Seachem Prime: The Essential Water Conditioner for a Thriving Aquarium
 
Every aquarist knows the importance of healthy water. Whether you're setting up a new tank, performing a routine water change, or dealing with an unexpected ammonia spike, you need a reliable solution to protect your aquatic inhabitants. That's where Seachem Prime comes in. As the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and saltwater, Prime is an absolute must-have in every aquascaper's toolkit.
 
Key Benefits: Your All-in-One Solution
Seachem Prime goes far beyond a simple dechlorinator. It's a comprehensive treatment designed to create an instant safe haven for your fish and invertebrates:
Removes Chlorine and Chloramine: Immediately neutralizes these highly toxic chemicals found in tap water, making new water safe for your aquarium in seconds.
Detoxifies Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate: This is where Prime truly shines. It binds with these harmful nitrogen compounds, converting them into a non-toxic form that your tank's beneficial bacteria can still readily consume. This is especially critical during tank cycling or emergency situations.
Detoxifies Heavy Metals: Neutralizes any heavy metals commonly found in tap water at typical concentration levels.
Promotes Natural Slime Coat: Encourages the natural production and regeneration of your fish's protective slime coat, enhancing their natural defenses without relying on artificial compounds.
Highly Concentrated and Economical: A little goes a long way! Prime is incredibly concentrated, offering superior value compared to many other conditioners on the market.
Non-Acidic and pH Neutral: It won't impact your aquarium's pH, making it safe for a wide range of aquatic environments and sensitive species.
Reef Safe: Will not overactivate protein skimmers in marine setups.
 
How Seachem Prime Works its Magic
Prime utilizes a powerful chemical process of reduction to break down harmful substances.
Chlorine & Chloramine Removal: It rapidly converts toxic chlorine gas into non-toxic chloride ions. When chloramine (chlorine bonded with ammonia) is present, Prime breaks this bond, neutralizing the chlorine and leaving behind ammonia.
Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate Detoxification: Crucially, Prime then binds with the resulting ammonia (as well as existing nitrite and nitrate) to create a non-toxic compound. This bound form is safe for your fish for approximately 24-48 hours, allowing your tank's biological filter (beneficial bacteria) ample time to fully convert these compounds into less harmful substances. This means you can add new water directly to your tank with confidence, knowing your aquatic life is protected.
 
Available Sizes
Seachem Prime is available in a variety of convenient sizes to suit any tank owner, from nano enthusiasts to large-scale aquascapers:
250 mL
500 mL
 
Seachem Prime is more than just a water conditioner; it's a comprehensive water management solution that provides unparalleled protection and peace of mind. Invest in Prime and give your aquarium the healthy start and continuous care it deserves.