Starting A New Tank? Do This!

[@MridulSinghMusic]

Fritz 7 really works great! I had to set up a few emergency totes for a tank that exploded it's back panel off, I used that stuff to help alleviate the load of having 210 gallon's worth of fish in a 75 gallon tote. Fritz 7, along with the original tank's filtration, and reduced feedings, helped all my fish survive! I have since added Fritz 7 as one of the products I constantly have in my spare supplies closet for my fish room.

[@CurieBohr]

Hearing stories like this, 200 gallon exploding, makes me afraid to have a tank. So dangerous

[@Sereniteey]

I have two 2.5 gallon tanks with a betta in each one. I did something similar to you where I just threw the fish in without cycling the water. I added some of that helpful bacteria and it’s helped them live. I’m now planning on setting up a ten gallon with sponge filters instead of HOB’s. So I’m going to try Fritz 7 in it without fish this time. Hope it works.

[@elizabethhazel2012]

I love this product, I had an emergency rescue tank I needed to set up for a friend and this is magic, I have also used it in all of my tanks just to help start the nitrogen cycle/help it along.

[@RxCoffeeRx]

I think this is a great product. I have used it to cycle an emergency tank and now I run a extra sponge filter in as many of my tanks as possible and by Fritz7 by the gallon. I like to have it on hand for so Many purposes. 1 emergency cycles 2 water change 3. I use when medicating a tank to try and help keep the good bacteria around. Thanks for the video

[@theveldmanway]

Great video! I just got my son a 20 gallon tank today and we are setting it up tomorrow. I bought the Fitzs 700 Turbo start...slightly different than the bottle you are showing in this video. The fish store told me to add half the of the 1 oz bottle to the tank then wait a day or two and add 2 Zebra Danios because they are very hardy and can live through the cycling process. Do you agree with waiting a few days to add the fish after using the Fitzs or should I add the fish right away? My understanding is that the bacteria needs the ammonia to start the cycling process. If I wait a few days to add fish will the fitzs still work? Also, I have a HOB filter. Is that ok? Thank you!

[@rosebrock3165]

I watched video I ended up with a 10 gallon for Christmas. everything was going good then nitrites shot up we have been doing everything to lower. Nothing was working so we now have a20 gallon long I am going to us Fritz 7 in both 20 g start up 10 maintenance you explained clearly thank you.

[@WasabiLuV]

How much fritz 7 do you put in a 10 gallon tank

[@Jlui83]

How long did it take for the Fritz to cycle?

[@grocerylist]

Should you still ghost feed daily with the Fritz bacteria added and wait until you get nitrate measurements before adding fish? I added Fritz bacteria a little over a week ago but show no ammonia, just a tiny bit of nitrite and no nitrate so I'm not sure my tank is ready. Maybe the bacteria died because it didn't have any ammonia to eat? Not sure what to do next.

[@WeldonTanks]

If you don’t show ammonia that is a good thing. The nitrite being shown is the bacteria consuming it and processing it. Live plants will help with this process and I would add your first fish and monitor your water daily until it settles.

[@cindywood2089]

Someone said that since it's live bacteria it needs to eat something like ammonia and if not it will not work. They also said that once the bottles open it only lasts for 7 to 10 days. The other products that I have seen supposedly aren't live bacteria. So basically what he said was Wait till you have pneumonia by putting fish food in then put the Fritzzyme 7 in which will turn the ammonia into nitrite and then the nitrite in to nitrate.

[@cischarles5171]

How do you dose small tanks say 2 and 3 gallons when the instructions are set for 10 galls

[@WeldonTanks]

Buy the smallest bottle available and dose for 10 gallons is the easiest way. In my opinion you won’t overdose bacteria. If you really want to you can do the math and track down the proper measuring spoons but I personally don’t think it is worth it.

[@The_JEB]

Hey, so I just got some of this stuff, I have a 55 gallon tank, the bottle says that it does up to 80 gallons of water, but the math doesnt add up for the dosage. New system: 4oz per 10 gallons, would mean that I would need 22oz (4 x 5.5 = 22) but on the website it says that 16oz is good for 80 gallons which confuses me.

[@The_JEB]

Should I use the whole bottle in the tank?

[@WeldonTanks]

Their website means that one bottle will successfully populate an 80 gallon system with bacteria. My opinion is to use the whole bottle on your system. Get your filtration of choice running and then add the entire bottle to seed your media.

[@The_JEB]

@@WeldonTanks Ok, thanks for replying, I have a fluval 407 cannister filter, the tank has water in it as I was testing to make sure nothing had any leaks. I messaged a person on facebook and they said they could sell me some already used filter media as well so I might go that route as well as adding the bottle.

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

Just curious, but I had 6 commercial breaks in this 12 minute video. Do you know why it does that? I haven't noticed that many with all of the other videos you have out there and was confused. Thanks for the great video!

[@WeldonTanks]

Blake Adams I appreciate the support. I know youtube has changed some things and I think it is the length of the video

[@danadane200]

Hey when starting new could I use (stress coat ) in the water first then fritz 7?

[@WeldonTanks]

I have never personally used that combo but I see no problem using both additives

[@Scrapla1]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@trevorgregori9667]

Just used this product tonight for the first time for my new tank set up with two sponge filters. I’m still going to wait at least a week to add fish other than snails. Glad to see you approve as well.

[@WeldonTanks]

Trevor Gregori Hope it all goes well for you!

[@trevorgregori9667]

Wel-Don Tanks Thank you. Holding a group of the P. Velifera Mollies until it’s ready. Of course I did get all the sponge filters from Aquarium CO-OP, nano pumps, and all the bells and whistles can’t agree more about how good they are. Working on switching all of my other three tanks to sponge filters as well need to get away from the hang on the backs only one 70 gallon left to do.

[@rmk22sr.2]

Nice Video how long after dosing a bottle of 7 do you do a water change

[@xi0su]

i might be getting an axolotl soon, and i recently heard of the fritz brand so this really cleared up my concerns!! i couldn't find much info on quick tank cycling but this was the most understandable info yet 💗

[@WeldonTanks]

I am glad it helped. That is my goal, explain it in a way that hopefully helps at least one person.

[@xi0su]

@@WeldonTanks awesome, keep it up :)

[@_PlentyofPancakes_]

Same boat! I am currently cycling my first planted tank in preparation for an axie! I was very confused about the nitrogen cycle until I found a video explaining it by prime time aquatics and it really cleared things up for me! I hope this info is of value to you if you haven't seen it already :)

[@WasabiLuV]

How much of the fritz water do I put in a 10 gallon tank? Also I won’t have any live plants in my aquarium so will that affect anything?

[@WeldonTanks]

I would recommend following the instructions on the bottle for dosing. Live plants help, but are not required.

[@kristenfrost5773]

I like Seachem Stability for bottled beneficial bacteria. I use it to get my tanks cycled, and you don't have to use as much as the Fritz.

[@WeldonTanks]

I will have to give the stability a try, honestly never used it.

[@kristenfrost5773]

@@WeldonTanks Amazon has the best price, but many LFS sell it as well as the chain stores.

[@brianp2707]

@@kristenfrost5773 Thats what I use also.

[@Luceium01]

Kristen Frost stability doesn’t work for me at all

[@kristenfrost5773]

@@Luceium01 interesting. I wonder if the bb in the bottle died off?

[@olov244]

my local petsmart had microbe-lift(smells like raw sewage) and aqueon pure ball things, both of them did nothing. I cycled for a month, then got a nitrite spike and put in the api one and it helped. all my local shops seem to be sold out of the better bacteria starters

[@WeldonTanks]

This is about the only bacteria supplement that I trust and use. That also may be wishful thinking on my end but I have had good results.

[@olov244]

@@WeldonTanks I don't doubt it, just letting people know, those two brands I tried first did nothing(don't waste your money, get a better one). I wish petco/petsmart stocked better bacteria starters

[@trishakemper8523]

I’m setting up a tank for my axolotl. I’ve been trying to cycle for like a month an a half and wasn’t getting any where. I then watched a video about the Fritz Zyme 7. I got it today. I decided to just started all over.. but my question is am I supposed to add this every day? Or just at first and then when I do water changes? I do have the master test kit to check my water daily to. I definitely don’t want anything to happen to my axolotl so just trying to make sure things are perfect before putting him in. I see that this stuff may have my tank ready within a week so I’m really hoping this works!

[@WeldonTanks]

You can choose to add it in doses or just add the full bottle at once. Some choose to add when they do water changes in the future but I personally do not feel it is necessary.

[@trishakemper8523]

@@WeldonTanks Thank you!

[@reba4327]

How do you use this with plant for Cycling a new aquarium

[@WeldonTanks]

Add your plants and then add the bacteria. Will not harm the plants at all.

[@reba4327]

@@WeldonTanks Forgot to ask do I do the doses on the back of the bottle or I do the whole entire bottle

[@WeldonTanks]

It is best to follow dosing recommendations. Adding entire bottle will not hurt anything.

[@sterlingtechnologies2586]

@@WeldonTanks Its best to NOT add plants during the nitrification process since plants consume some nitrite & Ammonia thus taking away food from the beneficial bacteria forming

[@WeldonTanks]

I agree that they will consume some of the nutrients but that is also the point of adding plants. Working in tandem with beneficial bacteria the plants will help the nitrification cycle in my opinion and when live stock is added continue to make a safe eco system.

[@kevinrodriguez4090]

When I use this bottle, do I only add it for the first day and let the tank cycle ? Or do I add some everyday until it's cycled ?

[@WeldonTanks]

I personally use it on the first day, let it sit for a day and then slowly add fish. You can add some each day during the cycle but you will need to make sure you have a source of food for the bacteria.

[@kevinrodriguez4090]

@@WeldonTanks would fish flakes or freeze dried blood worms work ?

[@WeldonTanks]

As the food rots it will feed the bacteria but ghost feeding can take a bit of time to cycle an aquarium. I

[@aaronh500]

New subscriber and hobbyist here.. How often should I add this into my new tank

[@WeldonTanks]

I use it on initial set up. You can choose to add it as you see fit but not necessary as the tank matures

[@james9848]

Wonderful explanation 👏 understood. Thanks

[@troyd.521]

What’s the difference between Fritzzyme turbo start 700 and Fritzzyme 7?

[@WeldonTanks]

Turbo start needs to be refrigerated for it work properly. Zyme 7 is in more of a stasis. Both work in the same manner. In my opinion zyme 7 is more user friendly.

[@lynzee9898]

This is really good information :) I have used a similar product and it worked well. I also cycled with plants by just adding fertilizer and root tabs and I waited 6 weeks before adding fish. In another tank I squeezed a dirty media sponge from another tank in the water and added a new sponge filter and added fish the next day. That way is sort of like adding a cycled sponge filter.

[@WeldonTanks]

All good ways! If I have the time I like planting and then adding fish weeks later like you said. That way I am already sustaining life in the tank and the plants are used to using nutrients

[@lynnlutz9883]

I recently did fishless cycling in new setup, seeding it with Dr Tim's One & Only and his ammonium chloride. Eco Complete substrate and undergravel filter. Tested with API Master test kit. Totally cycled in 2 weeks. Didn't need to do any water changes because tank was heavily planted with live stem and floating plants which consumed excess nitrates.

[@WeldonTanks]

Sounds like a great way to cycle a tank to me! I have done similar methods as well

[@honeyand6996]

Do you have to dechlorinate the water before you add bacteria When starting a tank?

[@WeldonTanks]

I do dechlorinate the water when starting a new tank.

[@salbolini1559]

Newbie question: Brand new tank....Ok so add Fritz....wait 24 hours....add a fish...feed the fish...... At what point do I test the water. At what point should I do a water change? Thanks

[@WeldonTanks]

This is my opinion: If you are interested in testing your water you can start testing immediately, just dont overwhelm yourself with testing. Water changes, start within a week of adding fish. Doesn’t have to be anything drastic either

[@salbolini1559]

@@WeldonTanks I'm confused about water changes. What are the percentages of water to be removed? How often? Do you always vacuum gravel everytime or just siphon out water only?

[@sharronmiller451]

I use the Fritz 7, it is great. I have also used API Quick Start, it is also great! Really good video!!

[@cheapskateaquatics7103]

Just used api quick start and it really seems to work!

[@lelongg2588]

and how’s about box filter ?

[@WeldonTanks]

The box filter lasted about 2 weeks before I hated it and pulled it out

[@carriehaberkorn4781]

Thank you for sharing that Fritz Zyme 7 Live Bacteria product. That will come in handy.

[@coachkc2565]

Did you ever do any more videos on cycling? I am brand new, had no idea about cycling, and have a fish in a holding tub while I get this situated. This video helped my son and I understand why we need to cycle. It would be helpful to understand the whole process. I’m not exactly sure what I need to do past the 1- add water, plants, etc 2- add sponge filter 3- add dechlorinate 4- add the Fritz 7 5- add ammonia drops until you see your nitrites go up… what do you do next?

[@WeldonTanks]

If you have added the Fritz 7 you are good to add fish. In my opinion adding ammonia drops or what they call a fish less cycle is going to be more harmful than beneficial. It is confusing and I feel burns more people out of the hobby. By adding in a small amount of fish you are giving a live source for the bacteria to feed off of versus trying to dose the correct amount of ammonia. Feed light the first week the fish are in the tank and let the plants do their job of consuming waste and you will have a great start.

[@coachkc2565]

@@WeldonTanks awesome, so if I do a fish in cycle, I need to add the cup of Fritz 7 to the 20 gallon and put my fish in. The fish will produce ammonia and will cause the FRITZ 7 nitrites to work (and my nitrites will lower) and will cause a spike in nitrates? Then do a water change when I get a high nitrate reading? Sorry, my son is extremely attached already and I want to make sure we do the best we can to care for it! I sincerely appreciate your help!

[@WeldonTanks]

If you would like send me an email or message me on Instagram if you have one. be easier for me to go into detail to help

[@WeldonTanks]

Even willing to facilitate a video call to help answer your questions.

[@yesseniacruz7940]

Hey! Awesome video. Just wondering, I’m going to start up a 30 gallon with a built in filter. And I’m going to add a sponge filter because I’m going bare bottom. Do I add the whole fritz bottle? Or follow the dosage?

[@WeldonTanks]

If you are only dosing one tank you will be fine adding the entire bottle.

[@cannibus78]

Fritz turbostart 700 is the way to go I do 2ozs day one and day three Seachem stability for the first two weeks

[@jsquared9848]

This vid helped me a lot thanks🙂

[@WeldonTanks]

That is the goal! Thank you for sharing

[@bufalo9845]

Thank you for your videos, I am trying to cycle a 120 gallon aquarium with the DrTims method (120 drops of amonia), but using Fritz Aquatics FritzZyme 7 Nitrifying Bacteria for Fresh Water Aquariums, and I put in two 32 ounce bottles as directed, how long the process could take, thanks.

[@WeldonTanks]

Now that you have added the fritz zyme you will need to get something in to feed the bacteria. You can add ammonia in, piece of shrimp, or even add a few small fish. The bacteria will eat the ammonia the fish produce and keep them safe. I have done it that route numerous times with success.

[@Sean3D2Y]

they need to develop a filter that hangs on the glass. I like my floor space for plants and decor.

[@WeldonTanks]

They do make sponge filters that suction cup to the glass.

[@Sean3D2Y]

@@WeldonTanks I have one. Meant aquarium coop should make a version.

[@jamesdep8128]

Great video

[@james9848]

Very nice information 👌

[@bennoyes05]

how long after adding the frtiz until i can add a few fish?

[@WeldonTanks]

I personally wait 24 hours

[@BecauseYourFish]

Good stuff. Keep up the good info. Thanks!

[@BeWithMeAndExplore]

Nice. Thanks for sharing this. Its definitely much needed information. 👍

[@alcid2466]

I am new to the hobby and I used fritz 7 zyme since March 27th and im still waiting to get any reading from my nitrate which is at 0, and nitrite 0, and CL 0, so I'm not even sure if my new 20 gallon H aquarium is being cycled or not lol, I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or I don't know. I already dump a whole fritz zyme 7 16 oz bottle not all at once but during the 2 weeks that I'm waiting, I'm going nuts because I think it's not cycling yet cuz I have 0 ammonia, and 0 everything else except kH 80 and PH 6.8 to 7.2 GH 250. Please help me someone. Plus I have tiny bubbles in the area of my sponge filter. Please help 🙏

[@WeldonTanks]

The Fritz zyme 7 is a live bacteria that needs to be fed. You are most likely getting those 0 readings because there is nothing for the bacteria to consume. If you want to keep going the route that you are add a small amount of fish food each day or a piece of frozen shrimp for more long term food. As those decompose and break down the bacteria will feed off the ammonia and start to process through the cycle.

[@alcid2466]

Thaks for the information, yeah I started throwing little bit of flakes each day 3 days ago in the aquarium. so does that mean I'm bearly starting the cycle again you do ypu think?

[@WeldonTanks]

I think your cycle has been continuously going. I know it is hard to add fish when you don’t see the results on paper you want. Give it another few days and see if you can get results on the test kits. Also look for signs of life such as algae in the tank, that means something good is progressing.

[@alcid2466]

@@WeldonTanks oh ok cool I hope so, yeah I think I see something in the glass but doesn't look like it. its not green but it's something lol.

[@amandah2396]

@@alcid2466 did you see improvement when you added the fish food?

[@mikewoods7531]

Great video! I have been fishless cycling for about a week and my bottle of fritz just showed up today. I poured the whole bottle in my 75g. running short on ammonia, hopefully that shows up soon otherwise ill need some sacrificial fish that will probably live forever..

[@WeldonTanks]

I think you will find good success with the bacteria. A piece of frozen shrimp is also a great alternative to ammonia. Toss it in and let it rot for a few days and feed the bacteria

[@mikewoods7531]

@@WeldonTanks I almost thought to ask this when I saw you say frozen shrimp in a previous comment. Do you mean frozen shrimp that I would buy at a grocery store? I'm assuming yes, but who knows what they put in them, idk. Either way its a good excuse to get some shrimp cocktail going, lol

[@WeldonTanks]

Yes, the shrimp from the grocery store. You can also use a raw shrimp. You can place it in a net to where it is submerged in the water but then easily retrieved when you are done with it.

[@_PlentyofPancakes_]

Thank you for this video! It definitely helped me 🤦‍♂️helped me realize I had wayyy under dosed my first ever tank that is. I had misread the directions and put 4 ml per 10 gal (I measured with the cap of my api dechlor because monkey brain said "convienence") instead of 4 oz!! Big dumb I know, if anything this should teach me to thoroughly read instructions. Luckily it's currently the 3rd day of cycling so now that it's dosed up good things should pick up. Just thought it would be nice to know your vid was a huge help.

[@WeldonTanks]

Thank you! I am sure you will find success as you are having patience and understand that time is on your side.

[@elizabethhazel2012]

p.s. also a great product for fish that have a large bio-load

[@fish7days]

I asked my pet store if they have a little fish bathroom I can put in my tank so my fish can "go to the bathroom"? They told me fish excrete waste, it is called excrement and they do not go to the bathroom. Literally !!

[@WeldonTanks]

Florida Pilot Sounds like some high and mighty people that need some laughter in their life!

[@fish7days]

Literally. Sniff Sniff.

[@aquarium.talktv]

I love this post!! Used the Fritzyme 7 as well. Thank you!! Your videos are the best

[@WeldonTanks]

Greatly appreciate that!

[@angelfish1265]

Don't put fish in it before you cycle it or they will die unless you have a lot of media from a very cycled tank! OTHERWISE WAIT UNTIL IT CYCLES BEFORE ADDING FISH!!!!! I have tried every product in the USA to exact guidelines. You will lose fish if you DONOT!

[@angelfish1265]

Ammonia problems? DILUTION is SOLUTION! Keep doing water changes daily maybe 2x daily depends on ammonia level until your tank is cycled. I watch the fish doctor on utube a professional!!!!!!!!

[@WeldonTanks]

Or you just set up a tank properly and don’t have ammonia harming your fish….hmmm didn’t think about that did ya?

[@thebrattttt]

Dude, your film is suppose to be how to set up your New tank using Fritz,and so 3/4 of your film is been about Your experiance about anything but cycling your new tank. . Keep to your advertised subject PLEASE ?

[@WeldonTanks]

Dude, your comment is just complaining about how I did not show you to pour a bottle into a tank. I guess it’s time for you to make a film on showing us how to pour a bottle PLEASE?

[@thebrattttt]

your cute, No, there is more involved than just pouring the bottle in the tank. What about explaining that after you do so, your suppose to get the Ammonia to spike? And after that explain that your nitrites will spike because the bacteria will eat up the Ammonia which will then produce Nitrites ? And another type of bacteria will eat up the Nitrites which will then Produce Nitrates. and after you get rid of the Ammonia and, the nitrites, and it goes to Nitrates, test if your tank is completely cycled,by you spike the Ammonia again to make sure the bacteria is doing its job, every day the bacteria will eliminate some of the Ammonia and then the bacteria will spike the nitrites, and bacteria will again eliminate the nitrites, and then your left with nitrates, which is not toxic to your fish but want the number of nitrates as low as possible, which water changes will help that @@WeldonTanks

[@Art_girllll]

Why so close to camera bro ? Horrible looking .

[@WeldonTanks]

Awe man and that was even my good side. I can only wonder why you hide your face bro....must be horrible looking.