API Quick Start, 16 OZ

Skip the Wait and Start Your Aquarium Today

The most dangerous time for any fish is the first few weeks in a new tank when toxic ammonia and nitrite levels are at their peak. API Quick Start eliminates "New Tank Syndrome" by immediately establishing the biological filter. Packed with millions of live, nitrifying bacteria, it converts toxic compounds into safe levels, allowing you to introduce fish to their new home right away.

Why Quick Start is a Hobbyist Essential:

• Instant Biological Filtration: Contains unique, patented strains of Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria that start working the moment they hit the water.

• Prevents Fish Loss: By immediately consuming NH_3 (Ammonia) and NO_2- (Nitrite), it prevents the toxic spikes that often lead to "New Tank Syndrome" and fish fatalities.

• Freshwater & Saltwater Versatile: One formula works for both environments. Whether you’re setting up a Betta bowl or a large marine reef, Quick Start provides the foundation.

• Shelf-Stable Technology: Unlike older "fridge-required" bacteria, API’s specialized formula is shelf-stable, ensuring the bacteria are active and ready when you need them.

• Safety Net for Established Tanks: Not just for new setups—use it after water changes or filter cleanings to replenish the bacterial colonies that may have been lost.

The 16 oz "Startup" Size:

The 16 oz bottle is the preferred choice for hobbyists setting up 29- to 75-gallon aquariums. It provides enough volume to handle the initial startup doses and the follow-up doses required during the first month of a tank's life.

Dosing Instructions:

• New Systems: Add 10 ml per 10 gallons (38 L) of aquarium water.

• Maintenance: Add 5 ml per 10 gallons (38 L) whenever you perform a water change or add new fish.

• Pro-Tip: For best results, use in conjunction with API Stress Coat to remove chlorine first, as chlorine will kill the live bacteria in Quick Start.