Description
- POWERFUL TREATMENT: Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, working hard to remove chlorine and chloramine.
- REMOVER: Seachem Prime immediately and permanently removes chlorine and chloramine, successfully allowing the bio filter to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while they are detoxified for 48 hours.
- DETOXIFIER: Seachem Prime effectively detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels, providing a ideal environment for your betta, tetra, or other fish.
- USE: Use 1 capful (5 mL) of Seachem Prime for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new or replacement water. For best results, add Seachem Prime to new water first. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. For smaller volumes, use 2 drops per gallon.
- SAFETY: In case of an emergency, the 5x dose of Seachem Prime may be used for both ammonia and nitrite. Use a ½ dose if the water temperature is > 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low.
Amazon Customer –
The best conditioner and a real life saver. An absolute must if you’re going to do a fish in cycle. I will always use this. It does have a bit of a smell but honestly it’s worth dealing with.
James Williams –
From Cichlids to Fancy Goldfish I’ve been keeping fish for 30+ years.Just about every major manufacture and boutique specialty company has a water conditioning and treatment product.I can’t say I’ve tried them all, but close too it. Some products have at the least, minimal effectiveness while others can be potentially dangerous.
An example would be Stress Coat which has binding sugar strands in the Aloe. This isn’t a problem unless one of your fish has a small scratch or wound.The sugar feeds the bacteria which can lead to major infection and dire consequences.I’ve been using Amquel for years and it’s a fine conditioner, excellent at removing chlorine, and Chloramines, but like all these products – they come with limitations.
Well, with one exception and that’s Prime by Seachem.
A few months ago, I decided to give it a try, and haven’t looked back since. Prime doesn’t just remove the chlorine and Chloramine it does much more:
* Detoxifies any and all heavy metals in your tap water
(you can call your water company directly for a list of them and PPM)
* Neutralizes Ammonia
* Neutralizes Nitrite
* Neutralizes high Nitrate to non toxic levels
* Removes toxic gases
* Will not foam or change PH
* Helps regenerate natural slime coat
Since using Prime, I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in all of my fish. In 2010 one of tanks was hit with the dreaded and rare Toxic Tank Syndrome – within 48 hours I had lost nine gorgeous fish – except for one survivor, a single Broad Tail Nymph.Since that ordeal, “Roxy” became a bottom dweller spending most of her time laying in a corner. Treatments were conservative, but nothing worked.
After my first 50% water change using Prime her behavior began to improve. Now she swims among her tank mates, her color is better, gill movement stabilized and her appetite ferocious. In fact I see improvements in all my fish and in every tank.There simply isn’t anything like it, Prime is hands down one of the best things you can do for your fish.
In addition to the outstanding, patented formula of Prime – it couldn’t be more economical to use. A single 500 ml bottle treats up to a whopping 5,000 gallons of water. A tiny bit goes a long, long way.It should also be noted that in times of emergency the dose can be increased five times, Prime is harmless to fish.It’s the only product of it’s kind, and towers above any other water treatment on the market – period.
If your an aquarium hobbyist be it novice or advanced – I would urge you to add a bottle of Prime to your arsenal of fish care products. Your finned friends will thank you for it.
Cory –
I’ve been using Prime for a while now and it’s just one of those products that always does what it says it will. I use it for every water change and haven’t had any issues with chlorine, ammonia, or nitrite spikes since. It’s super concentrated so a little goes a long way, which makes the bottle last forever. Smells awful but that’s normal and it fades quick. What I like most is just how reliable it is—no guessing, no surprises. It’s not flashy but it works every time, and I don’t really see any reason to switch to anything else.
Dinesh –
Excellent product, does the job much more efficiently compared to other competitive brands.
I was previously using similar water conditioners from few other reputed brands, lost a few fishes over a period of time and some were just not feeling well (darkened colours and swimming on the surface) after regular water changes. Since I used this, I feel I’ve saved a few fishes from death, they are happy and very lively.
Vitor Villar –
Sí, es el mejor, como casi todos los productos de Seachem, que normalmente suelen ser bastante caros, pero en este caso es la excepción.
Mientras en otros casos como Sera, Tetra o Eheim necesitas usar gran cantidad de líquido en este caso ¡¡¡ 5ml son suficientes para 200l de agua !!!, por lo que 500ml servirán para 20.000L. Por eso en este caso el producto es muy rentable y aún no os he contado lo mas importante.
Cualquiera que lleve años en acuarofilia habrá probado muchos acondicionadores de muchas marcas, pero no hay mas que leer las funciones del Prime de Seachem para descubrir que es el mejor de todos por las siguientes razones:
Elimina el cloro, la cloramina y desintoxica el amoníaco. Convierte el amoníaco en una forma segura y no tóxica que es fácilmente eliminada por el biofiltro del tanque. No es ácido y no afectará el pH.
Puede ser utilizado durante el ciclado del acuario para eliminar amoniaco y nitrato tóxico.
Elimina nitritos y nitratos, permitiendo al biofiltro del acuario eliminarlos de manera más eficiente.
También elimina todos los metales pesados encontrados en el agua.
Se recomienda su uso en la puesta en marcha y cada vez que se añada o sustituya el agua.
En definitiva es un acondicionador muy bueno, de la mejor marca y que en este caso compensa sobre las demás porque viene muy concentrado. Es probar este y no poder evitar pensar que los demás vienen aguados comparados con el Prime.
Robert Enger –
I picked up the aquarium hobby again after several years of keeping ciclids decades ago. I rushed into the 75 gal tank for small fish and plants and didn’t allow “the cycle” to do its thing. I put in some goldfish and for a couple of weeks or so my chemical readings for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates were zero. Of course they were. So, in went the plants and more fish and up went my nitrates.
I purchased Prime (not Amazon Prime) and 60 seconds following its introduction to the aquarium, nitrite readings were zero.
So, I’ll be adding it to my water daily until the cycle is complete… it works instantly AND, it doesn’t accumulate… it breaks down with 24 hours.
Nice to see a product that works as it says it will.
Anon316 –
Seachem Prime is the bast water conditioner in the market, beats Sera and Tetra products.
Anthony –
Seachem Prime is, without a doubt, the best water conditioner on the market. As a fish-keeper, I’ve tried countless brands, but none compare to the effectiveness and versatility of Seachem Prime.
One of the most significant benefits of Prime is its ability to detoxify heavy metals and chlorine, making it safe for fish during water changes. I’ve never lost a fish due to water changes, thanks to the protective barrier Prime creates.
The concentrated formula means a little goes a long way, making it incredibly cost-effective. However, it’s crucial to follow the dosage instructions carefully, as the product is potent.
If you’re serious about fishkeeping, Seachem Prime is an absolute must-have. It’s a reliable and essential tool for maintaining healthy and thriving aquatic environments.
XYX –
Fulfills the need of my fish tank. Fishes look happy and healthy
Ray C. –
I’ve been using this product for years! I owned a freshwater and marine fish store,set up and maintained aquarium’s and koi pond’s also bred and raised several types of tropical fish. This product was an integral part of my business! If you have or intend to keep fish or aquatic plants USE IT!
Cory –
Doing an emergency fish in cycle for my tank and this stuff is amazing. Can get me through the trials of being a new fish owner and keep him safe till healthy bacteria is established in my tank.
Performing Emergency fish-in cycle with Seachem Prime
Step 1: Set up your aquarium
It’s time to set up your aquarium. And, that includes all the equipment – heaters, filters, air pumps… Get it in there! Don’t forget to rinse it with fresh water first!
The beneficial bacteria need a surface to cling to, namely your substrate and filter media. So by setting everything up, you give your bacteria as many surfaces as possible to cling to.
Add water to the tank, and don’t forget to dechlorinate it with your water conditioner first.
Finally, you want to keep all electrical equipment, such as heaters, filters and bubblers, switched on throughout the entire cycling process. Not only will this keep your fish as comfortable as possible, but it will also make your tank cycle faster.
Want to cycle your tank as quickly as possible? Check out FishLab’s tips for speeding up the cycling process.
Step 2: Adding your fish
Before you add your fish, you want to acclimate them first. This will give them the best chance of survival.
You want to feed your fish throughout the cycling process… You don’t want them to starve!
When feeding your fish, however, it’s important that you don’t feed them too much. The more you feed them, the more they are going to poop. And the more they poop, the faster your ammonia levels are going to rise.
Also, remove any uneaten food from the tank, a good aquarium net will make this easy. Any uneaten food left behind will break down into ammonia, causing the levels to rise.
If a fish dies during the cycle, remove it from the aquarium ASAP. Its decaying body will also give off ammonia. Don’t panic if one of your fish dies. It doesn’t necessarily mean that all your fish will – this one might have been extra sensitive.
Step 3: Test, test, test, and test again
Now, use your ammonia test kit every 24 hours.
What you are looking for is any sign of ammonia. Trust me. It won’t be long before it appears.
Once your test kit returns positive for ammonia, it’s time to move to the next step.
Step 4: Dealing with ammonia
Once you detect ammonia, it’s time to start dosing with Seachem Prime. Follow the instructions on the bottle to determine what a single dose would be for your tank – the larger the aquarium, the more Prime you will need. Fortunately, a little goes a long way, and many of you will find that a single bottle of Prime will get you through an entire cycle.
For this method, Seachem Prime is the most important ingredient. You see, a dose of Prime will bind ammonia, nitrite and nitrate for 24 to 48 hours, making them harmless to your fish.
Picture Seachem Prime locking up ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in a jail cell for up to 48 hours. While in the cell, these nasties cannot harm your fish. However, once their time is up, and they are released, they will once again attack your fish.
It is for this reason that you need to dose regularly with Seachem Prime, to keep these nasties locked up.
A single dose of Prime will treat up to 1 part per million (ppm) of ammonia. Prime can be dosed up to 5 times safely. So, 2 ppm of ammonia can be treated with two doses of Prime, 3 ppm can be treated with three doses, and so on.
Anything less than 1 ppm should be treated with a single dose. Between 1 ppm and 2 ppm, two doses. You get the idea. Oh, and it goes without saying that it’s better to overdose than underdose.
*Once your test kit reads 2 ppm of ammonia, you should perform a 50% water change. This should cut your ammonia levels roughly in half. Repeat this process until you notice that your ammonia levels are not rising as quickly as before. Typically, this will take a week or two. When this happens, you are ready to move to the next step.
Bookmark this page so that you can easily find it when you are ready for the next step!
Step 5: Nitrites start to appear
Next, you need to test for nitrites. If none are present, keep repeating the previous step and testing for nitrites daily until you get a positive result.
Now that nitrite has entered the equation, you need to make sure you are dosing with enough Prime to protect your fish from both ammonia and nitrites.
Fortunately, working out your new dosage is pretty simple – just add your nitrite and ammonia readings together.
Let’s say your test returns the following…
Ammonia 0.25 ppm
Nitrite 1.5 ppm
Adding the two together will give you a total of 1.75 ppm. A double dose of Prime will take care of it.
This time, if your combined ppm of ammonia and nitrite reaches 4, perform a 50% water change.
Keep repeating this. You will eventually notice that your ammonia drops to zero. This is a good thing – bacteria are eating the ammonia as quickly as it is being produced, resulting in a zero reading.
Continue daily dosing and testing for ammonia and nitrites. Once your nitrite levels stop rising as quickly, you are ready for the next step.
Step 6: Nitrates appear
Now, you want to test for nitrates. If none are present, keep repeating the previous step and testing for nitrates daily until you get a positive result.
Once nitrates are present, you are nearing the end (woohoo!). Continue testing for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Your ammonia levels should still be zero, and your nitrite levels should be declining.
Keep dosing with Prime until both your nitrite and ammonia levels are zero. At this stage, the beneficial bacteria are eating them as quickly as they are being produced.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed a fish-in cycle.