{"product_id":"fritzzyme-turbostart-700-freshwater-nitrifying-bacteria","title":"FritzZyme TurboStart 700 | Freshwater Live Nitrifying Bacteria","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live refrigerated bacteria, we keep it cold until you arrive.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritzZyme TurboStart 700 is a concentrated live nitrifying bacteria for freshwater aquariums — the same proven strains found in FritzZyme 7, but at \u003cstrong\u003e15x the concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add it to a brand-new tank or any system that needs a quick biological boost, and you can safely introduce livestock in five days or less. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-6-in-1-aquarium-test-strips-100-count\"\u003eFritz 6-in-1 Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e kit to monitor ammonia and nitrite during the cycle, and browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eaquarium additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose FritzZyme TurboStart 700\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15x more concentrated\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard FritzZyme 7 — fewer doses, faster results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycles new tanks in 5 days or less\u003c\/strong\u003e so livestock can be added safely and immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces fish loss\u003c\/strong\u003e by quickly removing toxic ammonia and nitrite during cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive, viable bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e — the actual species used by professional zoos, public aquariums, universities, and aquaculture facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater-specific strains\u003c\/strong\u003e for community tanks, planted aquariums, goldfish bowls, and ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Fritz Aquatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd FritzZyme TurboStart 700 any time the biofilter needs fortification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tank setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — dose before adding livestock to skip the long cycle wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter water changes\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially large changes that may stress the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter filter cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e — aggressive scrubbing can knock back beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdding new livestock\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports the bioload increase before ammonia spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring or after medication\u003c\/strong\u003e — some treatments harm nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen changing filter media\u003c\/strong\u003e — reseed the bacterial colony immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle vigorously to suspend the live bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the dose directly to the aquarium near a flow source so it disperses through the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the dosing instructions printed on the bottle for your tank size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest ammonia and nitrite daily during cycling — you should see safe levels within five days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid running UV sterilizers or ozone for 24 hours after dosing; both can kill the bacteria before they colonize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold; width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eLive nitrifying bacteria — freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e15× stronger than FritzZyme 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUse With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFreshwater aquariums, planted tanks, ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCycle Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e5 days or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e1 oz, 4 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, and 1 Gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eCool, dark place — do not freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-6-in-1-aquarium-test-strips-100-count\"\u003eFritz 6-in-1 Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e — verify ammonia and nitrite drop during the 5-day cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-master-test-kit-freshwater-saltwater-aquarium\"\u003eFritz Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — confirm strip readings to the parts-per-million with liquid drop tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — detoxify chlorine, chloramine, and ammonia before adding livestock to a fresh fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eAquarium additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — buffers, trace elements, and beneficial bacteria for ongoing care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fritz\"\u003eBrowse all Fritz Aquatics products\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky’s Aquatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add fish the same day I dose TurboStart 700?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that’s the entire point of TurboStart. Once you’ve dechlorinated the water and dosed the bacteria, livestock can be added immediately. Watch your test results closely for the first week and be ready to do a small water change if you see ammonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 700 series is freshwater-specific. Fritz also makes a saltwater version (TurboStart 460) with marine-strain bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to turn off my UV sterilizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — turn off UV, ozone, and any chemical filtration (carbon, Purigen) for 24–48 hours after dosing so the bacteria can colonize the biofilter undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it expire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottle has a printed expiration date. Live bacteria gradually lose viability, especially when stored warm. Buy the largest size your tank will use within the freshness window and store cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overdose it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurboStart is non-toxic to fish, plants, and inverts at any reasonable dose. 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