API Aquarium Starter Bundle Pack: One (1) API Quick Start 16 oz., one (1) API Stress Coat 16 oz., one (1) API Aquarium Salt 16 oz.
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Get your tropical aquarium off to the best start with API QUICK START, STRESS COAT, and API AQUARIUM SALT. The unique, patented nitrifying bacteria in API QUICK START are scientifically proven to quickly consume ammonia and nitrite to help prevent fish loss in a new aquarium or when adding fish by allowing immediate addition of fish to your tank. API STRESS COAT treats your tap water, and provides a safe environment for freshwater fish instantly and easily. Tap water contains chlorine, chloramines and ammonia which can cause gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and possibly fish loss. API STRESS COAT works instantly as a water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramines from tap water and neutralize heavy metals. A lack of electrolytes in freshwater aquariums may cause serious health problems for fish. API AQUARIUM SALT supplies electrolytes to improve fish respiration. Made from evaporated sea water, API AQUARIUM SALT is a natural fish tonic with natural active ingredients. API AQUARIUM SALT promotes the overall health of your fish by improving their gill function and reducing stress in a freshwater aquarium. This all-natural salt provides the essential electrolytes fish need for the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide and ammonia through the gills. API water conditioners work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.
Product Dimensions : 8 x 2.88 x 8.88 inches; 2.9 Pounds
Item model number : 603B
Date First Available : December 6, 2017
Manufacturer : Mars Fishcare
ASIN : B077Y584BK
Country of Origin : USA
Contains one (1) API QUICK START 16-ounce, one (1) API STRESS COAT 16-ounce, and one (1) API AQUARIUM SALT 16-ounce
Use API QUICK START to allow instant addition of fish when starting a new aquarium or when adding new fish, and to restore the ecosystem when changing water and filter media
API STRESS COAT makes tap water safe and protects fish with dual-action formula
API AQUARIUM SALT promotes fish health and disease recovery with increased electrolytes
Use when you start a new aquarium or whenever you make a change to your aquarium by changing water or filter media, or by adding fish
Customers say
Customers find the aquarium bacteria treatment works well, helping fish stay healthy and making tanks livable. The product is easy to use with clear instructions, and customers appreciate its quick cycle time and effectiveness for water changes. While some customers report successful ammonia and nitrite reduction, others note no decrease in ammonia levels. Customers consider it excellent value for money.
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StewartB –
Works well in my pond and aquariums. Crystal clear water! Healthy fish!
I have had very good results using API Quick Start.It’s pretty much a staple at my house.In fact I just used some today on my new 75 gallon aquarium.It keeps my aquariums and pond healthy. Makes the bio filters efficient.I use it on new tanks and periodically to give the bio filters a boost.The water quality of my aquariums is much better using Quick Start, both on start up and on maintenance.I added some pics to show you how great everything is doing.You cannot argue with results like this.
bianca emmons ;) –
this cycled my tank so quick
this definitely helped cycle my tank super quickly i really recommend this as someone who struggled with cycling tanks a lot. i gave up so many times and sold everything and then rebought stuff again like a year later and i had gotten this and it cycled my tank in literally like a week- that’s crazy to me the ammonia levels were on point i used dr tim’s droplets the water ph levels and everything else was very good! it kept the water super clean too (idk if that was this particularly or not) but it’s an amazing product and it’s really not that expensive! it’s super easy to use as long as you follow the directions and it’s very accurate at being a quick start!
Mark Krummen –
API as always great stuff!
I use them when starting up a new tank or even after a significant water change if I’m running late (me and my wife work 52 hours a week/14 hour days). Works fantastic just like all their products. This is a must have you just can’t wait for a tank to cycle or your worried about un-balanced aquariums after huge water changes. Put it in and everything goes exactly as if should. Everyone should have some of this in their fish cabinet/container 100%!!!
John Schnoor –
Essential for a Healthy Aquarium
The API QUICK START is an absolute game-changer for setting up and maintaining a healthy aquarium, both freshwater and saltwater. It works quickly to establish beneficial bacteria and helps to eliminate harmful toxins.Iâve used it for both my freshwater and saltwater tanks, and itâs been a huge help in keeping the water clean and the fish happy. Highly recommend this product to any aquarium owner looking for an easy, effective way to get their tank started right.
TX –
Good for what it does (jumpstarting aquarium cycle), but has to be used properly.
Have used Quick Start on two tanks now, one 10 gallon and one 45 gallon. The product works, BUT it has to be used in the right way (which isn’t the one printed on the back label.)The first time I used it on the 10 gallon was my first time setting up an aquarium, and I pretty much just dumped the recommended dosage in along with conditioner/stress zyme, then put in fish the next day. After about a week or two my ammonia levels spiked hard, then another one to two weeks or so after that my nitrites and nitrates started to spike. Ended up losing 50% of my fish before the cycle finally stabilized (the remainder have survived over a year now).The problem is that the cycle needs ammonia to start, and a brand new tank will not have any, nor does Quick Start contain ammonia. Therefore, if you just dump it into a new tank, then put in fish, the cycle will not start until the fish food/waste starts to decompose into ammonia, which can take a week or more. Once sufficient ammonia is present in the tank (3-5ppm), it takes about another week or two for the bacteria to then break it down to nitrites and then nitrates, completing the cycle. During this time your fish will be suffering high ammonia and nitrite levels, even with frequent water changes.To properly cycle your tank with Quick Start, you need to introduce ammonia into the water quickly and without fish. The “natural” and slower way to do this is to put biomass into the tank and wait for it to rot. This can be store bought fish (not live), shrimp, fish pellets/flakes, etc. However, these take time to decay. The faster way to introduce ammonia is to directly buy a bottle of liquid ammonia designed for cycling aquariums, and put in enough to reach 4-5ppm. Then immediately add API Quick Start, along with any conditioner/etc. After about a week or so you’ll notice the ammonia levels go down, and nitrites start spiking. After another few days the nitrites and ammonia will both go down close to or at 0, and nitrates will be present. Now the tank is fully cycled, and it’s safe to add fish.
Alexander joseph –
Aquarium quick start
Great product
stella pye –
Saves lots of time while keeping fish safe
Bkknife –
Its good to rapidly reduce ammonia
Amazon Kunde –
API quick start ist super, ich benutze es seit etwa einem halben Jahr und bin sehr zufrieden. Ich empfehle es mit gutem Gewissen weiter!
christophe montens –
Beste tot nu toe dat ik al gehad heb
Kiran deshmukh –
Good quality productResults are identicalGood quick result