API Quick Start allows instant addition of fish to a new aquarium by limiting toxic ammonia and nitrite. Contains live, nitrifying bacteria to immediately start the aquarium cycle. For use in fresh or saltwater. Use when starting a new aquarium, adding fish, changing water or filter media, after medicating or whenever ammonia or nitrite are detected.
Features & Benefits
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QUICK START allows instant addition of fish
No waiting period between start up and addition of fish
After all necessary conditions are met*, fish can be safely added
Contains live, nitrifying bacteria
Starts the natural aquarium cycle
All natural
No refrigeration required
*Appropriate water temperature and pH, proper functioning of equipment and the addition of a water conditioner to remove chlorine or chloramines.
Proven Efficacy
Low levels of ammonia and nitrite will harm fish; high levels will kill fish. QUICK START is proven to reduce exposure of fish to ammonia and nitrite. QUICK START helps prevent fish loss by avoiding dangerous spikes of ammonia when starting your aquarium. The live, nitrifying bacteria in QUICK START speed the development of the biological filter to keep fish safe.
API Makes It Simpler
Follow the API EASY CARE GUIDE steps to simplify aquarium care.
QUICK START is for use in both new and established aquariums and fresh or saltwater.
Use QUICK START when adding fish to a new or existing aquarium, after a water change, after a filter media change, after medicating or whenever ammonia or nitrite are detected.
When adding QUICK START after a water change, add STRESS COAT to remove the chemicals in tap water that can harm fish.
QUICK START Sizes
1 oz (30 ml) treats up to 30 U.S. gallons (113 L) 4 oz (118 ml) treats up to 110 U.S. gallons (476 L) 8 oz (237 ml) treats up to 230 U.S. gallons (870 L) 16 oz (473 ml) treats up to 470 U.S. gallons (1779 L)
Other Items To Consider
STRESS COAT
Makes tap water safe by removing chlorines & chloramines
Detoxifies heavy metals
Contains the healing power of Aloe Vera
Proven to reduce fish stress
Replaces slime coat
STRESS ZYME
Keeps aquarium clean
Contains live bacteria to consume sludge
Reduces aquarium maintenance
All natural
Adds beneficial bacteria for a healthy aquarium
Product Features
Allows instant addition of fish
Contains live, nitrifying bacteria to immediately start the aquarium cycle
Eco Bio-Stones are volcanic rock and cement containing beneficial bacteria colonies which effectively clarify cloudy water in aquariums reducing maintenance.
Product Features
Volcanic rock containing beneficial bacteria colonies, disperse about every 30 minutes, clarifies cloudy water and eliminates odors
Speeds up nitrogen cycle
“Reduces need for frequent maintenance by continually replenishing beneficial bacteria for up to two years”
Safe for all fish, reptiles, amphibians and other aquatic life
Simple to use, no mess aquarium care in fresh or salt water
The key to becoming a dedicated aquarium hobbyist is to succeed with your first aquarium. The Simple Guide to® Freshwater Aquariums concentrates on providing you with a complete plan and all the information you need to choose and use the right-for-you aquarium equipment and the right-for-you fish and plants: it wants you to succeed. The information is presented in a completely straightforward text that’s easy to read, easy to understand – and very definitely easy to put to good use.
Introducing NoClean Aquariums GravityFlow Self-Cleaning Betta Aquarium. It’s self-cleaning, eco-friendly, and only takes about 60-seconds to work! The self-cleaning system runs entirely on gravity. Simply pour water into the aquarium and watch it clean itself! There’s no need to remove the fish, ornaments or wash the gravel. Your hands won’t even get wet. It’s so easy anybody can do it! The aquarium uses no electricity or filters so there are no running costs. Waste water is neatly collected in a cup making it easy to recycle as organic fertilizer for your plants. Now anybody can have a beautiful, fun to watch Betta Fish Tank without the hassles!
Product Features
Aquarium cleans itself in about 60 seconds… simply pour in clean water and dirty water flows out!
Hassle & Stress Free for You and your Betta: Other desktop aquariums force you to remove the fish, stones, plants and decorations before cleaning. This is a messy hassle for you and is stressful and traumatic for your fish! With NoClean Aquariums your fish, plants, rocks and decorations all stay put during cleaning… and you stay clean and dry.
Eco-Friendly & Wallet-Friendly: No noisy pumps that can leak or break. No expensive replacement filters. No electricity use. No annoying cords to get in the way. Waste water collects for easy disposal or recycling as fertilizer for plants!
This listing is for the aquarium with clear spout only. Copper Spout, Stones, Plant and Fish SOLD SEPARATELY
Simply rinse off the Eco Bio-Stone for your size tank (S, M or M 2-pack), soak overnight and place in aquarium. Using nature’s system of purifying water, Eco Bio-Block’s beneficial bacteria breakdown organic waste into ammonia, then into nitrites and then into nitrates which are processed by vegetation or by anaerobic bacteria changing the nitrates into nitrogen gas which dissipate into the air. The process of building sufficient amounts of bacteria to take care of the conditions in the average tank, normally results in crystal clear water in 2 to 4 weeks, with a sudden clearing of the water.
Product Features
Volcanic rock containing beneficial bacteria colonies, disperse about every 30 minutes, clarifies cloudy water and eliminates odors
Speeds up nitrogen cycle
“Reduces need for frequent maintenance by continually replenishing beneficial bacteria for up to two years”
Safe for all fish, reptiles, amphibians and other aquatic life
Simple to use, no mess aquarium care in fresh or salt water
Zoos and aquariums have been evolving rapidly over the past 25 years. There are approximately 225 zoos and aquariums that are accredited in the United States through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. About 35 percent of zoos are operated by state, county or local governments. Most, 54 percent, are non-profit organizations. About 11 percent of zoos and aquariums are for-profit corporations. In summary, there is a strong mission focus to these organizations.
Most zoos and aquariums are vital economic generators. The majority of aquariums were built between 1970 and 1990 in places such as Boston, Baltimore, Mystic, Long Beach, Monterey, Corpus Christi, Tampa, San Francisco and Chattanooga mostly with the intention of helping to revitalize downtowns, coastal areas or waterfront districts. In many communities, the success of the tourism industry including hotels, restaurants and shops with related tax revenues are dependent upon attendance at zoos and aquariums.
Mystic Aquarium is the largest tourism attraction outside of Boston in New England. We have annual attendance of 750,000 people and generate $75 million in direct economic impact each year.
Most zoos and aquariums are closely identified with scientific research. At Mystic Aquarium we have a team of biologists and veterinarians engaged in pure and applied research. These places are also are key educational resources for their region, providing science education programs that assist educators in meeting state standards in science. Mystic Aquarium serves more than 100,000 students each year and offers undergraduate courses and doctoral fellowships.
The confluence of these missions can create ethical and philosophical challenges that are played out in the look and feel of zoos and aquariums. They are part attraction, often including thrill rides, carousels, 4D movies and the like, part college campus, with laboratories, seminars, researchers and journals, and part elementary or pre-school with classrooms, summer camps and sleepovers.
This potpourri has led some to imply that zoos and aquariums are anachronistic. Critics point to the attraction concept and imply that animals can only be mistreated in such a setting. Others suggest that the educational mission and even the research mission can be conducted by other kinds of institutions, presumably without having animals under human care and on public display.
Many cite the future of technology; live cameras in the wild or in sanctuaries with interactive features might replace animals on display, and can be delivered to one’s personal device, essentially eliminating the need for a visit to a zoo or an aquarium.
Aspects of these arguments may well be true. But just as libraries were falsely predicted to be doomed by the rise of the Internet, and the experience of shopping or studying on a college campus were thought to be icons of the last century, people continue to flock to places where they can engage with other people in a civil and respectful way. By nature, people seek to learn, to be with others in that learning experience, and to enjoy themselves in the adventure of learning.
Zoos and Aquariums provide an oasis from urban life. They connect an increasingly urban population to nature. Make no mistake; these are not cathedrals or the quiet car of the train. Zoos and Aquariums are loud places, often melting pots of generations, cultures, languages and learning styles. They tend to be more Penn Station than Carnegie Hall.
In fact, more people visit zoos and aquariums annually than attend major league sporting events. Last year approximately 175 million people spent an average of four hours at a zoo or aquarium. Yet there is considerable concern that attendance at zoos and aquariums is going to decline because of the strongly held views of the millennial generation.
Millennials are the largest segment of the world’s population at approximately 90 million individuals. They were born between 1980 and 1995 with the core group representing the 1980s generation.
One recent study of millennials indicated that 83 percent will trust a company more if it is socially and environmentally responsible. 74 percent are more likely to pay attention to a message if the message represents a deep commitment to a cause. Studies suggest that that millennials are less likely to trust zoos and aquariums than other generations and that in large numbers they are opposed to keeping mammals such as elephants and whales under human care. . . .
We can surmise many things from studying millennials. Most importantly they bring a positive outlook on the future that is rooted in their quest for authenticity, their social consciousness and their desire for social change.
With this assessment of the millennial generation as backdrop, I would suggest that aquariums and zoos are uniquely qualified to engage millennials and other generations in addressing the interconnected issues of species extinction and growing economic inequality. Further, these two issues are what millennials might focus on if they truly seek authentic change for a better future.
Martin Buber, 20th century philosopher and anthropologist, wrote extensively on motivators of social change and argued that humans act based on that which we experience, particularly with regard to social and political issues. He wrote, “All actual life is an encounter.” He also noted, “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”
The ethical question is whether or not we believe that the eyes of animals under human care can provide the encounter for visitors that will speak to them in ways that will instill conservationism. Can a dolphin encounter change our life? Are these animals really “ambassadors of the wild” as most zoo and aquarium leaders suggest? . . .
In essence, exhibits at zoos and aquariums must no longer be about viewing individual species that are on “display.” Exhibits must instead be immersive experiences that combine real animals, advanced digital technologies, and action oriented messaging that explicitly connects animal species, plants, water, insects and microbial life to emphasize biodiversity.
These kinds of immersive experiences emphasize the health and well-being of animals under human care. They evoke emotion and connection, the kind of experience that Martin Buber suggests is essential for social action to occur. . . .
However, at the end of the day I believe that the authenticity that millennials so strive for, calls us to focus on the larger interconnected issues of extinction and poverty. These are far more complicated issues and require a degree of soul searching and ethical consideration that can only occur through true connections between humans and nature, and humans and animals, connections that zoos and aquariums make every day.
A DVD from the Ambient Collection® – Filmed with high definition cameras.
Six beautiful DVD’s in one box, a true collecters item for all those who love aquariums and fish… Tropical Aquarium – Create a relaxed atmosphere with four different tropical aquariums including one with exotic and rare fish which plays for a full hour before repeating automatically. Seahorses – Discover the beauty of these graceful creatures with a wonderful film of close-up images and 2 unusual aquariums, one natural and one tropical, with seahorses, starfish, shrimps and colourful fish to enjoy. South American Aquariums – Four aquariums and different types of fish including delicate Angel fish from Peru. All four tanks have won awards and offer their fish realistic environments. Five audio choices include sounds of the rainforest, natural sounds from the Amazon and relaxing piano music. Koi Fish Pond
- Imagine yourself sitting by the edge of a pond in a Japanese-style garden watching unique 5-star fish, with stunning colours and beautiful patterns, moving slowly through the water. Malawi Aquarium – Four aquariums with colourful fish from Lake Malawi with four soundtracks including 2 music tracks, aquarium bubbles, and natural African lake sounds. Tropical Freshwater Aquarium – Four aquarium choices: Luminescent discus fish from South America, small fish from Africa’s Lake Tanganyika, orange, blue and red fish found in the Amazon, and a mix of tropical fish in a community tank. Please note: When a location has up to 4 TVs, non-profit public screenings of this DVD, for instance in Health Spas, Waiting Rooms, Restaurants and Bars, are allowed at this one location, free of any extra charge.
KEY FEATURES: *All tracks accompanied by natural sounds recorded on location. *Tracks repeat automatically – play one continuously or use the Play All function.
Product Features
Six DVD’s for all those who love aquariums and fish.
A mix of fish: Tropical, African, South American, Seahorses and Koi.
Different aquariums and different sized fish to suit every TV.
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