Four treatments that a new tank actually needs, bought together instead of one at a time. Stress Coat conditions tap water and adds a protective slime coat; Quick Start seeds nitrifying bacteria so the nitrogen cycle starts immediately; Stress Zyme breaks down the sludge that builds up in the first weeks; Aquarium Salt supports gill function and electrolyte balance.
API sizes and doses the pack for aquariums up to 15 US gallons (about 57 litres), so a larger tank will get through it quickly — it is a starter pack rather than a supply. Adding bacteria does not remove the need to test, either: check ammonia and nitrite through the first month with the Freshwater Master Test Kit.
Dosage
- Stress Coat — 5 ml per 10 US gallons
- Stress Zyme — 5 ml per 10 US gallons
- Quick Start — 10 ml per 10 US gallons
- Aquarium Salt — 1 rounded tablespoon per 5 US gallons
API states the pack suits freshwater, saltwater and reef setups, and both tropical and coldwater aquariums.
Individually: Stress Coat, Stress Zyme, Quick Start, Aquarium Salt.
