--- product_id: 114028397 title: "Marine Quick Start for Aquarium, 16 oz" brand: "api" price: "€ 84.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/114028397-marine-quick-start-for-aquarium-16-oz store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Instantly jumpstarts aquarium cycle Safe for immediate fish addition Scientifically proven nitrifying bacteria Marine Quick Start for Aquarium, 16 oz **Brand:** api **Price:** € 84.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐟 Dive in now—no waiting, just thriving marine life! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marine Quick Start for Aquarium, 16 oz by api - **How much does it cost?** € 84.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/114028397-marine-quick-start-for-aquarium-16-oz) ## 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 - • **Protect Your Marine Life:** Reduces toxic compounds to prevent fish loss and new tank syndrome. - • **Scientifically Proven Formula:** Patented nitrifying bacteria rapidly consume harmful ammonia and nitrite. - • **Versatile Use for Every Stage:** Perfect for new setups, adding fish, live rock, corals, or water changes. - • **Cycle Your Aquarium in a Flash:** Start your saltwater or reef tank instantly without waiting days. - • **Trusted by Aquarists Nationwide:** Made in the USA and highly rated for reliable, consistent results. ## Overview API Marine Quick Start is a 16 oz liquid treatment containing live nitrifying bacteria that instantly jumpstarts the nitrogen cycle in saltwater and reef aquariums. It enables immediate fish addition by rapidly reducing harmful ammonia and nitrite levels, helping prevent fish loss and new tank syndrome. Ideal for new tanks, adding livestock, or routine maintenance, this scientifically proven formula supports a healthy, balanced aquatic environment. ## 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 in API QUICK START Saltwater And Reef Aquarium Nitrifying are scientifically proven to quickly consume ammonia and nitrite to help avert fish loss. API QUICK START Aquarium Treatment 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. Review: Helped in setting up of my marine aquarium - Very helpful in setting up new marine tank Review: Good - It immediately started bacteria growth in my aquarium..really good for people setting up a new marine tank..a very good product.. ## Features - Contains one (1) API MARINE QUICK START Saltwater And Reef Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle - Allows instant addition of fish when starting a new saltwater or reef aquarium - Reduces compounds harmful to fish when used routinely - Helps prevent fish loss in saltwater and reef aquariums - Use when starting a new aquarium, when adding new fish, live rock or corals, and when changing water and filter media ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00ZFR3VEU | | Best Sellers Rank | #135,700 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #2,067 in Water Treatments | | Brand | API | | Country of Origin | USA | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Generic Name | Aquarium Bacteria | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163043899 | | Included Components | API MARINE QUICK START Saltwater And Reef Aquarium Nitrifying Bacillus 16-Ounce Bottle | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.4 x 6.4 x 22.2 Centimeters | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Weight | 50 g | | Item model number | 389D | | Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Net Quantity | 473.1765 Milliliters | | Product Dimensions | 6.35 x 6.35 x 22.23 cm; 50 g | | UPC | 317163043899 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 50 Grams - **Liquid Volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces - **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare ## Images ![Marine Quick Start for Aquarium, 16 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sNNYmXpmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does It Have Parmesan In It?** A: Answers to the reasonable assumptions about the word in your question: (1) Paramecium: No. This is nitrifying bacteria which are classified highly as prokaryotic organisms, whereas paramecium are eukaryote organisms. Some tiny fish babies will eat paramecium and they are cultured in some fisheries to create deeper ecosystems of microscopic organisms. (2) Parmesan: Without an actual ingredient list it would be hard to tell. If you think about it, somewhere somehow there is probably a molecule or two (million) of Parmesan stuff in every bottle. Blame probability if you like, but it's probs in there in some way. Which means that it potentially could have red pepper flakes too. I would however not recommend putting this on your next pizza. **Q: Can I use marine quick start in freshwater?** A: NO! There is a Marine Quick Start and a Freshwater Quick Start for a reason. Marine beneficial bacteria will die in freshwater and Freshwater beneficial bacteria will die in marine water. Marine and Freshwater beneficial bacterias are very different from one another. Api makes Makes both versions. **Q: Why is my nirates level still high** A: Nitrates are the end product in the nitrogen cycle. One type of bacteria convert ammonia into nitrite. The other type converts the nitrite into nitrate. Nitrates are much less toxic than ammonia or nitrite, but must be removed through water changes or by special filter media. Live plants also use nitrates for food. High nitrates can be a symptom of overfeeding. If water changes don't lower nitrate levels, your water could already have high nitrate levels. You could test your tap water to be sure. **Q: What is the expiration date? How long does it keep?** A: if you look at the back of the bottle above the blue line you will see stamped print with the date,mine (almost empty) is good til 03/2016.ar bottom you will see a phone number 1-800-847-0659 that answers all questions. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helped in setting up of my marine aquarium *by I***G on 6 February 2019* Very helpful in setting up new marine tank ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by F***U on 10 January 2019* It immediately started bacteria growth in my aquarium..really good for people setting up a new marine tank..a very good product.. ### ⭐ Waste of money *by P***L on 8 October 2019* I think it’s just water. Didn’t really help with cycling my tank. Used the entire bottle on my tank and it still wasn’t cycled. Probably a fake seller. Bought seachem stability from another website and that did the job. ## Frequently Bought Together - API MARINE QUICK START Saltwater And Reef Aquarium Nitrifying Bacillus 16-Ounce Bottle - API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle - API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/114028397-marine-quick-start-for-aquarium-16-oz](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/114028397-marine-quick-start-for-aquarium-16-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*