Does StartSmart complete work?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product. It’s a wonderful product to start a new freshwater tank, to help maintain its cycle and for maintenance for any cloudy issues. It’s live bacteria and there is an expiration date on there as well. It does wonders on all 9 of my tanks.

How do I use Startmart complete?

Dose: 1 oz per 20 gallons weekly until clarity and surface problems are solved, then revert to Maintenance dose. StartSmart Complete will eliminate common clarity problems in both freshwater and saltwater. Be sure to use the proper formulation (freshwater or saltwater).

Does API quick start work in saltwater?

QUICK START™ API QUICK START nitrifying bacteria may be used in both fresh and saltwater aquariums.

How long does it take to cycle a 20 gallon saltwater tank?

Cycling the tank is not an exact process. It can take anywhere from between 2 to 6 weeks (or occasionally longer). This is because bacteria need to grow in the tank for it to work, and this process happens naturally on its own.

How do I use Startmart complete freshwater?

For instant cycling, 1 oz per 10 gallons, one time, then switch to maintenance dose. For routine maintenance, 1 oz per 40 gallons, weekly or as needed. To clarify water and surfaces, 1 oz per 20 gallons weekly until problem solved, then switch to maintenance dose.

How do you use seachem stability?

Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons) on the first day with a new aquarium. Then use 1 capful for each 80 L (20 US gallons) daily for 7 days. Fish and other aquatic species may be introduced at any time as long as dosage is maintained for 7 days.

How long does it take to cycle a tank with API QUICK START?

Both Tetra Safe Start and API Quick Start will work, given that they are applied in a correct manner. The cycling of a new tank will speed up significantly but it won’t happen overnight. You can realistically expect a fully cycled tank at the end of the second week (10 to 14 days) after application.

Is API QUICK START worth it?

I have tried API quick start, Sea-chem Stability and Tetra “cleaning bacteria”. After about $300 worth of dead fish, I have concluded that these products are a scam and do not cycle aquariums any more quickly or reliably than using nothing at all.

How do I know if my saltwater tank is cycled?

Once you have a zero ammonia reading for 2-3 consecutive weeks, the tank is cycled and ready for more fish and other animals. To watch the process even closer, you can also monitor nitrite and nitrate levels as well as the ammonia. Just the same, you will need a couple more test kits and perform these tests weekly.

How long does it take to cycle a tank with seachem stability?

4-6 weeks
However, generally most tanks are cycled within 4-6 weeks. If I plan to do a fishless cycle and use Stability™, do I need to add an ammonia source to kick-start the nitrogen cycle? A: Yes, for expedited cycling times, you will want to add a pinch of food daily until you have an ammonia reading.

How long does it take stability to work?

I used this to help cycle a new tank, and it worked well. It still took 2-3 weeks to fully cycle. The directions say there’s no need to add more stability after seven days, but I kept adding the maintenance dose daily until cycling was complete.

Does API Quick Start actually work?

How long does it take to cycle a tank with API Quick Start?

Do I use API Quick Start every day?

Keep dosing with the ammonia every few days until the nitrites and ammonia are zero and the nitrates start to show. When this happens you are cycled. It is a good idea to keep adding the ammonia without the API for at least a week to make sure, testing daily.