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product_id: 273918239
title: "API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "₩28538"
currency: KRW
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/273918239-api-quick-start-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-nitrifying-bacteria-1
store_origin: KR
region: South Korea
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# Instant aquarium cycling Supports freshwater & saltwater fish Patented nitrifying bacteria API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ₩28538
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐟 Start strong, swim long — aquarium health made instant!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 1-Ounce Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** ₩28538 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/273918239-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

- • **Dual Habitat Compatibility:** Perfect for both freshwater and saltwater tanks
- • **Effortless Maintenance Boost:** Keeps biological filters active for crystal-clear water
- • **Protect Your Fish Like a Pro:** Reduces harmful compounds to prevent fish loss
- • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented bacteria rapidly neutralize ammonia & nitrite
- • **Cycle Your Aquarium in a Flash:** Add fish immediately with zero wait time

## Overview

API QUICK START delivers a powerful dose of live nitrifying bacteria that instantly kickstarts the nitrogen cycle in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. This 1-ounce liquid treatment neutralizes toxic ammonia and nitrite, allowing immediate fish introduction and reducing fish loss. Trusted for over 50 years, API’s patented formula supports a healthy, balanced aquatic environment with minimal effort, making it a must-have for any serious aquarium enthusiast.

## 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: Good
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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,356 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #261 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies |
| Brand | API |
| Brand Name | API |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,009 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163010891 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 41.13 Grams |
| Item form | Liquid |
| Item weight | 41.13 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 1 Fluid Ounces |
| Liquid volume | 1 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | API |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 317163010891 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## 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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqv27+R3L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by M***I on 21 September 2025*



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



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but it’s such a small amount.
*by L***H on 26 March 2024*



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*Product available on Desertcart South Korea*
*Store origin: KR*
*Last updated: 2026-02-08*