--- product_id: 15723474 title: "API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples" brand: "api" price: "34.23 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15723474-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Instant aquarium cycling Safe for freshwater & saltwater fish Patented nitrifying bacteria API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples **Brand:** api **Price:** 34.23 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐟 Dive into a thriving aquarium instantly—no more waiting, just admiring! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples by api - **How much does it cost?** 34.23 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15723474-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 - • **Cycle Your Tank in a Flash:** Add fish immediately with no waiting period - • **Dual Habitat Compatibility:** Perfectly safe and effective for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums - • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented bacteria rapidly eliminate toxic ammonia and nitrite - • **Routine Protection for Your Fish:** Reduces harmful compounds to prevent fish loss over time - • **Trusted by Aquarists for 50+ Years:** Backed by decades of research and innovation from API ## Overview API QUICK START is a 1-ounce liquid treatment containing patented live nitrifying bacteria that instantly kickstarts the nitrogen cycle in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It rapidly consumes harmful ammonia and nitrite, allowing immediate fish addition and ongoing protection against toxic buildup. Trusted for over 50 years, this scientifically proven formula helps prevent new tank syndrome and supports a healthy aquatic environment with minimal effort. ## 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. ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,007 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #116 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand | API | | Brand Name | API | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,112 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163010891 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Bacteria | | Item Weight | 41.13 Grams | | Liquid Volume | 1 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | TopDawg Pet Supply | | Manufacturer Part Number | 89A | | Model Number | 89A | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163010891 | | Unit Count | 1 Ounce | ## 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, Blues & Purples - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqv27+R3L.jpg) ![API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1KBUhgj1SL.jpg) ![API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Lf0ZtO2aL.jpg) ![API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ebqzs9UAL.jpg) ![API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+Fx9ZWiyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***R on February 1, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on February 27, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by Q***? on August 18, 2025* ## Frequently Bought Together - API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle, Blues & Purples - API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit, White, Single, Multi-colored --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15723474-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15723474-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*