starters. I cycled my tank with seed by auqauvitro because they said that it has five strains of bacteria and Dr Tim's has less so they said that it was better so I bought this and it works good and doesn't cost much. INFO UPDATE: Instant Ocean Natural Nitrate Reducer. The perfect temperature for the bacteria's shelf and in-water life would be between 40F and 80F (5C to 25C). Both tanks got ammonia badges and had about 40 gallons of saltwater ready for ammonia spikes. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I can't really tell the exact ph the test kit is showing because the color changes depending on the lighting. If so, what method? I did have a bacteria bloom soon after, but bacteria in the water column is a different kind of bacteria then the bacteria that is supposed to be in Fritzyme and the other bacteria-in-a-bottle products. The 900 needs to stay refrigerated and I would worry about some online retailers not keeping it refrigerated. As far as I know it is just the bacteria, but getting 4-8 ppm ammonia is pretty significant so I'm baffled by your experience. glass aquarium (38L) (3) Hydro Sponge Small (5-15gal) (3) MA 80 Air Pump (3) ViaAqua 50 watt heaters (3) 5' airline tubing (6) Mollie Fish (1) Spirulina fish food Method: Same (2) Mollie fish were placed in (3) same size aquariums (10gal). Add Livestock*, New System 4oz (119ml or 1/2cup) per 10 gal (38L), (*live stock used for bio-load of the nitrogen cycle). The study here at BA also showed Fritz to be able to control a cycle. 16oz $9.99. JavaScript is disabled. Often the call to my aquarium maintenance company went something like my kids just poured the entire container of fish food into the aquarium, please help. Perhaps running experiments on these would be beneficial. 4oz. The natural bacteria "move in" to your biofilters to establish colonies to keep your tank healthy, and won't harm invertebrates. FritzZyme 7 is similar to FritzZyme Turbo Start but less concentrated. If fritz zyme really raised the ammonia I don't want to risk it. Click to expand. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Quick cycling is cyc. On an upgrade you can cause a mini cycle which could have a negative impact on your system. The difference between these products. Fritz Aquatics Zyme 7 | Size: 473ml (16oz) | Freshwater Nitrifying Bacteria for Aquarium | Indian Fish Monsters . Much of it clears things up, but there is some stuff that contradicts what I've seen in numerous articles. I finished my new QT tank about two weeks ago and have been battling the "normal" ammonia nitrification cycle. CONGRATS!!!! Nitrites were the second variable of measure for toxicity of the aquarium water. I do not think Wade is very experienced in the hobby or industry to make such a critical statement, as noted by cstrohmeyer, most causes of sudden spikes are exactly that, too much food being added to an aquarium, so again, nice work! FritzZyme 7 may be added to new tanks or established systems any time the biofilter needs fortification including: after water changes, aggressive . Because without this beneficial bacteria the ammonia just keeps getting out of hand as a byproduct and the fish will die.Video - https://youtu.be/DGiXW5JlZV8People always ask me if I have a favorite to least three brands of the nitrifying bacteria in your aquariums but I do not. Same (2) Mollie fish were placed in (3) same size aquariums (10gal). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Then use 1 capful for each 20gal (80ml) daily for 7 days. I have 2 clowns and some inverts in the tank. Fritz Industries was the first company to pioneer commercial-scale cultivation of nitrifying bacteria and has remained one of only a few in the world with continuous production for over 30 years. Alagebarn may be a good options for online but would contact them first. Shake well before dosing. It would be a lot of trouble to use RO and tap water for my tank. Both of the tanks had the bettas in them alreadyand were not cycled but had around 1 ppm ammonia. Ammonia was really high 2.25 at the highest reading keeping it bound and doing water changes. (LogOut/ I wonder if there is a conflict about what the definition of 'land-based' is. Including PH, Bio-load, Expiration dates, and Temperature from the manufacturer to its final destination. This experiment could have also been done using a different form of filtration, such as a Hang on the Back (HOB) or canister filter. I wouldn't bother adjusting your pH for the fish you're planning to keep. I was also thinking of mixing RO water with my tap to get the right ph and everything, and at my lfs you can get a gallon of RO water for 5 cents. edit: And yep, if you're seeing no ammonia and some nitrite you're on the right path. Contact us today to start your advertisement! The 900 needs to stay refrigerated and I would worry about some online retailers not keeping it refrigerated. Recommended dose is 1 oz/40 gallons. Shake well, add directly into aquarium. In my case, I used 32 ozs. Jetajockey - I appreciate your efforts but this sentence makes me uncomfortable: Understood completely Mike, after it was brought to my attention I clarified with the product rep that I was independently testing the product and have no official affiliation with the the site or it's administration. To decrease cycling time, FritzZyme TurboStart 700 can be safely used up to 5x recommended dosage. TurboStart is a game changer for any hobbyist looking, as the bacteria inside TurboStart will cycle a tank within 5 days or less . They have a lesser product that doesn't require refrigeration. The weather is of course cooling off and I have a titanium heater in the pond (500 gallons) and have insulated it very well. Fish and other aquatics species may be introduced at an time as long as dosage is maintained for 7 days. Add animals after acclimating. While you did not provide much analysis of the results, to me this experiment was well documented enough and simple enough to let others draw their own conclusions. I tried that, and it tested for 4-8 ppm ammonia. Exactly. . So, I used the fritz zyme in one of my betta tanks. Live plants will consume some of thenitrates and reduce how often you will need to change out water. Fish release ammonia directly while decaying food will have to go through a bacterial decomposition to do so. I am impressed with your experiment. You can monitor for ammonia, just in case. A few comments on making something like this (which is a great start!) With regard to shipping internationally, I do know that we are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) as legal to import into Canada. I'll definitely try testing my tap water! Both products are Nitrosonomos and Nitribacter but did not elaborate on species. i used it on my 30 qt and 75 DT, and am going to use it on my 210 when it arrives. I was dealing with an ammonia spike and was desperate. IN my experience it does cycle tanks. It should always be zero once bacteria are present in significant numbers. 1oz. Turn off UV sterilizers and Protein Skimmers before use, and for 5 days after introduction of TurboStart 900. Fritz-Zyme TurboStart 900 - Fritz /p> Rapidly cycle your aquarium in as little as 5 days! It has to be delivered next day. I've also toured the facility where they make it. I used Fritzyme 7. All in all I think you'll be fine with panda corys. Quickly establishes beneficial bacteria in new aquariums and speeds up the aquarium cycling process. I also have 2 https://www.algaebarn.com/product/turbostart-900-live-nitrifying-bacteria/, https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacteria-in-a-bottle-myth-or-fact.403226/. On a new system you need to established your nitrogen. We're planning on waiting for the cycle before we place our order, then adding one species at a time. Safe Start and Quick Start both contain live bacteria. Scan this QR code to download the app now. FritzZyme 7 takes longer, but is of course cheaper. Excellent article! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Fish release ammonia directly while decaying food will have to go through a bacterial decomposition to do so It dropped it to 0 in 2-3 days. Available in 8-oz, 16-oz and 32-oz bottles to suit your needs and aquarium size. https://reefdudes.com/shopJoin the Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/reefdudesEyecandy https://www.instagram.com/reefdudes/Ask a question http://reefdudes.com/askWant to support the channel? Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $69.06 with. Similar to your experience with the Tetra stuff, I am not sure it did anything. Freshwater shrimp are extremely susceptible to ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. More importantly the reason I know longer use his products is in my businesses dealings, in particular with LED lights, I have not found their business dealings to be what I would agree with (I will not go into detail other to say I will never do business with this company), Finally, my own experiments in bio filtration in the 1990s showed that the use of seasoned filter media exceeded all methods, but that was not the point of this experiment either. 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