API Quick Start 4 oz

API® Quick Start

A biological aquarium supplement that allows you to instantly add fish by quickly starting the natural aquarium cycle.

What It Does:

• Contains live nitrifying bacteria (Nitrosomonas & Nitrobacter).
• Immediately begins the biological filtration process.
• Converts toxic ammonia → nitrite → nitrate.
• Reduces new tank syndrome (fish losses due to ammonia/nitrite spikes).

Key Features:

• Safe for fish & invertebrates.
• Can be used in freshwater & saltwater aquariums.
• Works instantly to establish beneficial bacteria.
• Great for new aquariums, water changes, filter changes, or after medication use.

Directions for Use:

• Shake well before use.
• New Aquariums: Add 10 mL per 10 gallons of aquarium water.
• After water changes, filter changes, or medicating: Add 5 mL per 10 gallons.
• Use when starting a tank, adding new fish, or restarting biological filtration.

Best For:

• Setting up new tanks safely.
• Quickly restoring beneficial bacteria after filter maintenance.
• Preventing ammonia/nitrite stress in sensitive fish.