{"product_id":"seachem-prime","title":"Seachem Prime","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e water conditioner is a highly concentrated treatment for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as freshwater ponds. Designed for start-up and routine water changes, it removes chlorine and chloramine while detoxifying ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramine from municipal tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that can be removed by the biological filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies nitrite and nitrate, helping the biofilter process them more efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies heavy metals found in tap water at typical concentration levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive times more concentrated than many competing water conditioners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-acidic formula that will not alter aquarium pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes the natural production and restoration of the fish’s slime coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not overactivate marine protein skimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Seachem Prime when setting up an aquarium, cycling a new tank or adding and replacing water. It is suitable for freshwater, marine and reef aquariums, and can also be used as a concentrated pond water conditioner. During cycling, Prime can help alleviate ammonia and nitrite toxicity while the biological filter develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 1 capful, equal to 5 ml, for every 200 litres of new water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cap thread measures approximately 1 ml for smaller doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 100 ml bottle treats approximately 1,000 US gallons of tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor exceptionally high chloramine levels, a double dose may be used safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a nitrite emergency, use up to five times the normal dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the water temperature is above 30°C and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use half the normal dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, add the measured dose to replacement water before it enters the aquarium. Prime may also be dosed directly into the tank; when doing so, calculate the dose according to the aquarium’s full volume. A sulphur odour from the product is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Prime can be used alongside Seachem Stability when introducing new fish or supporting biological filtration. For fish transport or quarantine, Seachem recommends using StressGuard. Reef keepers can use Prime without excessive protein skimmer activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e325 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Seachem Prime do I use for a 200-litre aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5 ml when treating 200 litres of new water. If dosing directly into the aquarium, calculate the dose using the tank’s full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Seachem Prime remove chloramine from South African tap water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Prime breaks down chloramine and then binds the ammonia released during that process, making it non-toxic while the biofilter removes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Seachem Prime be used in marine and reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is suitable for fresh and saltwater systems and will not overactivate protein skimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Seachem Prime change my aquarium’s pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Prime is non-acidic and will not affect pH when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overdose Prime during an ammonia or nitrite emergency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor emergency nitrite detoxification, up to five times the standard dose may be used. A double dose may be used for exceptionally high chloramine concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Seachem Prime have a sulphur smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sulphur odour is normal for this product and does not indicate that it has spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":39279151644726,"sku":"000116043403","price":120.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":39279151677494,"sku":"000116043502","price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":39279151710262,"sku":"000116043601","price":318.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"325ml","offer_id":39279151743030,"sku":"000116043007","price":318.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":39279151775798,"sku":"000116043304","price":638.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":39279151808566,"sku":"000116043809","price":1879.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4L","offer_id":40218777124918,"sku":"000116043908","price":3203.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/SeachemPrime50ml.png?v=1785061384","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}