FritzZyme^® MONSTER 360

FAQs

See below for frequently asked questions regarding FritzZyme® MONSTER 360.

• I added your product a couple of days ago, and I don’t see any difference! There’s still sludge everywhere in my aquarium!

  FritzZyme® introduces beneficial heterotrophic bacteria into your aquarium. When added to the aquarium, these bacteria are still in protective spore form. On entering the aquarium, they emerge from spore form but still need time to settle on a surface area and form colonies before getting to work. That’s why we recommend turning off UV sterilizers, etc. for 48 hours after adding. Even after forming colonies, it takes time for the bacteria to reduce the waste in the aquarium. Most users report improvement within two weeks and significant improvement over the course of a month.

• Why must FritzZyme® 360/460 and MONSTER 360/460 be added to the aquarium on a regular basis? With FritzZyme® 7 & 9, I add it once and I’m done!

  This is a great question, and it is a little complex to answer because it varies from aquarium to aquarium. Each person’s aquarium will have slightly different chemical and biological composition and ecology. Some factors in play are:
  
  *Other bacteria species prey on the heterotrophs in FritzZyme® requiring the addition of more colonies over time.
  *As food levels (organics) are reduced by the bacteria in FritzZyme®, they die back somewhat. But the aquarist is constantly adding more nutrients to the aquarium in the form of food for fish. Adding more FritzZyme® keeps population levels relatively stable in the aquarium.
  *Power outages, medication usage and aquarium moves all impact bacterial populations.
  *Changes in the amount of livestock in the aquarium increase waste levels.

• Will FritzZyme® kill algae?

  Not directly. What the bacteria in FritzZyme® will do is compete with algae for the organic nutrients that act as a fertilizer for algae. Thus, over several months, you will see algae growth gradually recede and become less of a nuisance. However, if you have extreme algae growth in your aquarium when you start to use the FritzZyme® products, you will likely have to take other measures to reduce algae in the aquarium.

• Can I use more FritzZyme® MONSTER 360 than what is directed?

  Yes, the dosage on FritzZyme® MONSTER 360 is a general guideline, you can use more or less depending on the amount of fish you have in your particular system.

• I received my product mail order and it was frozen! Is it still good?

  Yes, these heterotrophic bacteria form spores which can survive freezing. Let the product defrost gradually, shake well and use as directed.

• Can FritzZyme® MONSTER 360 be used in saltwater aquariums?

  Yes, you can use FritzZyme® MONSTER 360 in saltwater aquariums, but it will not be as effective as FritzZyme® MONSTER 460 which contains saltwater-specific heterotrophic bacteria.

• Will this product eliminate nitrates and phosphates in my aquarium?

  Not directly. However, they do consume organics that become nitrates in the aquarium, this slowing the accumulation of nitrates.

• What happens if I overdose this product?

  Nothing negative. These bacteria are beneficial and naturally occurring and won’t harm anything and unless there was a truly massive overdose (20x or more) there will be no problems. The bacterial populations will only be as large as can be supported by the food source, so the worst that happens is they die back to levels that are sustainable.

• Does this product replace water changes?

  No. Over time, you will find that you can reduce water changes but this product is not intended to replace water changes. Your test kits (nitrate in particular) will indicate when you need water changes.

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