2Hr Aquarist APT Start – Substrate Booster for Planted Aquariums
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2Hr Aquarist APT Start – Substrate Booster for Planted Aquariums

2Hr Aquarist APT Start is a powerful all-in-one booster designed for new planted aquariums. It combines substrate enrichment with starter bacteria to enhance substrate richness and accelerate readiness for adding plants and animals.

$16.90

2Hr Aquarist APT Start – Substrate Enrichment + Starter Bacteria for Planted Aquariums

APT Start provides the essential all-in-one upgrade for every new tank—substrate enrichment (a performance boost for 90% of aquasoils) and a potent concoction of starter bacteria to jumpstart tank cycling.

Why Choose APT Start for Your Planted Aquarium?

  • Substrate Enrichment: Enhances substrate richness, providing a performance boost for 90% of aquasoils.
  • Starter Bacteria: Introduces beneficial bacteria to accelerate tank cycling.
  • All-in-One Solution: Combines substrate fertilizer and cycling bacteria in one convenient package.
  • Optimized for New Tanks: Specifically formulated to prepare new aquariums for planting and livestock introduction.

Ingredients:

  • Solid inorganic macronutrient fertilizer with beneficial bacteria
  • NPK mineral fertilizer with micro-nutrients: 8.8-0-0.5
    • 8.8% Total Nitrogen (N)
      • 1.8% Nitric nitrogen
      • 7% Ammoniacal nitrogen
    • 0.6% Potassium oxide (K₂O)
    • 4.5% Calcium oxide (CaO)
    • 1.5% Magnesium oxide (MgO)
    • 0.01% Total Iron chelated by EDTA

Macro and micronutrients are completely water-soluble.

Ingredients: Clay, Calcium sulfate (CMC1 CAS n°7778-18-9), Ammonium sulfate (CMC1 CAS n°7783-20-2), Potassium sulfate (CMC1 CAS n°7778-80-5), Magnesium sulfate (CMC1 CAS n°7487-88-9), Magnesium nitrate (CMC1 CAS n°10377-60-3)

Application Instructions:

  • Dosage: 1 Pouch (45g) per 60x30cm / 24″x12″ area.
  • Usage:
    1. Open the pouch and remove the blue sachet inside.
    2. Spread contents of the main pouch evenly at the bottom of the tank.
    3. Add substrate and hardscape on top.
    4. Fill the tank with water.
    5. Tear open the blue sachet (it contains dormant bacteria) and pour contents into the water.

Transform Any Aquasoil:

Rich aquasoil has long been coveted by experienced aquarists. APT Start provides an enviable boost of ammoniacal nitrogen and an array of essential minerals based on APT’s winning Capstone formula, allowing you to enjoy the power of rich substrate on demand, regardless of your brand of aquasoil.

Start Strong:

80% of new tanks experience common problems such as plant melt and algae blooms. By starting strong the 2Hr Way with APT Start, these frustrations can be largely avoided.