Seachem Prime 50ml - conditioner (2000l of water)

Prime is a concentrated water conditioning agent suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It neutralizes chlorine, chloramine, and ammonia, converting it into a non-toxic form that is quickly removed by the biological filter. It can be used during the tank maturation process to reduce ammonia and nitrite levels. By binding nitrates and nitrites, it facilitates their removal by biological filters. It also neutralizes heavy metals present in tap water. It accelerates the production and regeneration of the protective mucus layer on fish bodies. It does not have an acidic reaction and does not affect the pH of the water. It does not overly burden the protein skimmer. It is recommended to add it when setting up a new aquarium and with each water change. Many companies produce preparations that neutralize chlorine found in water, but none are as effective as Prime manufactured by Seachem. It is the second most concentrated water conditioner in terms of active substances, after the Alpha product from the AquaVitro line by the same manufacturer. A 100 ml package is enough to purify nearly 4,000 liters of water. Prime contains a compound that converts ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates into a non-toxic form. The action of all water conditioners is based on chemical processes called reduction reactions. Toxic chlorine (Cl2) dissolved in water is transformed into safe chloride ions (Cl-). In the reduction reaction, the bonds between the chlorine and nitrogen atoms in the chloramine molecule (NH2Cl) are also broken, releasing chlorine atoms and replacing them with hydrogen, resulting in an ammonia molecule (NH3). At this stage, most ordinary water conditioners stop working, leaving a large amount of dangerous ammonia in the water. The company Seachem has gone a step further by adding to the Prime preparation a compound that binds ammonia. The purchase of the appropriate type of water conditioner should be well thought out. If tap water contains chloramine, classical preparations based on sodium thiosulfate may not be sufficient. Prime stimulates the production and regeneration of the protective mucus layer on the bodies of fish, and also has the advantage (especially important for marine aquarists) that it does not burden the protein skimmer.

Usage: Use 1 cap (5 ml) for every 200 liters of prepared water. This dose enables the removal of 1mg/l ammonia, 4 mg/l chloramine, or 5 mg/l chlorine. Smaller doses: each thread notch inside the cap corresponds to a volume of 1 ml. The preparation can be poured directly into the aquarium (adjusting the amount to its volume), but it is better to add it to the tank where the water change is being prepared. The appearance of a sulfur smell is a normal phenomenon. When the concentration of chloramine is particularly high, a double dose can be used. In the event of a sudden increase in nitrite levels in the aquarium, even a five times higher dose is considered safe. If the water temperature is above 30 degrees and the level of chlorine or ammonia is low, half the recommended amount of the preparation can be added.

The preparation is safe for all freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as for aquatic amphibians and reptiles.