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product_id: 53942122
title: "API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums, 473 ml Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "237 ₾"
currency: GEL
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category: "Api"
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# instant fish addition enabled works in fresh & saltwater 473 ml potent liquid bacteria API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums, 473 ml Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** 237 ₾
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Keep your tank thriving—start smart, stay vibrant!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums, 473 ml Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** 237 ₾ with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 by Thousands:** Backed by 15,000+ 5-star reviews, a must-have for proactive aquarium managers.
- • **Ecosystem Restoration:** Replenishes beneficial bacteria after water changes and filter maintenance to maintain balance.
- • **Instant Aquarium Cycling:** Jumpstart your tank with safe, beneficial bacteria for immediate fish introduction.
- • **Toxic Compound Reduction:** Continuously breaks down harmful ammonia and nitrites to protect your aquatic life.
- • **Dual Environment Compatibility:** Perfectly formulated for both freshwater and saltwater ecosystems.

## Overview

API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria is a 473 ml liquid solution designed to instantly establish beneficial bacteria in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It enables immediate fish introduction by reducing toxic ammonia and nitrites, supports ecosystem balance during water changes and filter maintenance, and is highly rated by over 15,000 users for its effectiveness in preventing fish loss and maintaining water quality.

## Description

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## Features

- Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 473 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 | B006YG12F6 |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,872 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 14 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (15,316) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163050897 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Aquarium Bacteria |
| Item Weight | 454 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 473.6 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | API |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 89E |
| Model Number | 89E |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 317163050897 |
| Unit Count | 473.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 454 Grams
- **Liquid volume:** 473.6 Millilitres
- **Number of Packs:** 1

## Images

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## 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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
- API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle
- API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 16-Ounce Bottle

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*Last updated: 2026-08-31*