Seachem Prime

Introduction

Seachem Prime is a powerful, concentrated water conditioner designed to detoxify tap water and make it safe for aquarium use. It effectively removes harmful chlorine, chloramine, and ammonia while also helping to control nitrites and nitrates. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, Prime is a trusted and essential product in the aquarium hobby for maintaining healthy water conditions and ensuring the safety of your aquatic life.

Features

• Removes Chlorine and Chloramine: Neutralizes harmful chlorine and chloramine commonly found in tap water, protecting fish and other aquatic creatures.

• Detoxifies Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate: Converts toxic ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form and detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, helping to prevent harmful spikes.

• Promotes Healthy Water Conditions: Supports slime coat production, which provides extra protection against injury and infection for fish.

• Non-Acidic Formula: Safe for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums without altering pH or water hardness.

• Highly Concentrated: A cost-effective, concentrated formula that treats large volumes of water with minimal product usage.

Usage

• Dosage: Use 5 mL (1 capful) per 200 liters (53 gallons) of water. For smaller tanks, dose at 1 mL per 40 liters (10 gallons). Use a dropper for precise measurement if needed.

• Water Changes: Add Prime during every water change to detoxify new water before it enters the aquarium. For best results, add directly to the tank.

• Ammonia and Chloramine Detoxification: In cases of high ammonia levels, doses up to 5 times the standard amount can be used safely.

• Emergency Use: During ammonia or nitrite spikes, daily dosing is safe until water parameters stabilize.

Available Sizes

• 100 mL — Suitable for small tanks and beginners; treats up to 2,000 liters (528 gallons)

• 250 mL — Ideal for small to medium tanks; treats up to 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons)

• 500 mL — Popular size for medium to large aquariums; treats up to 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons)

• 1 L — Long-lasting option for larger tanks; treats up to 20,000 liters (5,280 gallons)

• 2 L — Designed for large tanks or frequent water changes; treats up to 40,000 liters (10,560 gallons)

• 4 L — Bulk size for multiple tanks or large setups; treats up to 80,000 liters (21,120 gallons)

Recommendations

• Routine Use: Add Seachem Prime with every water change or when topping off with tap water to ensure a safe environment for your fish.

• Ammonia Control: Use as an emergency treatment during ammonia or nitrite spikes to detoxify the water quickly.

• New Aquarium Setups: Essential during tank cycling to reduce the toxicity of ammonia and nitrite, protecting fish as the biological filter establishes.

• Pair with Seachem Stability: For best results, combine Prime with Seachem Stability to build and maintain a healthy biological filter in both new and established aquariums.