{"product_id":"fritzzyme-monster-360","title":"FritzZyme Monster 360","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritzZyme Monster 360\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated probiotic blend of heterotrophic bacteria from Fritz Industries, formulated for heavily stocked freshwater aquariums where waste, sludge, and uneaten food build up faster than nature can break it down. Pair it with regular water changes and our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003efreshwater water-care additives\u003c\/a\u003e for cleaner substrate, clearer water, and far less algae fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigests fish waste, leftover food, and decaying organic matter on the substrate, in rock, and inside filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the organic sludge that fuels nuisance algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves water clarity and lowers visible detritus between water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated formula made for large fish and heavily stocked tanks where waste piles up quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for fish, plants, and freshwater invertebrates at recommended dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost aquarium \"bacteria in a bottle\" products focus on nitrifying bacteria that handle ammonia and nitrite. FritzZyme Monster 360 is different. It's a \u003cstrong\u003eheterotrophic\u003c\/strong\u003e blend, which means the bacteria feed on carbon-rich organic waste rather than nitrogen. They break down the brown gunk that settles in corners, on substrate, and inside filter media, the same gunk that powers algae blooms when it sits there feeding the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new tank or a recently disturbed one, run Monster 360 alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-turbostart-700-freshwater-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eTurboStart 700\u003c\/a\u003e so the nitrifying bacteria handle ammonia and nitrite while Monster 360 keeps organic waste in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eDosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew setups or heavy sludge buildup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 fl oz per 100 gallons, daily for the first week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 fl oz per 100 gallons, weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a heavy feeding, water change, or new livestock addition:\u003c\/strong\u003e repeat the initial 7-day dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before use. Dose into a high-flow area of the tank. Compatible with standard mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration, including UV sterilizers. Always check the bottle's dosing chart for your exact tank size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritzZyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 fl oz (236 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHeterotrophic probiotic bacteria blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOrganic sludge, fish waste, uneaten food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge fish, heavily stocked tanks, planted setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 960 gallons (per bottle label)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e for chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metal removal on water-change day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7 Freshwater\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-turbostart-700-freshwater-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme TurboStart 700\u003c\/a\u003e for ammonia and nitrite cycling in a new tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fritz\"\u003eFritz collection\u003c\/a\u003e for test kits, supplements, and treatments from the same brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e collection has everything else you need for a healthier tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this replace my regular cycling bacteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Monster 360 digests organic sludge, not ammonia or nitrite. For a new tank, pair it with FritzZyme 7 or TurboStart 700 to cycle and let Monster 360 keep waste in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for plants and shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At the labeled dose it's safe for live plants and freshwater invertebrates, including neocaridina and amano shrimp. Heterotrophic bacteria can briefly draw down dissolved oxygen as they work, so make sure your tank has solid surface agitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with UV sterilizers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dose into the display tank and let the bacteria settle into the substrate, rock, and filter media before they cycle past the UV chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will an 8 oz bottle last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label rates this bottle for up to 960 treated gallons. On weekly maintenance, that's roughly a year of dosing on a 100-gallon tank, or about two years on a 50-gallon tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820207190235,"sku":"75016","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_088988f8-6cbc-40e3-8aab-45c38ada058b.jpg?v=1780053063","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-monster-360","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}