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product_id: 53942122
title: "QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria Bottle,White, 473 ml"
brand: "api"
price: "₪183"
currency: ILS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/53942122-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-bottle-white
store_origin: IL
region: Israel
---

# Instant fish addition Fresh & saltwater safe 473 ml potent bacteria dose QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria Bottle,White, 473 ml

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ₪183
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Transform your tank instantly with nature’s own bacteria boost!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria Bottle,White, 473 ml by api
- **How much does it cost?** ₪183 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/53942122-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-bottle-white)

## 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

- • **Easy Integration:** Use when starting tanks, adding fish, or changing filters for seamless care
- • **Fish Loss Prevention Formula:** Helps safeguard your aquatic pets from toxic buildup
- • **Dual-Environment Compatibility:** Perfectly formulated for both freshwater and saltwater tanks 🌊
- • **Continuous Water Quality Booster:** Routine use reduces harmful ammonia and nitrites 🧪
- • **Jumpstart Your Aquarium Ecosystem:** Add fish immediately with powerful nitrifying bacteria ⚡

## Overview

API QUICK START is a 473 ml liquid bacterial supplement designed to rapidly establish a healthy nitrifying bacteria colony in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It enables immediate fish introduction by reducing toxic ammonia and nitrites, helping prevent fish loss and maintaining optimal water quality during tank startups, fish additions, and filter changes.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria Bottle,White, 473 ml at desertcart UK.

Review: Useful, excellent - Useful, excellent
Review: worth the money - provides your tank with a bulk load of good bacteria to help build a colony against amonia and nitrates / nitrites

## 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 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 999 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 5 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (14,823) |
| Date First Available | 7 Aug. 2012 |
| Flavor | FLAVOR 1 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Item model number | 89E |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Dimensions | 6.35 x 6.35 x 22.23 cm; 454 g |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 473 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special features | Made In America1 |
| Volume | 122.63 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 454 Grams
- **Liquid volume:** 473.6 Millilitres
- **Manufacturer:** API

## Images

![QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria Bottle,White, 473 ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mBwfVu-DL.jpg)

## 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful, excellent
*by B***W on 25 October 2025*

Useful, excellent

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth the money
*by K***E on 7 January 2026*

provides your tank with a bulk load of good bacteria to help build a colony against amonia and nitrates / nitrites

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would buy again
*by N***7 on 28 December 2025*

great easy to use and works well

## 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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*Product available on Desertcart Israel*
*Store origin: IL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-30*