{"product_id":"api-aquarium-starter-bundle-quick-start","title":"API Aquarium Starter Bundle, Quick Start, Stress Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis aquarium water conditioner bundle from API brings together three 16-ounce bottles: Quick Start, Stress Coat and Aquarium Salt. Quick Start contains nitrifying bacteria, and Stress Coat is added to tap water. The set is for freshwater aquariums, and the salt bottle is made from evaporated sea water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e603B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.3 x 7.3 x 22.6 cm (8 x 2.9 x 8.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.31 kg (2.9 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat each bottle in the bundle does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Start carries nitrifying bacteria into the tank, and the manufacturer says fish can go in straight away when you set up a new aquarium or add new fish. The same bottle goes in when you change water or filter media, to restore the ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress Coat is added to tap water, where it removes chlorine and chloramines and neutralizes heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium Salt comes from evaporated sea water and supplies electrolytes to freshwater fish tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tanks and setups this bundle suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aquarium Salt in this bundle is for freshwater aquariums, so it is not intended for saltwater tanks. The item form is liquid across the range, with the model listed as 603B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore buying, check that you keep freshwater fish and that the 16-ounce size of each bottle is the one you want. The bundle contains six items in total, and the target audience stated for the set is fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to add each bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's direction is to use Quick Start at the start of a new aquarium, when adding fish, and whenever water or filter media is changed. Stress Coat is dosed into tap water, which covers the chlorine, chloramine and heavy metal side of a water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bundle has no stated dosing schedule beyond these points, so fill levels and measurements come from each bottle's own label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this aquarium water conditioner bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bundle has one 16-ounce bottle each of Quick Start, Stress Coat and Aquarium Salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put fish in a new tank the same day with Quick Start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPI says fish can be added instantly to a new aquarium when Quick Start is used, and the same applies when new fish go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Stress Coat treat tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress Coat makes tap water safe by taking out chlorine and chloramines and by neutralizing heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Aquarium Salt for saltwater tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Aquarium Salt is intended for freshwater aquariums, where it supplies electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should Quick Start go in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Start goes in at tank setup, when fish are added, and at each water or filter media change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the bundle contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 16-ounce bottle of API Quick Start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 16-ounce bottle of API Stress Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 16-ounce bottle of API Aquarium Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475890106431,"sku":null,"price":59.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/api-aquarium-water-conditioner-16oz-each.jpg?v=1794681916","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/api-aquarium-starter-bundle-quick-start","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}