When setting up a new fish tank or simply to improve the water quality of your existing aquarium, Seachem Prime is a must-have. This superior water conditioner removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water and converts ammonia, nitrite and nitrate into a non-toxic state for up to 48 hours. Prime also detoxifies heavy metals such as lead and mercury from tap water.
Chlorine and chloramine are lethal in a fish tank. If it exists in your tank water, it kills the beneficial bacteria that live in your filter and destroys your tank’s cycle. It can also directly harm your fish, as it damages their membrane coating and causes damage to sensitive areas such as the gills which makes it difficult for your fish to breathe. That’s why using a high-quality water conditioner such as Seachem Prime is essential.
Ammonia is a toxic chemical that’s produced by the fish themselves, in their waste, and by other organic matter such as rotting plants. Prime has a special binder that makes the ammonia in your tank harmless and non-toxic, helping the good bacteria remove it efficiently. Prime is one of the leading water conditioning products for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. It is also more concentrated than other water conditioners, which means you get more bang for your buck
