API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria, for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium 4-Ounce Bottle

Price: $16.82
(as of Mar 21, 2026 09:05:24 UTC – Details)

API Quick Start allows instant addition of fish to a new aquarium by limiting toxic ammonia and nitrite. Contains live, nitrifying bacteria to immediately start the aquarium cycle. For use in fresh or saltwater. Use when starting a new aquarium, adding fish, changing water or filter media, after medicating or whenever ammonia or nitrite are detected.
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.81 x 3.81 x 15.24 cm; 136.08 g
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 3 2012
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ API Fishcare
Place of Business ‏ : ‎ CHALFONT, PA, 18914 US
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006YG1ZLC
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 89C
Country of origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Best Sellers Rank: #2,093 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #18 in Aquarium Water Quality Testing & Treatment
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Allows instant addition of fish
Contains live, nitrifying bacteria to immediately start the aquarium cycle
For use in fresh or saltwater