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Start Your Aquarium Off Right:

Tetra SafeStart lets you instantly add fish without waiting the typical amount of time to establish the bio-filter. A patented bacteria blend works quickly to remove dangerous ammonia and nitrate so that you can get started immediately with your new aquarium. SafeStart is ideal to use when adding new fish, after medicating, and for all new aquariums.

Creating a healthy, safe aquarium environment for your fish from the beginning is important, so quickly establishing the correct water levels and helpful bacteria in the aquarium is why Tetra has introduced SafeStart. Its proprietary formula prevents New Tank Syndrome and accelerates the establishment of the bio-filter. So whether you're a beginner or a pro, be sure to use SafeStart when adding new fish to your aquarium.

How it Works:

SafeStart works by introducing all of the beneficial bacteria needed your new aquarium needs to thrive. New filters are sterile and take up to 30 to 40 days for bacteria to naturally form; this makes SafeStart an important first step in any new aquarium. Tetra grows actual aquatic bacteria that are naturally found in aquariums rather than low cost industrial bacteria from terrestrial strains as other products may do.

Proven Results:

SafeStart is scientifically proven to help keep dangerous ammonia and nitrate out of your aquarium. Simply add SafeStart to your new aquarium for immediately healthy aquarium water…it really is that easy!


Bottle Size Aquarium Size
1.69 oz up to 15 gallons
3.98 oz up to 30 gallons
8.45 oz up to 70 gallons

Tetra Sets the Bar high in Water Care and Maintenance Treatments

Tetra sets the bar high in water care treatment and maintenance with a four-step, color-coded system. From aquarium start-up and routine maintenance, to trouble shooting solutions and testing, Tetra offers everything you need to keep your aquarium water healthy. Take a look at the chart below to see the full line of Tetra water care treatments.



New Aquarium? Tetra SafeStart allows you to safely add fish to your tank immediately.
Use AquaSafe whenever adding water to neutralize chlorine and heavy metals.

Use EasyBalance weekly to keep your water chemistry balanced.

High ammonia? Use AmmoniaSafe liquid or tablets.

Cloudy water? Clear it up with WaterClarifier liquid or tablets.

Algae issues? Keep in check with AlgaeControl liquid or No More Algae tablets.

Tetra EasyStrips make regular water testing a breeze.

Tetra 77962 SafeStart Plus for Upto 500-gallon Tank, 250-ml, 8.45-Ounce

  • Brand: Tetra
  • Product Code: 77962
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