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Question: API Quick Start?

Brasfieldb

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I was adding everything I need for axies in my Petco wishlist when I came across API Quicm Start. It supposedly instantly cycles the water. Is this safe? Can I use this? Any experience with it?
 

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I use it in my tank with water changes. Its helped speed up the cycling process, but it doesnt substitute for a completely cycled tank. Its mostly for helping establish a benificial bacteria colony, and replacing what you may loose with massive water changes.

I would recommed it, just dont expect it to work miracles :)
 

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It's not that fast, and definitely not instant. Personally I've used quick start, stability and tetra safe start, and I've found that tetra safe start was the only one that sped up the cycle considerably. But the absolute fastest method to cycle a tank is to use filter media from an already established tank.

Regardless of which method you choose, you will need a source of ammonia to get the cycle going, and your water won't be safe for animals until you get a nitrate reading, but no ammonia or nitrites. Hope this helps!
 

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Thanks y'all! Big help!
After posting I actually decided that I would rather do a long full cycle and give plants time to grow before introducing the axie!
 
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