{"product_id":"api-quick-start","title":"API Quick Start","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Quick Start adds live nitrifying bacteria so you can add fish to a new aquarium without waiting weeks for the biological filter to establish on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a new tank, ammonia and nitrite can build up quickly before beneficial bacteria are in place. This is often called new tank syndrome and is a common cause of early fish loss. Quick Start is a concentrated blend of live nitrifying bacteria that starts converting this waste as soon as it is added, helping make the water safer from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Fresh or saltwater usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd fish sooner\u003c\/strong\u003e in a new freshwater or marine aquarium, instead of waiting for the tank to cycle naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps control ammonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e during setup, which reduces the risk of new tank syndrome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e that remain viable in the bottle and activate when added to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports the biological filter\u003c\/strong\u003e after water changes, filter maintenance, or medication use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e fish, live plants, corals, reef tanks, shrimp, and snails when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing and instructions \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways double check dosage and direction on product packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure of your tank volume? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/volume-calculator\" title=\"link to volume calculator\"\u003evolume calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 ml per 38 litres (10 ml per 10 US gallons) of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to a new aquarium, after water changes, when replacing filter media, or when adding new fish to an established tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick Start does not remove chlorine. For a new tank, treat tap water with a conditioner such as API Stress Coat first, then add Quick Start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":56304366879025,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"118ml","offer_id":56304366911793,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"237ml","offer_id":56304366944561,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/api_quickstart_all.png?v=1789558550","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/api-quick-start","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}