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product_id: 452803201
title: "Fritz Aquatics AFA80206 Fritzzyme 9-Saltwater Nitrifying Bac"
brand: "fritz"
price: "24555 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Fritz"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/452803201-fritz-aquatics-afa80206-fritzzyme-9-saltwater-nitrifying-bac
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region: Iceland
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# 1-year shelf life, no refrigeration needed Speeds biofilter cycling by up to 70% Live saltwater-specific nitrifying bacteria Fritz Aquatics AFA80206 Fritzzyme 9-Saltwater Nitrifying Bac

**Brand:** fritz
**Price:** 24555 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Transform your saltwater tank’s health with FritzZyme 9 — the secret weapon pros trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fritz Aquatics AFA80206 Fritzzyme 9-Saltwater Nitrifying Bac by fritz
- **How much does it cost?** 24555 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/452803201-fritz-aquatics-afa80206-fritzzyme-9-saltwater-nitrifying-bac)

## Best For

- fritz enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Industry Pioneer:** Backed by 30+ years of Fritz Aquatics expertise, guaranteeing reliable, proven results.
- • **Rapid Biofilter Activation:** Cut your aquarium’s toxic ammonia and nitrite spikes fast—safe livestock additions start sooner.
- • **Effortless Maintenance Boost:** No refrigeration and easy dosing means stress-free aquarium care anytime, anywhere.
- • **Tailored for Saltwater Ecosystems:** Formulated with live bacteria strains specialized for saltwater tanks, ensuring maximum effectiveness.
- • **Versatile Use for All Tank Stages:** Perfect for new setups, routine maintenance, or recovering from tank disturbances—keep your aquatic environment balanced.

## Overview

FritzZyme 9 is a premium liquid treatment containing live, saltwater-specific nitrifying bacteria designed to rapidly establish and fortify biofilters in saltwater aquariums. It accelerates the natural cycling process, reducing toxic ammonia and nitrite levels to protect fish and promote a thriving aquatic ecosystem. With a 1-year shelf life and no refrigeration required, it’s an easy, reliable solution trusted by aquarists for over 30 years.

## Description

FritzZyme 9 contains 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, immediate addition of livestock. 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. 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. FritzZyme 9 contains live saltwater-specific species of nitrifying bacteria.

Review: Dead bacteria - Product smelled like rotten eggs, different then the previous purchases. I guess bad storage!
Review: Did the trick

## Features

- 🐟 Specialized Saltwater Nitrifying Bacteria: FritzZyme 9 is formulated with live, saltwater-specific strains of nitrifying bacteria, expertly designed to rapidly eliminate toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite in saltwater aquariums, thereby significantly reducing fish loss and promoting a healthy aquatic environment.
- 🌊 Accelerates Biofilter Establishment: This product effectively seeds biofilters in new and existing saltwater systems, greatly shortening the natural cycle time. This allows for the safe and quick addition of livestock, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum enjoyment of your aquarium.
- 🙌 Convenient and User-Friendly: With no refrigeration required and a one-year shelf life, FritzZyme 9 offers an easy-to-use solution for maintaining saltwater aquariums. It’s perfect for use after routine maintenance, water changes, adding new livestock, or during medication phases.
- ⭐ Proven Track Record in Aquatic Care: Backed by over 30 years of success, Fritz Aquatics is a pioneer and industry leader in producing high-quality, live nitrifying bacteria. Their expertise ensures that FritzZyme 9 is a reliable and effective product for professional and home aquariums.
- ❤️ Versatile Application for Biofilter Support: FritzZyme 9 can be added to new tanks or used to fortify existing systems, especially after significant changes or disturbances. It is a vital tool in maintaining the balance and health of your saltwater aquarium's ecosystem.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DGK9A |
| Allergen Information | Almonds Free |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,041 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #444 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies |
| Color | Clear |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (446) |
| Date First Available | 29 August 2012 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 8.49 g |
| Item model number | 80206 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Product Dimensions | 0.05 x 0.05 x 0.05 cm; 8.5 g |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 1 gal |
| Special Features | Easy to Use |
| Specific Uses | Coat |
| Volume | 3785 Milliliters |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fritz
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 0.3 Ounces
- **Liquid volume:** 128 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** Fritz Aquatics

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it need to be kept in the fridge?  Is it shipped with ice packs?**
A: This item does not need to be refrigerated and is not shipped with ice packs. It can be stored at room temperature.

**Q: Is this the same as their Turbo Start by a different name?**
A: It is a less concentrated solution of the same bacteria, if I recall correctly.  Turbo start should be added all at once, rather than as needed over time. Turbo start also has to be kept cold, and I'm not sure Amazon will ship it that way. I like the flexibility of Fritz 9, so that is what I use.

**Q: can i dump the whole bottle into 90 gal saltwater tank?**
A: it's probably best to follow the dosage instructions !!!  they allow fo multiple dosings over several days

**Q: Son just got a fiddler crab, we need brackish water , will this work?**
A: I don't know everything about brackish water, but I wouldn't think so. I thought brackish water was half salt/half fresh water. I would think you would need sea salt for that.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Dead bacteria
*by M***N on 12 February 2025*

Product smelled like rotten eggs, different then the previous purchases. I guess bad storage!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***M on 28 October 2025*

Did the trick

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***A on 22 September 2017*

This definitely works. Fritzzyme saved me during a horrible situation.. I've been stalling upgrading my filtration in my reef tank from an old canister filter to sump (price... yikes) and after putting off the monthly cleaning of debris from the canister filter and putting off water changes for 6 months my system began to cascade into a nosedive. Everything in the tank was releasing a slime and fish started to die.. fish I've had for over 6 years - longer than I've had my dog. I did water changes, but I think the bacteria in the live rock had died or was dying, nothing was stopping it. I ordered this stuff with 1 day shipping and arrived the next morning. I disconnected the canister and just ran the power heads full blast to really move the water and dosed per directions. By that evening the water was clearing up and the smell of death was dissipating from the tank. In 48 hours the polyps began to open and with 2 more water changes nitrates were close to zero. Needless to say, I did get a sump installed by the end of the week and the old Aquatop was on craigslist. I dosed with the Fritzzyme once a week for the next 3 weeks to start up the sump - hoping to "seed" the deep sand bed in the sump even though I used live sand and established live rock rubble. It's been just over a month and water quality is perfect. I should say I also used NO3:PO4-X as well to give the new bacteria the carbon it needs to establish just in case anyone reading this is having the same nightmare. I swore if the tank went down I was done with the whole saltwater thing, praying that it would reverse course. I would credit Fritzzyme for saving my tank. FYI... I didn't read the dosage before I purchased, so I got lucky when I ordered the gallon size. The dosage for established tanks (re-establishing beneficial bacteria and adding new livestock) is 2oz per 5 gallons, so you go through a lot. I almost gave 4 stars because I can't see why it can't be more concentrated to be smaller doses... but after my near-miss and comeback thanks to Fritzzyme (and I'm not versed in the concentrating of bacteria) they deserve 5 stars. Just be sure you order enough.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*