API Quick Start

By API · Ammonia dosing · Probiotics

Specs

ManufacturerAPI
CategoryProbiotics
FormLiquid
Primary parameterAmmonia
Affected parametersAmmonia, Nitrite
Recommended frequencyAt Setup / Water Change

About API Quick Start

Nitrifying bacteria (Nitrosomonas/Nitrospira) that jump-starts the biological filter and lets you add fish immediately.

Dosing instructions

10 mL per 38 L (10 US gal) when starting a tank, adding fish, or after a water change. Freshwater & saltwater.

Reef-keeper notes

10 mL per 38 L (10 US gal) when starting a tank, adding fish, or after a water change. Freshwater & saltwater.

Log API Quick Start in your reef dosing plan

Reef Trak's dosing module schedules and logs every dose of API Quick Start alongside your parameters. The built-in dose impact calculation uses the manufacturer's specs so you know exactly how each dose will move Ammonia.