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product_id: 273918239
title: "API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "AR$38407"
currency: ARS
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/273918239-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# Instant aquarium cycling Reduces harmful ammonia & nitrite Patented nitrifying bacteria API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** AR$38407
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Jumpstart your aquarium’s ecosystem—fish-ready from day one!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** AR$38407 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/273918239-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1)

## 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

- • **Dual Fresh & Saltwater Use:** Versatile for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, perfect for any setup.
- • **Maintain Crystal Clear Water:** Supports a healthy biological filter for consistently clean, safe aquatic environments.
- • **Cycle Your Aquarium Instantly:** Add fish immediately without waiting for tank cycling delays.
- • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented live nitrifying bacteria rapidly neutralize toxic ammonia and nitrite.
- • **Protect Your Fish from Day One:** Prevents new tank syndrome and reduces fish loss with routine use.

## Overview

API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria is a 1-ounce liquid treatment containing patented live bacteria that instantly kickstarts the nitrogen cycle in new or established aquariums. It rapidly reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite levels, allowing immediate fish introduction and preventing new tank syndrome. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater tanks, this scientifically proven formula supports healthy biological filtration and promotes clear, safe water conditions for thriving aquatic life.

## Description

In a new aquarium, harmful ammonia and nitrite build up from fish waste, often resulting in fish loss or “new tank syndrome”. The unique, patented nitrifying bacteria in API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria are scientifically proven to quickly consume ammonia and nitrite to help prevent fish loss. API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria allows immediate addition of fish to a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium as it immediately starts the aquarium cycle. This treatment also helps to maintain an active biological filter in an established aquarium for healthy water conditions. API QUICK START contains live, nitrifying bacteria. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.

Review: Better water quality, fast result. Cheap price good size for one fish tank. Helps water clarity.safe on fish and plants.
Review: Useful, excellent

## Features

- Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce 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 | B00DDYZQY0 |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,826 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #242 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,000) |
| Date First Available | 18 September 2013 |
| Diameter | 1 Inches |
| Flavor | goldfish_fish_food |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 41.1 g |
| Item model number | 89A |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Volume | 1 |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 41.13 Grams
- **Liquid volume:** 1 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** TopDawg Pet Supply

## Images

![API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqv27+R3L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***I on 21 September 2025*

Better water quality, fast result. Cheap price good size for one fish tank. Helps water clarity.safe on fish and plants.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***W on 25 October 2025*

Useful, excellent

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***H on 26 March 2024*

I was aware of the amount because I did read the description but it was still a little disappointing, haha. That’s just me. Good product though.

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*Product available on Desertcart Argentina*
*Store origin: AR*
*Last updated: 2026-01-22*