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product_id: 7738016
title: "API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-Ounce Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "KD 4.41"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/7738016-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-4
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# Instant fish addition Works in fresh & saltwater Patented nitrifying bacteria API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-Ounce Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** KD 4.41
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Jumpstart your aquarium’s life with zero wait – fish-ready from day one!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-Ounce Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** KD 4.41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/7738016-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-4)

## 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

- • **No Refrigeration Needed:** Convenient, all-natural live bacteria that’s easy to store and use.
- • **Instant Aquarium Cycling:** Add fish immediately without waiting for tank setup.
- • **Routine Water Safety Booster:** Use during water changes or filter swaps to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
- • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented bacteria rapidly neutralize toxic ammonia and nitrite.
- • **Dual Environment Compatibility:** Perfectly effective in both freshwater and saltwater tanks.

## Overview

API QUICK START is a 4-ounce bottle of patented live nitrifying bacteria designed to instantly cycle new freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It rapidly reduces harmful ammonia and nitrite levels, allowing immediate fish introduction and preventing new tank syndrome. Suitable for routine use during water changes, filter media swaps, or after medication, this all-natural formula requires no refrigeration and supports a thriving aquatic environment.

## Description

Product 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 are scientifically proven to quickly consume ammonia and nitrite to help prevent new tank syndrome. Allows immediate addition of fish to a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium. Use when starting a new aquarium, adding new fish, changing water, changing filter media, after medicating, or whenever ammonia or nitrite are detected. Allows instant addition of fish. Limits toxic ammonia and nitrite. Helps prevent fish loss. Immediately starts aquarium cycle. Contains live, nitrifying bacteria. No refrigeration required. All natural. desertcart.com Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria

## Features

- Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-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 | B006YG1ZLC |
| ASIN  | B006YG1ZLC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,196 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #23 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Color | multi natural |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Date First Available | January 14, 2012 |
| Date First Available  | January 14, 2012 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | 1. Shake the bottle well before use. 2. For a new aquarium, add 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of API Quick Start per 10 gallons (38 L) water. 3. an existing water when adding fish, changing water, or filter media. 4. In saltwater aquariums, double dose. 5. Use medicating aquarium ammonia nitrite are detected. 6. Store in cool, dry place. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.22 x 1.54 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 89C |
| Item model number  | 89C |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer  | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer recommended age  | 1 month and up |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | QUICK START 4 OZ |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches; 4.8 ounces |
| Size | 4-Ounce |
| Style | Freshwater |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 4.8 ounces
- **Liquid Volume:** 118 Milliliters
- **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does It Have Parmesan In It?**
A: Answers to the reasonable assumptions about the word in your question:
(1) Paramecium: No. This is nitrifying bacteria which are classified highly as prokaryotic organisms, whereas paramecium are eukaryote organisms. Some tiny fish babies will eat paramecium and they are cultured in some fisheries to create deeper ecosystems of microscopic organisms.
(2) Parmesan: Without an actual ingredient list it would be hard to tell. If you think about it, somewhere somehow there is probably a molecule or two (million) of Parmesan stuff in every bottle. Blame probability if you like, but it's probs in there in some way. Which means that it potentially could have red pepper flakes too. I would however not recommend putting this on your next pizza.

**Q: Can I use marine quick start in freshwater?**
A: NO! There is a Marine Quick Start and a Freshwater Quick Start for a reason. Marine beneficial bacteria will die in freshwater and Freshwater beneficial bacteria will die in marine water. Marine and Freshwater beneficial bacterias are very different from one another. Api makes Makes both versions.

**Q: Why is my nirates level still high**
A: Nitrates are the end product in the nitrogen cycle. One type of bacteria convert ammonia into nitrite. The other type converts the nitrite into nitrate. Nitrates are much less toxic than ammonia or nitrite, but must be removed through water changes or by special filter media. Live plants also use nitrates for food. High nitrates can be a symptom of overfeeding. If water changes don't lower nitrate levels, your water could already have high nitrate levels. You could test your tap water to be sure.

**Q: What is the expiration date? How long does it keep?**
A: if you look at the back of the bottle above the blue line you will see stamped print with the date,mine (almost empty) is good til 03/2016.ar bottom you will see a phone number 1-800-847-0659 that answers all questions.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*