Do I need to add an initial ammonia source for the nitrifying bacteria of a new tank?
Your fish will provide the necessary ammonia. The advantage of using Fritz-Zyme is that you can add the fish right away to a new tank (without adding any ammonia) and this is the method we recommend. Slight rises in ammonia and nitrite may occur for a brief period, but they will be well below stress levels.
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- Do I need to add an initial ammonia source for the nitrifying bacteria of a new tank?
