Aquarium Start-Up, Cycling & Water Testing

Shop aquarium start-up and cycling supplies at The Tech Den Australia, including beneficial bacteria products, start-up kits, ammonia treatments and water test kits. Explore options for freshwater and marine aquariums, alongside selected pond bacteria products and testing supplies.

Bacteria starters and aquarium cycling kits

Browse Seachem Stability, API Quick Start, Fluval Cycle Biological Enhancer and Prodibio Start Up Nano. For marine setups, the range includes API Marine Quick Start, Aquarium Systems Start Your Tank Marine and Red Sea Reef Mature Pro Kit, with freshwater Aquarium Systems kits also available.

Compare each product's intended aquarium type, treatment volume and dosing schedule. A bacteria starter, a water conditioner and an ammonia treatment serve different purposes, so choose according to your setup and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Water test kits for new tanks

Find API Freshwater and Saltwater Master Test Kits, Aqua One freshwater and marine multi-test kits, and individual Aqua One QuickDrop tests. Check the parameters included in each kit rather than assuming every master kit covers the same tests.

  • Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate tests for monitoring the nitrogen cycle.
  • Freshwater and marine pH tests for the appropriate aquarium type.
  • Selected KH, phosphate, calcium and iron tests for additional water-care needs.
  • API Reef Master and Pond Master Test Kits for their specific testing applications.

Conditioners and ammonia-management products

The collection includes Seachem SureStart packs and API Ammo Lock in several pack sizes. Read individual labels for their applications and compatibility with your aquarium and testing method. Ammonia-management products do not replace monitoring or the establishment of biological filtration.

Choosing supplies for your setup

Match products to freshwater, saltwater or pond use and your system's water volume. Use water-test results and the chosen start-up programme's instructions to guide progress rather than relying on a fixed cycling time or assuming that adding bacteria makes a new tank immediately ready for livestock.

Compare bottle sizes, vial counts and treatment volumes on the individual product pages, and check any product-specific storage and equipment requirements before use.

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