{"product_id":"seachem-prime","title":"Seachem Prime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne capful of Prime detoxifies a whole water change in seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Prime is a complete conditioner for freshwater and marine aquariums: it removes chlorine and chloramine on contact, and binds ammonia, nitrite and nitrate into a non-toxic form for up to 48 hours. It's non-acidic, so it won't shift your pH, and at typical reef doses it doesn't over-activate a protein skimmer. Prime is sold in eight sizes from a 50 mL travel bottle to a 20 L bulk drum, all dosed the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramine instantly\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe to dose straight into new tap water or directly into a running aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetoxifies ammonia, nitrite and nitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bound form stays non-toxic to fish for up to 48 hours while remaining available to your biofilter, so cycling isn't halted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetoxifies heavy metals\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly found in tap water at typical concentrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-acidic\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't push pH down the way some older conditioners do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef and invertebrate safe\u003c\/strong\u003e at the standard dose, and won't over-activate a protein skimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely concentrated\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 50 mL bottle treats around 2,000 L; the 20 L drum treats around 800,000 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete water conditioner (dechlorinator and ammonia\/nitrite\/nitrate detoxifier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL (1 capful) per 200 L of new water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater, marine and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect on pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — non-acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes available\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L, 20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery size is the same formula at the same concentration — the only difference is how long it lasts and the cost per litre of water treated. All sizes work out to well under 1c per litre at the standard dose; larger bottles cost a little less per litre again, which mostly matters if you're on a large system or dosing weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. litres treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL (1 capful) per 200 L of new water. Each thread on the cap is roughly 1 mL, for dosing small tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh chloramine:\u003c\/strong\u003e a double dose (10 mL per 200 L) is safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia or nitrite emergency:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5 times the normal dose (25 mL per 200 L) to detoxify a spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with low chlorine or ammonia: use a half dose (2.5 mL per 200 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-dose every 24–48 hours if ammonia or nitrite remain elevated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater, marine and reef aquariums; new water and emergency ammonia\/nitrite control; ponds at pond-appropriate dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e replacing regular water changes — Prime detoxifies, it doesn't remove waste from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sulfur-like smell after dosing is normal and not a sign the product has gone off. Standard liquid ammonia test kits can show a false positive after dosing, because Prime's ammonia bond isn't reversed by the Nessler reagent most kits use — a Seachem MultiTest Ammonia kit reads correctly. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer terms. Standard parcel freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I overdose Prime?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emergency dose is up to five times the standard rate for ammonia or nitrite spikes, so a normal accidental overdose isn't dangerous. 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