API Quick Start 118mL adds live nitrifying bacteria to your aquarium—helping quickly establish the biological filter, reduce new tank syndrome, and make water safer for fish.
$24.95
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PRODUCT Details
API Quick Start 118mL is a beneficial bacteria supplement designed to help you safely start or maintain your freshwater aquarium. By adding live nitrifying bacteria, API Quick Start helps establish the biological filter faster, converting harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate. This makes it easier to set up new tanks, add new fish, and recover after filter maintenance or water changes.
What API Quick Start 118mL Is Used For:
Helps start new aquariums by seeding the filter with beneficial bacteria
Reduces the risk of new tank syndrome when adding fish
Supports the biological filter after water changes, filter cleaning, or medication
Suitable for freshwater aquariums, community tanks, and planted setups
Features & Benefits:
Live Nitrifying Bacteria: Helps quickly establish and support the nitrogen cycle
Makes Water Safer for Fish: Assists in converting ammonia and nitrite, which can be harmful to fish
Easy to Use: Liquid formula with clear dosing instructions on the bottle
Ideal for New & Established Tanks: Useful during setup and ongoing maintenance
How to Use API Quick Start:
Shake well, then add the recommended dose directly to the aquarium or filter according to the label directions. Use when setting up a new tank, adding new fish, or after large water changes and filter maintenance. Always pair with regular water testing to monitor ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.
When to Use API Quick Start 118mL:
During initial tank setup to help cycle the aquarium
When adding new fish to reduce stress and improve survival
After filter cleanings, media changes, or large water changes
Following medication treatments that may impact beneficial bacteria
Additional Information:
For freshwater aquariums
Works best when used alongside good filtration and regular testing (e.g., API Freshwater Master Test Kit)
Ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists who want a smoother, more stable start-up
Choose API Quick Start 118mL to help kickstart your aquarium’s biological filter and protect your fish from harmful spikes—perfect for making new setups and maintenance easier, safer, and more successful.
