Seachem Prime Aquarium Water Conditioner – 4L
Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated water conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Prime removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water while also detoxifying ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, helping make new water safer for aquarium fish, shrimp, plants, and other aquatic life.
The large 4L / 1 gallon size is ideal for fish rooms, aquarium stores, maintenance accounts, large aquariums, multi-tank households, and customers who perform frequent water changes.
Key Features
- Complete and concentrated aquarium water conditioner
- Safe for freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water
- Detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate
- Non-acidic and will not impact pH when used as directed
- Can be used during aquarium cycling to help reduce ammonia and nitrite toxicity
- Helps detoxify heavy metals commonly found in tap water
- Large 4L size is great for stores, fish rooms, large tanks, and maintenance use
- Highly concentrated formula treats a large volume of water
Recommended Use
- Freshwater aquariums
- Saltwater aquariums
- Planted aquariums
- Shrimp tanks
- Cichlid aquariums
- Large aquarium systems
- Fish rooms and retail systems
- Routine water changes
- New aquarium setups
- Emergency ammonia or nitrite detoxification support
Directions
Shake well before use. Add Prime to new water before adding it to the aquarium when possible.
- Standard Dose: Use 5mL for each 50 US gallons of new water.
- Small Tank Dose: Each cap thread is approximately 1mL.
- Direct-to-Tank Dosing: Prime may be added directly to the aquarium, but base the dose on total aquarium volume.
- High Chloramine: A double dose may be used safely for exceptionally high chloramine concentrations.
- Emergency Nitrite Detox: Up to 5 times the normal dose may be used in an emergency to detoxify nitrite.
- Important: A sulfur odor is normal and does not mean the product is bad.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Seachem
- Product: Prime
- Size: 4L / 1 gallon
- UPC: 000116043908
- Water Type: Freshwater and saltwater
- Use: Aquarium water conditioner, dechlorinator, and detoxifier
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Seachem Prime do?
Seachem Prime removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water and detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
How much water does Seachem Prime treat?
The standard dose is 5mL per 50 gallons. Since the 4L bottle contains 4,000mL, it can treat up to approximately 40,000 gallons at the standard dose.
Can Seachem Prime be used in freshwater and saltwater?
Yes. Prime is designed for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
Can I use Prime in shrimp tanks?
Yes. Prime is commonly used in freshwater shrimp tanks when dosed as directed.
Does Prime remove chloramine?
Yes. Prime removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water.
Does Prime detoxify ammonia?
Yes. Prime detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, allowing the aquarium’s biological filter to process them more safely.
Can I overdose Seachem Prime?
Prime should be measured carefully. Seachem states that a double dose may be used for high chloramine, and up to 5 times the normal dose may be used in an emergency to detoxify nitrite.
Why does Prime smell like sulfur?
A sulfur odor is normal for Seachem Prime and does not mean the product is expired or bad.
Does Prime replace beneficial bacteria?
No. Prime conditions water and detoxifies certain compounds, but it does not replace beneficial bacteria. For bacterial support, use a product such as Seachem Stability.
Should I dose Prime for the whole tank or just new water?
When treating replacement water, dose based on the new water volume. If adding Prime directly to the aquarium, base the dose on the full aquarium volume.
Important Note
This product is intended for ornamental aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. Always test ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and other water parameters when cycling, stocking, or troubleshooting aquariums.
Available online and in-store at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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