API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-Ounce Bottle

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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 are scientifically proven to quickly consume ammonia and nitrite to help prevent new tank syndrome. Allows immediate addition of fish to a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium. Use when starting a new aquarium, adding new fish, changing water, changing filter media, after medicating, or whenever ammonia or nitrite are detected. Allows instant addition of fish. Limits toxic ammonia and nitrite. Helps prevent fish loss. Immediately starts aquarium cycle. Contains live, nitrifying bacteria. No refrigeration required. All natural.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches; 4.8 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 89C
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2012
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mars Fishcare
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006YG1ZLC
Best Sellers Rank: #1,806 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #5 in Aquarium Water Treatments
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Contains one (1) API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 4-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