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API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria is a 237 ml liquid treatment designed to jumpstart the nitrogen cycle in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Trusted by over 15,000 users with a 4.7-star rating, it enables immediate fish addition, reduces toxic compounds, and helps prevent fish loss during tank setup and maintenance.
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Asin | B006YG2GGA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,510 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) 8 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (16,277) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163040898 |
| Importer Contact Information | Southern India Aquatek, Chennai, TN |
| Included Components | 1 Bottle 8-Ounce |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Aquarium Bacteria |
| Item Weight | 263 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | API |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 89D |
| Model Number | 89D |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Unit Count | 237.0 millilitre |
| Upc | 317163040898 617407718539 707005180040 |
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
Working well. My go to when starting a new tank.
User
Love this product
Just what I need for my tank. Always my go to. Love API products
User
Doest work without a source of amonia!
I brought this to do a fishless cycle. I didnt want to add fish as I didnt want them to die due to the tank not being cycled. After nearly a week I didnt notice any change to the water and my readings didnt change. The bottle does say that you CAN add fish immediately BUT it doesnt say add the fish because you need their amonia for the quick start to actually work! The bottle doesnt include any amonia at all. So I brought some liquid amonia and another quick start and tried again. After waiting and testing for weeks for the cycle to start it just didnt. It completely stalled. After a large water change it seemed to fix the issue and now my cycle has finished and I have my first 2 fish. This very long and costly wait would all of been solved if they had simply said you need to add a source of amonia for the quick start to work. I wouldnt buy this again. Next time I'll add liquid amonia and let nature take its course.
User
Excellent!!!
Excellent!!!
User
Friendly bacteria
Friendly bacteria in a bottle. I used it to help mature my new filter with the current one and it's ideal for setting up a new aquarium. I choose to use it with water changes alongside other API products. This is a decent product and I recommend it to anyone that keeps fish.
User
Excellent
Excellent product from API.Does the job.
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
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
Very effective
Helped us speed up aquarium set up and cycle time. Little to no odour. Very pleased with how it worked to jumpstart a bacterial culture. Highly Recommend!
User
Best one
Very great product
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