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API Quick Start, 4 fl. oz.
Description
A hoy there, matey! Are you ready to set sail on your aquatic adventure? Don't let toxic ammonia and nitrite spoil your journey! The API Quick Start 4 fl. oz. is here to save the day and make sure your fish have a smooth transition to their new home. Check out what this salty sea dog has to offer:
- - Instantly allows you to add fish to a brand new aquarium without any worries
- - Limits toxic ammonia and nitrite that can harm your aquatic friends
- - Contains live nitrifying bacteria that get your aquarium cycle started in a jiffy
- - Perfect for use when adding fish, changing water or filter media, or after medicating
- - Works with both fresh and saltwater aquariums, so all sailors are welcome aboard!
- - Proudly made in the USA, so you know it's top-notch quality
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 1525700 |
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| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Volume | 4 FZ |
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Description
A hoy there, matey! Are you ready to set sail on your aquatic adventure? Don't let toxic ammonia and nitrite spoil your journey! The API Quick Start 4 fl. oz. is here to save the day and make sure your fish have a smooth transition to their new home. Check out what this salty sea dog has to offer:
- - Instantly allows you to add fish to a brand new aquarium without any worries
- - Limits toxic ammonia and nitrite that can harm your aquatic friends
- - Contains live nitrifying bacteria that get your aquarium cycle started in a jiffy
- - Perfect for use when adding fish, changing water or filter media, or after medicating
- - Works with both fresh and saltwater aquariums, so all sailors are welcome aboard!
- - Proudly made in the USA, so you know it's top-notch quality
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 1525700 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers overwhelmingly praise this product for rapidly establishing beneficial bacteria and enabling immediate fish addition without waiting for natural cycling. Reviewers consistently report that ammonia and nitrite levels drop quickly to zero, preventing new tank syndrome and fish loss during setup or maintenance. Many describe successfully introducing fish the same day as tank setup with zero casualties. Beyond initial cycling, customers rely on it during water changes to maintain stable parameters and clear water conditions, reducing fish stress. Long-term users emphasize loyalty and consistent results across tank sizes. A few customers reported no noticeable effect, though such feedback is minimal and vastly outweighed by strong satisfaction.
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Great product !
Shawn123
11 years ago
Product when used injunction with API STRESSZYME works great ....tank is sparkli...
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katontko
7 years ago
This product never worked for my new aquarium. Did not help to start the cycling...
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Yes, I recommend this product.
Makes cleaning my tank so much easier
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Nice
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Fishes quick start
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Wonderful starter for aquariums
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easy to use quick to start
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Fish happy with clean water
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Questions
How many drops per gallon when doing a water change for a 10-gallon tank?
- It is 20 drops of API QuickStart for every gallon of water.
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When should I put fish into my aquarium after putting API quick start?
How many times do you add this to your tank just once or like once every few days?
- We would recommend to add when performing maintenance to the aquarium or when it is becoming established. It will not be harmful if used more frequently (1-2 times a week).
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Can I use this for a betta fish?
- Yes, I have used this product with a betta fish.
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Is Quick Start the same as Stress Zyme? How are they different? Are they safe to use in Bettas tanks? Can I use with Stress Coat Plus? Are API products compatible with other brands or must I use them with API products only?
- Quick Start is not same as Stress Zyme. Different usage and benifits. Can be use in betta tanks with right dosage. Both best to use with Stress Coat. Not familiar on API products' compatibility with other brand products.
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I can use for add new fish in my aquarium with my other old fish..? And only i need add at the water with my fish in the water, 10ml for 10galons say the bottle its ok
I just started a 20 gallon tank. I already have fish in it. I bought a mini 1OZ bottle of this to try. On my next water change is this safe to add while fish are in it?
- Yes, it is safe. Just follow recommended dosage. I use it each time I do water change and my fish is doing fine.
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If you put to much in a tank will it kill the fish?
I recently set my tank back up & now the aquarium water has been cloudy for about 3-4 weeks
- Do you have sand substrate? If so you might not have rinsed it enough and might need a water clarifier so that your filter can take it out. It could also be bacterial bloom which is the beginning phase of the nitrogen cycle in new tanks
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I accidently used quick start in my aquarium that expired in may 2019. The lid was always kept on the bottle and it was kept in a dark area at room temperature. Was it efficient in my tank or do I need to add more?
- You would need to buy a new bottle, since all the beneficial bacteria included in the liquid would be die when it expires.
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