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🐠 Transform your tank instantly with API Quick Start – because your fish deserve the best!
API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria is a 473 ml liquid solution designed to jumpstart and maintain healthy aquarium ecosystems by instantly establishing beneficial bacteria. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater tanks, it reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite levels, enabling immediate fish introduction and minimizing stress during water changes or filter maintenance. Trusted by over 15,000 users with a 4.7-star rating, it’s the go-to choice for vibrant, disease-free aquatic life.
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Asin | B006YG12F6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,951 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) 16 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (15,297) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163050897 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Aquarium Bacteria |
| Item Weight | 454 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 473.6 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | API |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 89E |
| Model Number | 89E |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Unit Count | 473.0 millilitre |
| Upc | 317163050897 |
User
Superb products.
Superb product. API is one of my resources for many of my aquarium essentials. Never had any problem with any of there items. Great value for money, with many products giving you size options for what you need.All products from medicated to water parameters and plant care. These products are made with an ease of understanding for what that purpose is and will help you on your fish keeping journey.
User
Great product, great price
Great product and excellent customer service. My first bottle arrived empty, but the seller sorted it out straight away and sent a replacement very quickly with no hassle. Really appreciate how fast the problem was resolved. Very happy with the purchase and would definitely buy from this seller again.
User
Great
Working well. My go to when starting a new tank.
User
Mixed reviews.
The mixed reviews and its claims have made me worried about using this. However I put a half measure in. I found in some fish products you can have Armageddon so if in doubt don’t use it or use smaller measurements. I have no fish in the tank yet and I’ve been doing test strips. Fish in two weeks and water checks coming to satisfactory so must play some part. I usually use cycle but water tests for both have been good.
User
Good product!
Got this as a cheaper alternative to the more expensive axolotyl versions and it has been great. Like people have said it is quite small but it is also perfect as you only add a couple of drops each time.
User
API
Great api quick start.
User
Quick Start aquarium liquid
It is good stuff but wait 4 weeks before putting any fish in your tank. Plants growing very strong.
User
worth the money
provides your tank with a bulk load of good bacteria to help build a colony against amonia and nitrates / nitrites
User
Tried and true
Works. It helps to establish the tank over time. There’s no instant cure and you cannot get fish or axolotl or anything in a tank with out any cycle. Wait for it to cycle. Use this. It works well. It takes four weeks to cycle.
User
Very recommended
Its good to rapidly reduce ammonia
User
Good but it’s such a small amount.
I was aware of the amount because I did read the description but it was still a little disappointing, haha. That’s just me. Good product though.
User
Best product
Highly effectiveImproves water quality by maintaining bacterial coloniesEasy to use... Rather than other products.Must to stepup a new tank.. also it is good to add once in month so replenish the bacterial colonies
User
Good
Good
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