







๐ Dive in nowโbecause your fish deserve a flawless start!
API Quick Start Freshwater & Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria is a scientifically formulated liquid treatment that instantly establishes beneficial bacteria to rapidly reduce toxic ammonia and nitrite levels. Suitable for new tanks or water changes, it safely supports fish health in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, treating up to 480 gallons per 16 oz bottle without refrigeration.

| Asin | B006YG12F6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Date First Available | January 13, 2012 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Item Model Number | 89E |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer Recommended Age | 1 month and up |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.75 inches; 1 pounds |
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Greatly cuts cycle time
New tank and added fish in 1 wk. No ammonia spike. No fish lost
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Good deal.
Gives confidence for fish health
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Fish tank must have for fresh water fish.
Every fish tank owner will need this to help maintain your tanks. This provides the start up and stability within your tank upon refilling the rank, or adding water back in your tank to keep the tank full.
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Good product, be careful of pressure buildup
This product isn't magic, but it works well and I've been using it for freshwater aquariums for many years.A few days ago I bought a fresh bottle for a new setup, and when I removed the plastic cap I noticed that the safety seal was bulging out from the bottle. I poked it gently with a finger and the entire seal removed itself explosively from the bottle with a sound like a firecracker, flying into my eye. I'm unharmed--I doubt a flying safety seal could ever really hurt anyone--and I'm choosing to take this as a positive sign that there's a healthy bacterial culture in the bottle. Just a word of warning against unpleasant surprises for others who purchase this during warm times of the year. I'm not sure Amazon is storing these at an appropriate room temperature.
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Is it working?
Doesn't seem to last for long. It'll do great for my tank to seem like it's cycled for about a week until everything is off again and then I try to come back. It's weird maybe it's a temporary chemical change but it doesn't seem to stick. I'm following all the rules about not washing my filter media and tap water and doing things to maintain the balance of the tank and not overfeeding etc etc. I'm giving it 4 stars because it's literally the only thing I've been able to do to even come close to cycling a 3 gallon tank. ๐
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Great for new fish tank or water change
I used this while getting my tank ready for new fish, and it seemed to help speed up the cycling process. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I still tested my water to check that it was ready before adding fish.
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Works well
Cleaned up tank quickly.
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Works as Advertised
works great for starting your fish-in tank cycle. Iโve learned that you really need to add it everyday when starting a tank from scratch until you continue to see 0 ammonia and nitrites. my fish are happy and thriving largely due to this stuff. pairs great w API Stress Coat water conditioner! highly recommend for new tanks.
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Very recommended
Its good to rapidly reduce ammonia
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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
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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!
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Good
Good
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Exactly as decribed
Quick shipping, as described
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