Become a credit card member today!API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
Description
Introducing the API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle - the secret weapon to combating harmful ammonia and nitrite buildup in your aquarium. Don't let new tank syndrome ruin your aquatic adventure, let our unique patented nitrifying bacteria quickly consume those pesky toxins and prevent fish loss.
- - Contains live nitrifying bacteria for optimal effectiveness
- - Allows instant addition of fish when starting a new aquarium
- - Reduces compounds harmful to fish when used routinely
- - Helps prevent fish loss in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- - Perfect for combating new tank syndrome
- - Keeps established tanks healthy and thriving
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 2771378 |
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| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Volume | 16 FZ |
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Use when starting a new aquarium, when adding new fish and when changing water and filter media
Description
Introducing the API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle - the secret weapon to combating harmful ammonia and nitrite buildup in your aquarium. Don't let new tank syndrome ruin your aquatic adventure, let our unique patented nitrifying bacteria quickly consume those pesky toxins and prevent fish loss.
- - Contains live nitrifying bacteria for optimal effectiveness
- - Allows instant addition of fish when starting a new aquarium
- - Reduces compounds harmful to fish when used routinely
- - Helps prevent fish loss in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- - Perfect for combating new tank syndrome
- - Keeps established tanks healthy and thriving
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 2771378 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers overwhelmingly praise this product for accelerating the nitrogen cycle and establishing safe aquarium environments in days rather than weeks. Most highlight its effectiveness in reducing toxic ammonia and nitrites, allowing fish to be added immediately after setup or water changes without health risks. Reviewers appreciate its versatility across freshwater, saltwater, and aquaponics systems, compatibility with various aquatic life, and ease of use with a built-in measuring cap. Many find it affordable and reliable for routine maintenance and tank expansions. A few report limited effectiveness in specific cases, though these concerns are vastly outweighed by positive feedback.
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Great product, does what it says
PublicName2
6 years ago
Left my brand new tank running for 24 hours with this in it and water was ready ...
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Worked for ammonia but not nitrite
DaveNate
5 years ago
I used this solution about a week into cycling my fish tank (fishless cycle usin...
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Makes cleaning my tank so much easier
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Nice
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Fishes quick start
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Wonderful starter for aquariums
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easy to use quick to start
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Fish happy with clean water
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Easy to use
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Questions
does it add beneficial bacteria into the tank and if so how long before i can add my shrimp or fish
- Yes, this product adds beneficial nitrifying bacteria to the aquarium. It is recommended to use this product at the same time fish or shrimp are added to the aquarium.
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Is this safe in Turtle tanks?
- Yes, generally speaking, anything marketed toward fish will be okay for turtles. As a bonus, this will cut down the turtle smell too because of how it affects ammonia.
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What's the shelf life of this product?
- QuickStart has an 18 month shelf life from the date of manufacture.
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Is this to be used in addition to water conditioner or instead of?
- API QuickStart should be used in addition to a water conditioner.
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I am buying the API Stress Coat Aquarium Water Conditioner, 4 oz. & I am new to this whole fish experience, I will have a tank of gold fish and then a tank with 2 betas (split tank). Should I buy this too? Any other recommendations? Tips?
- Unless you haven’t cycled your tank already then yes you need this.
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How much per gallon?
- 1ml per gallon. I got one of those medicine droppers from CVS - just asked the pharmacist - and its perfect for measuring out the smaller tank quantities.
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What is the difference between Quick Start and Stress Zyme? Which is better?
- Thank you for your question. Stress Zyme helps keep a naturally balanced aquarium by eliminating sludge build-up & preventing ammonia & nitrite poisoning, low oxygen levels, and low pH. Quick start is a water treatment liquid immediately starts the nitrogen cycle in your aquarium, limits toxic ammonia and nitrite in aquarium water.
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Uses
- Best used when changing anything - so, new media, add some. Water change, add some. Topping off, add some. Even when adding new fish I put in a bit to give the tank a boost.
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