---
product_id: 379329655
title: "API QUICK START"
brand: "api"
price: "AR$218778"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/379329655-api-quick-start
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
---

# Instant aquarium cycling Supports freshwater & saltwater 16 oz dual formula bottles API QUICK START

**Brand:** api
**Price:** AR$218778
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Jumpstart your aquarium’s ecosystem—no waiting, just thriving!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API QUICK START by api
- **How much does it cost?** AR$218778 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/379329655-api-quick-start)

## 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

- • **Protect Your Fish:** Reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite to prevent fish loss
- • **Dual-Action Formula:** Freshwater & saltwater nitrifying bacteria in one pack
- • **Maintain Crystal Clear Water:** Keeps filters active for a healthy aquatic environment
- • **Cycle Your Aquarium Instantly:** Add fish immediately without waiting days
- • **Trusted Science-Backed Solution:** Over 50 years of proven API innovation

## Overview

API QUICK START is a scientifically formulated dual-pack of 16-ounce bottles containing live nitrifying bacteria designed to instantly cycle both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It rapidly reduces harmful ammonia and nitrite levels, allowing immediate fish introduction and preventing new tank syndrome. Trusted for over 50 years, this treatment maintains active filters and promotes a healthy aquatic environment, making it essential for both new and established tanks.

## 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 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 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: This works great and great price
Review: Great

## Features

- Contains 2 API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-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
- Pack of 2

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B072VT4GPG |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (193) |
| Date First Available | 8 September 2017 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 544 g |
| Item model number | 89E |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.35 x 22.35 x 6.35 cm; 544.31 g |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Size | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 1.2 Pounds
- **Liquid volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** API

## Images

![API QUICK START - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2118b0uzfGL.jpg)
![API QUICK START - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rOhA4KXtL.jpg)
![API QUICK START - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613FtVXGfpL.jpg)
![API QUICK START - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eRQZqGivL.jpg)
![API QUICK START - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71M1ycV2JiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do i still use 10ml for a 3 gallon tank?**
A: You would not. 10ml is for 10 gallon.

**Q: my order was frozen solid when it arrived,  is it good anymore?**
A: I wouldn't think so.  These are the good bacteria that your tank needs to support life so there is a good chance that all the bacteria is dead because it was frozen.  Good luck.

**Q: Is this 2 8oz bottles? 1 16oz bottle? 2 16oz bottles?**
A: Use 3 ml only

**Q: How much does 16 ounces treat?**
A: Add 10 ml. per 10 gallons of aquarium water.  There are 29.574 milliliters per oz. So math says roughly 47.31 gallons can be treated with 16oz.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***H on 30 May 2023*

This works great and great price

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***G on 9 June 2025*

Great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***Y on 4 November 2023*

Needed it for starting up a 75 gallon aquarium with a canister filter. API is a good line of products and the seller sent them quickly.

## Frequently Bought Together

- (2) API Quick Start 16oz Bottles for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums.
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- API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 16-Ounce Bottle

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*Store origin: AR*
*Last updated: 2026-02-19*