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product_id: 48699151
title: "QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "€ 38.80"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48699151-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-237-ml
store_origin: FR
region: France
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# Rapid toxin reduction Instant fish addition support 237 ml potent nitrifying bacteria QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** € 38.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐟 Dive in worry-free with API QUICK START – your aquarium’s first line of defense!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** € 38.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48699151-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-237-ml)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Proven Formula:** Top-ranked with 15,000+ reviews and made in America for quality assurance.
- • **Protect Your Aquatic Friends:** Reduces harmful compounds to prevent fish loss and promote healthy growth.
- • **Stress-Free Tank Maintenance:** Use during water changes and filter swaps to maintain stable water quality.
- • **Dual-Action for Fresh & Saltwater:** Versatile formula supports both freshwater and saltwater tanks seamlessly.
- • **Jumpstart Your Aquarium Ecosystem:** Instantly add fish with confidence using powerful nitrifying bacteria.

## Overview

API QUICK START is a 237 ml liquid nitrifying bacteria solution designed to safely and rapidly establish beneficial bacteria in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It enables immediate fish introduction, reduces toxic compounds, and supports healthy aquatic environments during tank setup, fish additions, and routine maintenance. Trusted by thousands, it’s a top-rated, American-made product that ensures your aquarium thrives from day one.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle at desertcart UK.

Review: Superb products. - Superb product. API is one of my resources for many of my aquarium essentials. Never had any problem with any of there items. Great value for money, with many products giving you size options for what you need. All products from medicated to water parameters and plant care. These products are made with an ease of understanding for what that purpose is and will help you on your fish keeping journey.
Review: Useful, excellent - Useful, excellent

## Features

- Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle
- Allows instant addition of fish when starting a new aquarium
- Reduces compounds harmful to fish when used routinely
- Helps prevent fish loss in freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Use when starting a new aquarium, when adding new fish and when changing water and filter media

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006YG2GGA |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,294 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 8 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Colour | Clear |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (15,012) |
| Date First Available | 21 April 2012 |
| Flavor | FLAVOR 2 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 263 g |
| Item model number | 89D |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Life Stage | Young Adult |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Dimensions | 5.08 x 5.08 x 19.05 cm; 263 g |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 237 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special features | Made In America1 |
| Storage Information | Keep in dry area, Tightly close container after each use |
| Volume | 8 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 263 Grams
- **Liquid volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** API

## Images

![QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 237 ml Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W06DK1+LL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: May I use this when cleaning an aquarium weekly instead of using stress enzyme?**
A: Yes, I use it every time I clean the aquarium.  I usually put half the required amount directly into the filter (once I've clean it) and the rest in the tank itself.  Its perfect for introducing new fish to the aquarium as well as when cleaning it out.

**Q: How much quick start should i use when doing a water change? should i use dosage vs total water in the tank (30l) or water i am changing (7.5l) thx**
A: As it's a partial water change; not servicing the filter itself; stick with the amount for the total capacity of the tank will be adequate. A little over will do no harm either, adding a little now & then will keep both the tank & filter up with its ideal bacteria levels to process the muck etc. Some with more money then sense will dump the whole bottle regardless.

**Q: Can this be used to help cycle my new tank for my axolotls?**
A: Yes

**Q: Do I need to remove the carbon whilst using Quick start.**
A: Not at all, its all part of the natural waste breakdown you're attempting to build into the filter system overall. In any-case usual charcoal media is replaced a few times before the rest of the filter needs cleaning out. The charcoal itself will be somewhere else for the good bacteria to colonise. In some cases the bacteria will help quicken the breakdown the mulm clogging up the charcoal too & may extend its use a little.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb products.
*by M***S on 23 February 2026*

Superb product. API is one of my resources for many of my aquarium essentials. Never had any problem with any of there items. Great value for money, with many products giving you size options for what you need. All products from medicated to water parameters and plant care. These products are made with an ease of understanding for what that purpose is and will help you on your fish keeping journey.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful, excellent
*by B***W on 25 October 2025*

Useful, excellent

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth the money
*by K***E on 7 January 2026*

provides your tank with a bulk load of good bacteria to help build a colony against amonia and nitrates / nitrites

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*Store origin: FR*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*