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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.
How much prime Should I put in a gallon of water?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new water. For smaller volumes, please note each cap thread is approximately 1 mL. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first.
How much prime do I need for a 3.5 gallon tank?
For your 3.5 gallon tank, the dose is 1.75 ml to be exact, or 0.4 teaspoon.
How much prime do I need for a 3 gallon tank?
The Usage Directions for HEALTHY FISH are 5ml for every 10 gallons. For a 3 gallon, it would equal 1.5 ml.
Can you overdose on prime?
Prime® is very safe and quite difficult to overdose to the point of harming tank inhabitants, but a large enough overdose can start to deplete the system of oxygen. This effect is temporary, typically lasting an hour at most, but in case of extreme overdose can be significant enough to harm fish.
Can I use Seachem Prime everyday?
That means it is typically fine to dose Prime® every day, or even two times per day in most systems. Prime® breaks down completely after 48 hours, so there is no risk of a buildup of this product in the aquarium system over time.
How many drops of Prime do I need for 5 gallons?
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.
How many drops flourish per gallon?
Info: Seachem Flourish Trace Dosing Instructions Water Volume Dose in mL Dose in drops 1 gallon (4 L) 0.25 mL 5 Drops 5 gallons (20 L) 1.3 mL 25 Drops 10 gallons (40 L) 2.5 mL 50 Drops 20 gallons (80 L) 5 mL 100 Drops.
How much prime do I need for a 2.5 gallon tank?
For a 2.5 gallon tank, you want to use 1/4 of a teaspoon. This would equate to around 25 drops, depending on the size of the dropper or syringe you would be using.
Can I add Prime to fish tank with fish in it?
Prime works pretty much instantly to remove chlorine/chloramine and detoxify ammonia/nitrite/nitrate. Most people use Prime with fish already in the system so they can be added back in right away.
How much ammonia does Prime remove?
This dose removes approximately 0.6 mg/l ammonia, 3 mg/l chloramine, or 4 mg/l chlorine. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal.
How quickly does Prime work?
Prime® removes chlorine and chloramine almost instantly upon being added to water, and will immediately detoxify ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.
How much is stability per gallon?
USE: Shake Seachem Stability well before use and turn off UV/ozone filter. Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons) on the first day with a new aquarium. Then use 1 capful for each 80 L (20 US gallons) daily for 7 days.
How much seachem is safe per gallon?
Use 200 mg of Safe™ (included scoop) per each 200 L (50 US gallons) as needed to reduce chlorine and chloramine or per 50 L (13 US gallons) for ammonia. NOTE: These directions supersede all other prior packaging.
Does Prime detoxify nitrates?
Prime® is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and saltwater. Prime® removes chlorine, chloramine and detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. It is non-acidic and will not impact pH.
Does Prime affect ammonia test?
Yes prime will effect the ammonia reading.
Can you overdose on seachem stability?
Can Stability™ be overdosed? A: It is very hard to overdose Stability. You can really never have too much beneficial bacteria. The worst thing that could happen is a bacterial bloom in the water column, but this is rare and will clear on its own, should it occur.
Does Seachem Prime raise pH?
Nope! Prime® exclusively acts as a water conditioner and will not impact your pH, GH, or KH.
Can I use prime and stability at the same time?
It is perfectly safe to use Prime and Stability together, in fact, it is often what we recommend. Prime is helpful in keeping toxic compounds in a bound state that will not harm any organisms currently in the tank.
What is similar to Seachem Prime?
Final Recommendations Seachem Prime. API Tap Water Conditioner. Tetra AquaSafe PLUS. Aqueon Tap Water Conditioner. Hagen Fluval Water Conditioner.
How long does AmGuard take to work?
AmGuard safely, rapidly and efficiently removes toxic free ammonia. It is safe to use during tank cycling and is ideal for treating emergency situations. AmGuard is the strongest liquid ammonia binder on the market. It works within minutes to detoxify free ammonia, and it doesn’t degrade for nearly forty-eight hours.
How does seachem matrix work?
Seachem Matrix works like any other bio media. It provides surface area for bacteria to grow on in order to convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. It does this very well and I would put that down to its huge surface area. That means that there are small (tiny) holes in the stone where bacteria can live.
Will seachem flourish harm my fish?
Seachem Flourish This is a liquid fertilizer so it is a very good fertilizer for water column feeder aquarium plants. It is a tested and proven fertilizer and it will not harm any of the fish or invertebrate in your tank.
How much seachem flourish should I use?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 250 L (60 US gallons) once or twice a week. For smaller doses, please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL. Refrigeration is recommended 3 months after opening. Considerations: When using in conjunction with Flourish Trace™, dose on alternate days.
How long does seachem flourish last?
Seachem Flourish Expiration Date Seachem recommends that you keep the supplement refrigerated three months after breaking the seal.
