---
product_id: 139777236
title: "Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL"
brand: "api"
price: "VT17616"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/139777236-quick-start-16-oz-473-18-ml
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Eradicates harmful ammonia, nitrite & nitrate Instant nitrogen cycle activation Maintains beneficial bacterial colonies Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL

**Brand:** api
**Price:** VT17616
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐟 Transform your tank, transform your vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL by api
- **How much does it cost?** VT17616 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/139777236-quick-start-16-oz-473-18-ml)

## 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

- • **Allergen-Free & Ready to Use:** Safe liquid formula with no allergens, perfect for busy professionals
- • **Effortless Monthly Maintenance:** Simple, once-a-month dosing keeps your water pristine and balanced
- • **Protect Your Fish’s Lifespan:** Effectively removes toxic ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate to safeguard aquatic life
- • **Trusted by Thousands of Aquarists:** 4.7-star rating from over 11,000 reviews proves unmatched reliability
- • **Jumpstart Your Aquarium's Ecosystem:** Quickly initiates the nitrogen cycle for a healthier tank environment

## Overview

API Quick Start 16 OZ is a powerful liquid water treatment designed to instantly activate the nitrogen cycle in aquariums, maintaining beneficial bacterial colonies and eliminating harmful toxins like ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. With a 4.7-star rating from over 11,000 users, this allergen-free formula ensures a healthier, longer life for your fish with easy monthly dosing.

## Description

Product Description

Review: Best product - Highly effective Improves water quality by maintaining bacterial colonies Easy to use... Rather than other products. Must to stepup a new tank.. also it is good to add once in month so replenish the bacterial colonies
Review: Best for aquarium - No.1 Product for aquarium , to keep water cycled ,to maintain nitrogen cycle, to erase ammonia, nirite and nirate which is harmful for fish. This Api quick start instantly start the nitrogen cycle which is good aquarium lives and eventually increase their lifespan as pet in aquarium. Thanks desertcart and API.

## Features

- Water Treatment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006YG12F6 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,559 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #320 in Water Treatments |
| Brand | API |
| Brand Name | API |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 11,223 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163050897 |
| Importer Contact Information | VM CLASSIC PETS |
| Included Components | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | API QUICK START 16 OZ / 473.18 mL |
| Item Weight | 454 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 473.6 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | API FISH CARE, Aquarium Pharmaceuticals |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | API FISH CARE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 89E |
| Model Number | 89E |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Packer Contact Information | API FISH CARE |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 317163050897 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 454 Grams
- **Liquid Volume:** 473.6 Millilitres
- **Manufacturer:** API FISH CARE, Aquarium Pharmaceuticals

## Images

![Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mBwfVu-DL.jpg)
![Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RP0ATYRkL.jpg)
![Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fvJN9Tj7L.jpg)
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![Quick Start 16 OZ / 473.18 mL - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ebqzs9UAL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this salt supposed to be sodium thiosulphate,  please advice ?  this also does the same for freshwater aquarium salt?**
A: Just use salt block for Aquarium

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best product
*by L***E on 22 August 2025*

Highly effective Improves water quality by maintaining bacterial colonies Easy to use... Rather than other products. Must to stepup a new tank.. also it is good to add once in month so replenish the bacterial colonies

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best for aquarium
*by V***U on 18 October 2023*

No.1 Product for aquarium , to keep water cycled ,to maintain nitrogen cycle, to erase ammonia, nirite and nirate which is harmful for fish. This Api quick start instantly start the nitrogen cycle which is good aquarium lives and eventually increase their lifespan as pet in aquarium. Thanks Amazon and API.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crystal Clear Water!
*by A***L on 20 May 2019*

It really works...like in a matter for 5 to 6 hours the water quality started to improve! IDK if you can see it in the video but the water looks crystal clear to me even without the light, I can see the background poster of my fish tank very clearly! Plus its VERY GOOD FOR your FISH! just run it atleast for one week before you put fish in. In the bottle it says you can add fish instantly but that's actually not advisable, you need to give a minimum of one week for the tank to cycle properly to form the good bacteria! I'm waiting for my week to get completed and then I can start adding the fish

## Frequently Bought Together

- API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
- API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle
- API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 16-Ounce Bottle

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-06-24*