API Aquarium Start Up Pack

Introduction

The API Aquarium Start Up Pack is an essential solution for anyone setting up a new aquarium or starting a new tank cycle. This 30ML pack includes a combination of water conditioners and beneficial bacteria that help establish a healthy biological filter and ensure a safe environment for your aquatic life. By adding these treatments at the start, you can speed up the cycling process and reduce the risk of harmful toxins like ammonia and nitrite building up in the water.

Features

• Speeds Up the Nitrogen Cycle: Contains live nitrifying bacteria that help establish a biological filter in the aquarium, converting harmful ammonia into nitrite and then into nitrate.
• Reduces Toxic Ammonia and Nitrite: Helps eliminate dangerous ammonia and nitrite levels during the cycling process, which can harm fish and other aquatic organisms.
• Safe for Fish and Invertebrates: The products in the pack are safe to use with all types of freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as invertebrates like shrimp.
• Easy to Use: The pack includes clear instructions and is designed to make setting up your aquarium simple and hassle-free.
• Ideal for New Aquariums: Perfect for starting up new aquariums, as it promotes a healthy balance and reduces the stress of an uncycled tank.
• Convenient 30ML Size: The compact size is ideal for smaller tanks or for those who want to start up an aquarium without needing to purchase larger bottles.

Usage

1. Set Up Aquarium: Fill your aquarium with water and set up all equipment (filter, heater, etc.).
2. Add Water Conditioner: Use the API Stress Coat to condition the water, remove chlorine and chloramine, and protect the fish’s slime coat. Follow the instructions for the correct dosage.
3. Add Beneficial Bacteria: Add the API Quick Start (which is included in the pack) to introduce live beneficial bacteria to the tank. This will help jump-start the nitrogen cycle and speed up the process of breaking down harmful waste.
4. Monitor Water Parameters: Test ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels regularly using an API test kit. Keep track of the cycle process and ensure that ammonia and nitrite levels are reduced to zero.
5. Add Fish: Once the nitrogen cycle has been established and the water parameters are safe, you can begin adding fish gradually.

Available Sizes

• API Aquarium Start Up Pack is available in a 30ML size, providing enough treatment for smaller tanks or initial setups.

Recommendations

• For New Tanks: This pack is essential when setting up a new tank to help establish a stable environment for your fish.
• During the Cycling Process: Use the pack during the tank’s cycling phase to minimize the buildup of ammonia and nitrite, which are toxic to fish.
• Regular Monitoring: While the pack helps start the cycling process, you should still monitor water parameters regularly to ensure your tank is properly cycled.
• Add Fish Gradually: Once your tank has cycled, add fish gradually to prevent overloading the filter and destabilizing the nitrogen cycle.
• Supplement with Additional API Products: For ongoing tank health, use other API products like API Stress Zyme for continued bacterial support or API Ammo-Lock to detoxify ammonia during emergencies.