--- product_id: 37525447 title: "TLC Products StartSmart Complete Freshwater Aquarium Cycle Starter & Beneficial Nitrifiers, Supports Clear Water & Biofiltration, Reduces Excess Sludge, 32 oz. (946 ml)" brand: "startsmart complete" price: "VT14053" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37525447-tlc-products-startsmart-complete-freshwater-aquarium-cycle-starter-and-beneficial store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 32 oz volume Weekly maintenance 24-hour cycle TLC Products StartSmart Complete Freshwater Aquarium Cycle Starter & Beneficial Nitrifiers, Supports Clear Water & Biofiltration, Reduces Excess Sludge, 32 oz. (946 ml) **Brand:** startsmart complete **Price:** VT14053 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into Clarity with StartSmart! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TLC Products StartSmart Complete Freshwater Aquarium Cycle Starter & Beneficial Nitrifiers, Supports Clear Water & Biofiltration, Reduces Excess Sludge, 32 oz. (946 ml) by startsmart complete - **How much does it cost?** VT14053 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/37525447-tlc-products-startsmart-complete-freshwater-aquarium-cycle-starter-and-beneficial) ## Best For - startsmart complete enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startsmart complete brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Problem Solver:** Tackle water clarity issues head-on with targeted dosing. - • **User-Friendly Formula:** Designed for both beginners and seasoned aquarists. - • **Sludge Digestion Power:** Effortlessly digest sludge for a healthier aquatic environment. - • **Instant Aquarium Cycling:** Cycle your new tank in just 24 hours! - • **Clarity Maintenance Made Easy:** Keep your aquarium crystal clear with simple weekly doses. ## Overview StartSmart Complete Freshwater is a 32 oz solution designed to instantly cycle new aquariums and maintain water clarity. With easy dosing instructions, it helps digest sludge and solve clarity problems efficiently, making it ideal for both novice and experienced fish keepers. ## Description StartSmart Complete, Freshwater: Cycling, Clarifier, Maintenance, 32 oz. (946 ml) ## Features - TLC StartSmart Complete Freshwater, 32 oz, can be used both for cycling a new tank and for water clarity. - To Instantly Cycle New or Problem Aquariums: Set up the tank normally, de-chlorinate, dose 1 oz StartSmart per 10 gallons. Add fish. Tank will be cycled in 24 hours. - To Maintain Clarity, Digest Sludge: Dose 1 oz per 40 gallons. Repeat weekly or at least once a month. - To Solve Water Clarity Problems: Dose 1 oz per 20 gallons, weekly, until clarity problem is solved, then switch to maintenance. Solving long term problems may take 4 to 8 doses. ## Images ![TLC Products StartSmart Complete Freshwater Aquarium Cycle Starter & Beneficial Nitrifiers, Supports Clear Water & Biofiltration, Reduces Excess Sludge, 32 oz. (946 ml) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716Hcnm5YEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ACTUAL DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY -- WOOPS CHANGE OF PLANS - PROS *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2019* This is a review on the 14 x 14” size, white Countryside Tubs. I’m not being paid or receiving anything for this review. I would have ordered the bigger size had I had the measurements I’ll give in this review. Still, they are nice. Here’s what I do really like about the tubs: Color us a true bright “white (not off-white or creamy white) The plastic is a “matt” finish – not glossy. (Yeh) The design is one I like (each to their own) and they will look nice once planted on my porch. Easily removable small sticker inside pot says “Made in USA” – and I did check out the actual company (Novelty Manufacturing Co on tub bottom label) and they ARE a plastic fabricator with a manufacturing plant in PA. The 4 planters arrived within 2 days of ordering and they arrived in separate boxes even though the tubs do fit inside each other and could have been put in 1 larger box. So all in perfect condition. No scratches or rub marks. Two pre-inserted knock-out holes in bottom of tub for drainage. White – not dark – so absorbs less sun – so soil stays cooler in our hot summers in Central California. Good price for the size. Can’t speak to the plastic not yellowing over time. We’ll see. Molded corners and bottom appears to be strong.Note: My measurements (below) are slightly different than the manufacturer’s website – but I’m measuring for to calculate the inside soil capacity in Gallons (as measured 1 and 2” down from top to allow watering room) and measuring to determine outside dimensions for placement on porch. The depth is very important as I’m growing Vegetables, and this calculation will allow me to determine which plants I’ll put in here, and which I will put out in the garden beds and larger pots.1) The 14x14” tub holds 5 Gal, but not 5 USABLE gallons. You must leave room at the top to water.2) If you allow a full 2” room at the top soil-free to give you ample room to water, then this is a 4 GALLON pot with an interior soil depth of only 9 1/4” – not deep enough (IMHO at least) for the larger green/red/yellow Bell pepper plants that have 12” deep central roots at maturity, but certainly fine for my Jalapenos, certain other smaller hot peppers, and I’ll use also for things like broccoli, radishes, spinach, strawberries, certain onions, lettuce, bok choy etc. Woops – the many Bells will go out in the garden instead.3) If you allow 1” room at top (soil free) then the soil capacity is about 4.5 Gal and the soil depth is 10 1/4”.HERE ARE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE TUBThickness of Material 1/8”Height of Legs: 3/4”Inside square bottom width: 9”Inside square top width 11 3/4”Inside height 11 1/4” (measured from middle of sides to very inside top)Outside top: 14” (11 3/4” inside + two 1” lip overhangs + (2 sides (x) 1/8” material thickness)Outside bottom of “tub”: 9 1/4 (9” inside + material thickness on two sides)Outside bottom Leg to Leg: ~ <9” (legs slightly recessed under tub bottom and are hollow.)Outside Height from floor to top: 12 - 12 1/8” including the leg heightUSABLE PLANTING AREA – allowing a 2” SOIL FREE area at top of tub for watering.Inside bottom width: 9”Inside top WIDTH ~ 2” down from top: 11 3/8” (11.375”)Inside height down 2 “ from top: 9 1/4”HOPE THIS HELPS ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, but short feet *by G***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2022* All is good, except the "feet". They should be taller. If water fills the plate (the one that matches this planter), the water reaches the bottom of the planter preventing drainage. Not good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but feet too short *by G***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2022* Good planter, sturdy. Feet are too short. When planter is inside the matching saucer, water reaches the bottom of the planter preventing drainage. --- ## 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.vu/products/37525447-tlc-products-startsmart-complete-freshwater-aquarium-cycle-starter-and-beneficial](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37525447-tlc-products-startsmart-complete-freshwater-aquarium-cycle-starter-and-beneficial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*