Overview2Hr Aquarist APT Start 45 g is an all-in-one substrate and bacterial starter designed to kickstart new planted aquarium setups. The dual-component pouch combines nutrient-rich powder with dormant nitrifying bacteria to enhance substrate quality and speed up biological cycling.Key BenefitsSubstrate Enrichment: Macronutrients including 8.8% nitrogen (7% ammoniacal 1.8% nitrate), 0.6% potassium, 4.5% calcium, 1.5% magnesium, and iron provide essential nourishment for root developmentStarter Bacteria: Dormant nitrifying strains like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter accelerate ammonia conversion to nitrite and nitrate, reducing cycling periodsSpeeds Tank Cycling: Designed to prevent plant melt and early algae issues by jump-starting substrate and filter biologyUsage InstructionsSpread the powder evenly on the tank base.Add substrate and hardscape materials on top.Fill the tank with water.Pour the blue sachet of dormant bacteria directly into the water.One 45 g pouch treats approximately a 60 × 30 cm aquarium (24 × 12 in) ().Why Choose APT Start?All-in-one solution: Combines nutrients and bacteria for substrate and filter improvements in a single product.Scientifically formulated: Backed by careful nutrient ratios and proven bacterial blends from aquascaping researchPrevents common issues: Helps avoid tank startup problems like plant melt and algae bloomsEasy application: No complex measuring—just one pouch per standard tank size.
