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API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
by API
Customer Verdict
Customers find the aquarium bacteria product well worth the money and appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting it works great for water changes. The product helps maintain fish health, with customers reporting no fish deaths, and they find it easy to use with clear instructions. While some customers report ammonia and nitrite levels returning to normal, others experience no decrease in ammonia levels. The bacteria content receives mixed feedback, with some confirming the presence of live nitrifying bacteria while others note the product contains dormant bacteria.
Brand
API
Liquid Volume
473.6 Milliliters
Item Weight
454 Grams
Item Form
Liquid
Manufacturer
Mars Fishcare
Pet Type
Fish
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About this item
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Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
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Allows instant addition of fish when starting a new aquarium
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Reduces compounds harmful to fish when used routinely
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Helps prevent fish loss in freshwater and saltwater aquariums
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Use when starting a new aquarium, when adding new fish and when changing water and filter media
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- • Customers find the bacteria treatment to be worth the money, with one customer noting it's essential for new aquarium startups.
- • Customers report that the bacteria product works instantly and helps get tanks going, with one customer noting its effectiveness in a 700-gallon pond.
- • Customers report positive experiences with the bacteria treatment, noting that their fish and plants remain alive and thriving, even during big moves.
- • Customers appreciate how quickly the bacteria product establishes the nitrogen cycle in their tanks, allowing them to add new fish sooner.
- • Customers find the bacteria treatment simple to use, with clear instructions and information provided. One customer mentions that adding fish after the 24-hour period is easy.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 9,671 customer ratings
Customers find the bacteria treatment to be worth the money, with one customer noting it's essential for new aquarium startups.
“Great product . I do not have as many tank issues since I started using this product. I have a 55gal and 15 gal Saltwater tank. Enough said right!?...”source
“I always use this when doing water changes. Good product , no dead fish yet...”source
221 mentions
Customers report that the bacteria product works instantly and helps get tanks going, with one customer noting its effectiveness in a 700-gallon pond.
“This is a must have , it works great , used it when I setup my 125 gallon aquarium and stocked it the very same day and it cycled well and never had...”source
“Works well ! A bottle will last you a very long time so it has a great value for money. A very big bottle. Got the water clean and ready very quickly....”source
196 mentions
Customers report positive experiences with the bacteria treatment, noting that their fish and plants remain alive and thriving, even during big moves.
“...for people who are just getting started and want an easy start and healthy fish .”source
“...I put this in every new tank with no fish loss . It has the beneficial bacteria and helps keep the amonnia and nitrites at bay.”source
54 mentions
Customers appreciate how quickly the bacteria product establishes the nitrogen cycle in their tanks, allowing them to add new fish sooner.
“...Enough said right!? Between my cleaner crew in the tank and the quick start I rarely loose my tank critters and the levels remain pretty consistent.”source
“Instant Cycle Saver – API QUICK START is a Must-Have for Any Aquarium!...”source
47 mentions
Customers find the bacteria treatment simple to use, with clear instructions and information provided. One customer mentions that adding fish after the 24-hour period is easy.
“Easy to use and effective. I run a single stage filter on my local hard tap water and add this to neutralize the chlorine....”source
“...The instructions on the side of the bottle make it super easy to use , and I find that it's definitely helped with the startup process of my past...”source
31 mentions
Customers have mixed experiences with ammonia levels after using the bacteria treatment, with some reporting successful reductions while others note no decrease or levels remaining at 2ppm.
“...and all seemed ok, measurements on the water seemed to be 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites , 20-30 nitrates....”source
“...to register, added this at 3 p.m. Re checked levels at 11 p.m. And no nitrites .”source
45 mentions
Customers have mixed experiences with the bacteria in the product, with some noting it contains live nitrifying bacteria, while others report that the bacteria in the product is dormant.
“...I put this in every new tank with no fish loss. It has the beneficial bacteria and helps keep the amonnia and nitrites at bay.”source
“...It doesn't eliminate Armonia right away, instead it speeds up the growth of bacteria , so it's better to do a fishless cycling, or do a lot of water...”source
33 mentions
Product Specifications
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Item model number | 89E |
| Date First Available | January 13, 2012 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.5 x 2.4 x 2.28 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.75 inches |
| Brand Name | API |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
| Directions | Use when starting an aquarium, adding fish, changing water or filter media, after medicating, or when ammonia or nitrite are detected. Shake well, then add 2 tsp. (10 ml) per 10 gallons (38 L) of water. For saltwater aquariums, double the dose. Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Name | QUICK START 16 OZ |
| Color | multi natural |
| Size | 16-Ounce |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Freshwater |
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