API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria 30mL

API Quick Start 30mL is a live beneficial bacteria treatment designed to help establish and maintain the biological filtration system in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its concentrated nitrifying bacteria help convert harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate, reducing the risk of dangerous water conditions in new and established fish tanks.

Ideal when setting up a new aquarium, introducing additional fish or maintaining your biological filter after cleaning, API Quick Start helps support a healthier aquarium environment from the beginning.

Why Choose API Quick Start?

• Helps establish biological filtration: Introduces beneficial nitrifying bacteria that support the aquarium nitrogen cycle.
• Helps control ammonia and nitrite: Supports the natural biological processes that convert these harmful substances into less toxic nitrate.
• Reduces the risk of new tank syndrome: Helps establish the bacteria needed to process waste in newly established aquariums.
• Supports existing filters: Useful after changing filter media, performing maintenance or when biological filtration has been disturbed.
• Freshwater and saltwater compatible: Suitable for tropical aquariums, goldfish tanks, cichlid aquariums and marine systems.
• No refrigeration required: Convenient liquid formula that is easy to store and use.

How API Quick Start Works

Fish naturally produce ammonia through their waste, while uneaten food and decomposing organic material also contribute to ammonia levels. Even relatively small concentrations of ammonia and nitrite can be harmful to aquarium fish.

API Quick Start contains live nitrifying bacteria that support the aquarium nitrogen cycle. These bacteria help convert ammonia into nitrite and then nitrite into less toxic nitrate, which is managed through regular aquarium maintenance and water changes.

Adding API Quick Start helps introduce these important bacteria to your aquarium, supporting the development and maintenance of a functioning biological filter.

When Should You Use API Quick Start?

• When setting up a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium.
• When introducing additional fish to an established tank.
• After replacing or cleaning aquarium filter media.
• Following aquarium maintenance that may disturb beneficial bacteria.
• After medication treatments that may affect biological filtration.
• When ammonia or nitrite is detected and additional biological filtration support is needed.

How to Use API Quick Start

Shake the bottle well before use.

• Freshwater aquariums: Add 10mL per 38 litres of aquarium water.
• Saltwater aquariums: Add 20mL per 38 litres of aquarium water.
• Application: Add directly to your aquarium when starting a new tank, introducing fish or supporting biological filtration.

30mL bottle coverage: Approximately 114 litres of freshwater or 57 litres of saltwater at the recommended dosage.

Always follow the directions on the product packaging. Treat tap water with a suitable aquarium water conditioner before use, as chlorine and chloramine can harm beneficial bacteria.

Important: API Quick Start begins supporting the biological filtration process, but adding bottled bacteria does not guarantee that an aquarium has a fully established nitrogen cycle. Test ammonia and nitrite regularly, particularly in new aquariums, and introduce fish gradually to avoid overloading the developing biological filter.

Product Specifications

• Brand: API
• Product: Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria
• Size: 30mL
• Type: Live beneficial bacteria supplement
• Suitable for: Freshwater and saltwater aquariums
• Freshwater dosage: 10mL per 38 litres
• Saltwater dosage: 20mL per 38 litres
• Freshwater coverage: Approximately 114 litres
• Saltwater coverage: Approximately 57 litres
• Refrigeration: Not required
• Primary function: Supporting the aquarium nitrogen cycle and biological filtration

Frequently Asked Questions

What does API Quick Start do?

API Quick Start introduces live nitrifying bacteria that help process harmful ammonia and nitrite in aquarium water. It supports the establishment and maintenance of biological filtration in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Can I add fish immediately after using API Quick Start?

API markets Quick Start for immediate fish introduction because it begins adding beneficial bacteria straight away. However, biological filtration still needs time to establish, and ammonia and nitrite can rise. Introducing fish gradually and testing water regularly is the safer approach.

How much water does API Quick Start 30mL treat?

One 30mL bottle treats approximately 114 litres of freshwater or 57 litres of saltwater at the manufacturer's recommended dosage.

What is the difference between API Quick Start and API Stress Zyme?

API Quick Start contains nitrifying bacteria that support the conversion of ammonia and nitrite in the aquarium nitrogen cycle. API Stress Zyme contains bacteria primarily intended to break down organic sludge, uneaten food and other debris. They perform different functions.

Can API Quick Start help after cleaning an aquarium filter?

Yes. API Quick Start can help replenish beneficial bacteria after filter maintenance, particularly if biological filtration has been disturbed. Whenever possible, preserve existing biological filter media and avoid washing it in untreated tap water.

Does API Quick Start replace a water conditioner?

No. API Quick Start supplies beneficial bacteria but does not replace a dechlorinator. Tap water should still be treated with a suitable water conditioner, such as API Stress Coat, before being added to an aquarium.