{"product_id":"prodibio-start-up-nano-cycling-kit","title":"Prodibio Start Up Nano","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 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-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 Nano\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small-tank version of Prodibio's rapid-cycling kit, sized perfectly for nano and desktop aquariums. Each box holds two \u003cstrong\u003eBioDigest\u003c\/strong\u003e live-bacteria ampoules and two \u003cstrong\u003eStop Ammo\u003c\/strong\u003e ammonia-trap ampoules, giving a new freshwater or saltwater nano tank everything it needs to build biological filtration quickly and safely. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care and conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBig-tank science, nano-tank quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same BioDigest bacteria and Stop Ammo ammonia protection used in Prodibio's full Start Up kit, in a 4-ampoule pack that won't leave you with leftover vials on a small system. Each dose is sealed in an oxygen-free glass ampoule, so the bacteria stay dormant and shelf-stable until you add them.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA brand-new nano tank has no bacteria colony to handle fish waste, so ammonia spikes fast in such a small water volume. \u003cstrong\u003eStop Ammo\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately binds free ammonia into a harmless form so it cannot stress or burn your fish. At the same time, \u003cstrong\u003eBioDigest\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds a broad blend of live nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria that colonize your filter and substrate, converting ammonia to nitrite, nitrite to nitrate, and nitrate on toward harmless nitrogen gas. Dose one ampoule of each every 15 days while the tank establishes.\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\u003eSized for nano tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour ampoules suit desktop, pico, and nano aquariums without waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks for planted nanos, betta tanks, and nano reef systems alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia protection\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 for a complete, stable 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 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 measuring and no risk of overdosing a small tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 Nano rapid-cycling kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 BioDigest (live bacteria) + 2 Stop Ammo (ammonia trap), 4 ampoules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano, desktop, and small aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycling new tanks, re-seeding after maintenance\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\u003eFill the tank with dechlorinated water and let the filter and heater run before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSnap open one BioDigest ampoule and one Stop Ammo ampoule and pour each into the tank or filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepeat the pair every 15 days while the tank is establishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd livestock gradually and test your water as the cycle matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor ongoing maintenance, 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\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-start-up-aquarium-cycling-kit\"\u003eProdibio Start Up\u003c\/a\u003e in 6, 12, or 30 vials for larger tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-biodigest-live-bacteria\"\u003eProdibio BioDigest\u003c\/a\u003e for ongoing maintenance dosing.\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\/fritz-ammonia-test-strips-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eFritz Ammonia Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e to monitor your cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore 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\u003eHow is the Nano different from the regular Start Up kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame BioDigest bacteria and Stop Ammo ammonia protection, just a smaller 4-ampoule pack at a lower price, ideal for nano and desktop tanks that do not need a full kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater nano reefs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Start Up Nano cycles both freshwater and saltwater nano tanks. Add livestock gradually and keep testing your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the ampoules need refrigeration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The bacteria are sealed in oxygen-free glass ampoules that keep them dormant and shelf-stable at room temperature until you use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many doses are in one box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo full doses, since each dose uses one BioDigest and one Stop Ammo ampoule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Red Sea","offers":[{"title":"4 Vials","offer_id":48853560885467,"sku":"R29014","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_34eb12d3-7cc3-47ef-b576-09776af6fc86.jpg?v=1780948161","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/prodibio-start-up-nano-cycling-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}