{"product_id":"prodibio-start-up-aquarium-cycling-kit","title":"Prodibio Start Up","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n  .aq-pd h2{font-size:1.45em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:12px;margin:1.6em 0 0.6em;}\n  .aq-pd h3{font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;margin:1.2em 0 0.4em;color:#1E88E5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;}\n  .aq-pd p{margin:0.5em 0 1em;}\n  .aq-pd ul{margin:0.4em 0 1em;padding-left:1.2em;}\n  .aq-pd li{margin:0.3em 0;}\n  .aq-callout{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;padding:16px 20px;margin:1.4em 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;line-height:1.6;}\n  .aq-callout strong{color:#f5c518;}\n  .aq-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n  .aq-feature-card{background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #1E88E5;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.9em;}\n  .aq-feature-card strong{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;color:#1a1a1a;}\n  .aq-feature-card span{color:#555;}\n  .aq-compare{overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n  .aq-compare table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.88em;min-width:520px;}\n  .aq-compare th{background:#1E88E5;color:#fff;padding:9px 14px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}\n  .aq-compare th:first-child{background:#1a1a1a;text-align:left;}\n  .aq-compare td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #BBDEFB;text-align:center;}\n  .aq-compare td:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:#444;background:#fafafa;}\n  .aq-compare tr:nth-child(even) td:not(:first-child){background:#f5faff;}\n  .aq-specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1em;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;}\n  .aq-specs-table th{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.82em;}\n  .aq-specs-table td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #BBDEFB;vertical-align:top;}\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f5faff;}\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:42%;color:#444;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProdibio Start Up\u003c\/strong\u003e kit is a complete rapid-cycling system for any brand-new freshwater or saltwater aquarium. Each kit pairs sealed ampoules of \u003cstrong\u003eBioDigest\u003c\/strong\u003e live nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria with \u003cstrong\u003eStop Ammo\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural plant-extract ammonia trap, so your tank builds real biological filtration in days instead of weeks. It is the simplest way to start a tank safely and add livestock sooner. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care and conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOne kit, two jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e BioDigest seeds the bacteria that run your nitrogen cycle while Stop Ammo locks away toxic ammonia in the meantime. The two work together so new fish are protected while your biofilter matures. Every dose comes in an oxygen-free glass ampoule that keeps the bacteria dormant and shelf-stable until the moment you add it.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhen you set up a new aquarium there is no established bacteria colony to process fish waste, so ammonia climbs to dangerous levels. Start Up solves both halves of that problem at once. \u003cstrong\u003eStop Ammo\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately binds free ammonia into a harmless form so it cannot burn gills or stress fish. At the same time, \u003cstrong\u003eBioDigest\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces a broad blend of live nitrifying and denitrifying strains that colonize your filter, rock, and substrate, converting ammonia to nitrite, nitrite to nitrate, and nitrate on toward harmless nitrogen gas. Dose one ampoule of each every 15 days during start-up and your tank cycles quickly and stably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycles tanks fast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablishes biological filtration in a new aquarium in a fraction of the usual time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same kit works for planted tanks, community tanks, and reef systems alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia protection built in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop Ammo traps toxic ammonia so fish stay safe while the biofilter matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive multi-strain bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioDigest uses many complementary strains, not a single species, for a complete cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed glass ampoules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygen-free vials keep bacteria dormant and potent, with no refrigeration needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-measured dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne ampoule of each, no guesswork, no measuring cups, no overdosing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEach kit contains an equal number of BioDigest and Stop Ammo ampoules. Pick the pack that matches your tank size and how long you want to keep dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-compare\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e6 Vials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12 Vials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e30 Vials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioDigest ampoules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop Ammo ampoules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart-up doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne tank, single cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA tank plus ongoing dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge or multiple tanks, best value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR29008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR29009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR29010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProdibio Start Up rapid-cycling kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioDigest (live bacteria) + Stop Ammo (ammonia trap), equal counts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycling new aquariums, re-seeding after maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioDigest coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ampoule treats up to 250 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop Ammo coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ampoule treats up to 50 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ampoule of each every 15 days during start-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed glass ampoules, inert-gas filled, no refrigeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProdibio (distributed by Red Sea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd dechlorinated water and let equipment run before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSnap open one BioDigest ampoule and one Stop Ammo ampoule and pour each directly into the aquarium or sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepeat the pair every 15 days while the tank is establishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIn saltwater, hardy fish can usually be introduced shortly after the first dose; add livestock gradually and test your water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor ongoing maintenance after cycling, continue with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-biodigest-live-bacteria\"\u003eProdibio BioDigest\u003c\/a\u003e on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Vials\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for a single new tank up to about 50 gallons that needs one full start-up cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 Vials\u003c\/strong\u003e suits hobbyists who want to start a tank and keep dosing through the critical first couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 Vials\u003c\/strong\u003e is the value pack for large systems, multiple tanks, or anyone who cycles tanks regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-biodigest-live-bacteria\"\u003eProdibio BioDigest\u003c\/a\u003e for ongoing maintenance dosing once the tank is cycled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-bioptim-bacteria-booster\"\u003eProdibio Bioptim\u003c\/a\u003e to feed and boost your bacteria colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-stop-ammo-ammonia-neutralizer\"\u003eProdibio Stop Ammo\u003c\/a\u003e for extra ammonia protection during transport or spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ammonia-test-strips-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eFritz Ammonia Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e to monitor your cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eadditives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Start Up work in both freshwater and saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same kit cycles planted and community freshwater tanks as well as marine and reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon can I add fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStop Ammo protects fish from ammonia right away, but always add livestock gradually and test your water. In reef tanks hardy fish are often added within the first day; in freshwater, going slower is safest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the ampoules need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Prodibio seals each dose in an oxygen-free glass ampoule that keeps the bacteria dormant and shelf-stable at room temperature until you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Start Up and plain BioDigest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart Up adds Stop Ammo ammonia protection to the BioDigest bacteria, which is exactly what a brand-new, uncycled tank needs. 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