{"product_id":"api-quick-start-16-oz","title":"API Quick Start, 16 OZ","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSkip the Wait and Start Your Aquarium Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eAPI Quick Start\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Quick Start is a Hobbyist Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstant Biological Filtration:\u003c\/b\u003e Contains unique, patented strains of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/i\u003e bacteria that start working the moment they hit the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrevents Fish Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e By immediately consuming \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"NH_3\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eNH_3 \u003c\/span\u003e(Ammonia) and \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"NO_2^-\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eNO_2-\u003c\/span\u003e (Nitrite), it prevents the toxic spikes that often lead to \"New Tank Syndrome\" and fish fatalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater Versatile:\u003c\/b\u003e One formula works for both environments. Whether you’re setting up a Betta bowl or a large marine reef, Quick Start provides the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShelf-Stable Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike older \"fridge-required\" bacteria, API’s specialized formula is shelf-stable, ensuring the bacteria are active and ready when you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety Net for Established Tanks:\u003c\/b\u003e Not just for new setups—use it after water changes or filter cleanings to replenish the bacterial colonies that may have been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 16 oz \"Startup\" Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDosing Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Add \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e10 ml per 10 gallons (38 L)\u003c\/b\u003e of aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Add \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e5 ml per 10 gallons (38 L)\u003c\/b\u003e whenever you perform a water change or add new fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e For best results, use in conjunction with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/b\u003e to remove chlorine first, as chlorine will kill the live bacteria in Quick Start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47248663380226,"sku":"AI89E","price":100.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3208\/1666\/files\/AI89E.png?v=1768846779","url":"https:\/\/www.fiorapets.qa\/products\/api-quick-start-16-oz","provider":"Fiora Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}