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product_id: 516989810
title: "THE 2HR AQUARIST Aquarium plant substrate enrichment + aquarium bacteria APT Start (45g)"
brand: "the 2hr aquarist"
price: "30396CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "The 2 Hr Aquarist"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/516989810-the-2hr-aquarist-aquarium-plant-substrate-enrichment-aquarium-bacteria-apt
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
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# Fast tank cycling in 2 hours Boosts substrate nutrient richness Contains beneficial nitrifying bacteria THE 2HR AQUARIST Aquarium plant substrate enrichment + aquarium bacteria APT Start (45g)

**Brand:** the 2hr aquarist
**Price:** 30396CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Power up your planted tank in just 2 hours — don’t let your aquarium fall behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** THE 2HR AQUARIST Aquarium plant substrate enrichment + aquarium bacteria APT Start (45g) by the 2hr aquarist
- **How much does it cost?** 30396CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- the 2hr aquarist enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the 2hr aquarist brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Experts:** Recommended by aquarists and boutique fish shops for superior planted tank performance and ecosystem stability.
- • **Effortless Integration:** Simple 3-step application process designed for busy professionals who demand efficiency and results.
- • **Supercharge Plant Growth:** Enrich your substrate with essential nutrients and trace minerals that promote lush, vibrant aquatic plants.
- • **Accelerate Your Aquarium Setup:** Jump-start your tank cycling with powerful ammonia and nitrifying bacteria for a thriving ecosystem in record time.
- • **Long-Lasting Substrate Vitality:** Prolong substrate richness to maintain a stable, healthy environment for your plants and livestock.

## Overview

THE 2HR AQUARIST APT Start is a 45g aquarium substrate enrichment formula packed with beneficial nitrifying bacteria and essential nutrients. It accelerates tank cycling by converting ammonia quickly, enriches substrate vitality, and supports faster, healthier plant growth. Ideal for new planted tanks, it enhances but does not replace aqua soil, ensuring a stable and thriving aquatic ecosystem from day one.

## Description

Product description Powerful booster for aquarium plant substrate/aquasoil in new planted tanks. Includes aquarium bacteria that enhances substrate richness and accelerates readiness for planting and livestock introduction. Beneficial nitrifying bacteria Prolongs substrate richness Faster tank cycling Ammonia to jump start tank cycling Powerful Aquarium plant Substrate enrichment Contain essential nutrients and trace minerals Directions 1. Prepare new planted tank. 2. Add substrate to tank. 3. Shake bottle well before use. 4. Add recommended dosage to tank. 5. Wait for beneficial bacteria to enhance substrate richness and accelerate readiness for planting and livestock introduction. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Safety Warning Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately. See more

Review: Fertilizzazione e ceppi batterici per prima installazione. Ottima qualità
Review: I work in a local fish shop that has a lot of reputation in the area as the aquarium shop that excels in freshwater fish and also has a good selection of plants. My background as an aquarist is a bit bougie… and when I’m helping customers who want the results I get, I recommend this product hard! It doesn’t replace aqua soil… it enhances it. I’ve had a few of our repeat customers use it on its own under sand and, at first they’re establishing better plant growth but after just a few months the ecosystem crashes. THIS DOES NOT REPLACE THE NEED FOR AQUASOIL! … I want to make that clear for anyone wondering how to use it. THIS PRODUCT ENHANCES AQUA SOIL! When I set up a tank, and I add this to a nutrient rich substrate, I think it helps the initial cycle, and promotes growth for new plants. Long term, the nature aquariums I’ve set up with it seem more stable… granted each tank is different and I can’t necessarily point to this product alone for that, but I have noticed a positive trend on the tanks I’ve added this to. Next time I do a customer tank I’ll recommend it, and for my personal gallery I swear by it.

## Features

- Beneficial nitrifying bacteria
- Prolongs substrate richness
- Faster tank cycling
- Ammonia to jump start tank cycling
- Powerful Aquarium plant Substrate enrichment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BTD3CF1S |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 90,131 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 898 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Coverage | aquarium plants |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (24) |
| Date First Available | 30 Jan. 2023 |
| Included components | NIL |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 45 g |
| Item model number | APT Start |
| Manufacturer | 2Hr Aquarist Pte Ltd |
| Part number | APT Start |
| Product Dimensions | 9.2 x 2 x 15 cm; 45 g |
| Specific uses | Planted Aquarium Tanks |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** THE 2HR AQUARIST
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 45 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** 2Hr Aquarist Pte Ltd
- **Specific uses for product:** Planted Aquarium Tanks

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***I on 12 October 2024*

Fertilizzazione e ceppi batterici per prima installazione. Ottima qualità

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 18 November 2025*

I work in a local fish shop that has a lot of reputation in the area as the aquarium shop that excels in freshwater fish and also has a good selection of plants. My background as an aquarist is a bit bougie… and when I’m helping customers who want the results I get, I recommend this product hard! It doesn’t replace aqua soil… it enhances it. I’ve had a few of our repeat customers use it on its own under sand and, at first they’re establishing better plant growth but after just a few months the ecosystem crashes. THIS DOES NOT REPLACE THE NEED FOR AQUASOIL! … I want to make that clear for anyone wondering how to use it. THIS PRODUCT ENHANCES AQUA SOIL! When I set up a tank, and I add this to a nutrient rich substrate, I think it helps the initial cycle, and promotes growth for new plants. Long term, the nature aquariums I’ve set up with it seem more stable… granted each tank is different and I can’t necessarily point to this product alone for that, but I have noticed a positive trend on the tanks I’ve added this to. Next time I do a customer tank I’ll recommend it, and for my personal gallery I swear by it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***P on 9 December 2024*

You can't go wrong with any 2hr aquarist products. They also have an excellent website thats full of learning material and beautiful scapes. What I do with these is make my own custom fertilizer tabs. I have a dirted tank. It's depending on the plant, but generally I use about 40 percent of this fertilizer. The rest of the capsule is filled with granular humic acid, worm castings, biochar and beneficial soil bacteria in powder form. I get better results than the expensive brands I've tried :)

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*