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product_id: 273918239
title: "QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "¥3599"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/273918239-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1-ounce
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Instant aquarium cycling Reduces harmful ammonia & nitrite Live nitrifying bacteria QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ¥3599
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Dive in now—cycle your tank instantly and keep your fish thriving!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** ¥3599 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/273918239-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1-ounce)

## 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

- • **Trusted Legacy Brand:** Over 50 years of research-driven innovation ensuring your aquatic ecosystem thrives.
- • **Instant Fish Addition:** Start your aquarium with fish immediately—no waiting, no stress.
- • **Dual Fresh & Saltwater Use:** Versatile for both freshwater and saltwater tanks—one solution for all setups.
- • **Routine Water Health Booster:** Use regularly to maintain a stable, healthy biological filter and prevent fish loss.
- • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented nitrifying bacteria rapidly neutralize toxic ammonia and nitrite.

## Overview

API QUICK START is a 1-ounce liquid treatment containing live, patented nitrifying bacteria that instantly kickstarts the nitrogen cycle in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It rapidly reduces harmful ammonia and nitrite levels, allowing immediate fish introduction and ongoing water quality maintenance. Trusted by aquarists for over 50 years, it prevents new tank syndrome and supports a healthy aquatic environment with routine use.

## 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: Speedy shipping I added it to my tank and all my fish are fine
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 | #31,810 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #265 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,022) |
| 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 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| 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:** API

## Images

![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 B***R on 1 February 2026*

Speedy shipping I added it to my tank and all my fish are fine

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

Useful, excellent

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Product available on Desertcart Japan*
*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-02-16*