Seachem's Solution to a Safe Start

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Seachem is one of the most trusted names in aquatics-- their Prime, Stability, and Clarity chemicals are used by many hobbyists. Adding these three items to your maintenance regimen will help you (and your fish) succeed!
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@jp_c 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! I am starting a new aquarium and bought prime and stability (I admit not really knowing what I was doing) and found this very informative on what they do and how to use them. Thanks so much!!!!

@tinabloomfield7228 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Seachem products!!! I use them for all of my fw and sw tanks

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

I do too :)

@hokkaidospring 6 жыл бұрын

Good info for beginners or even a reminder for anyone starting a new aquarium!

@rmac5584 6 жыл бұрын

Its not that hard to put measurement numbers on a cap Seachem

@cyranoidy 4 жыл бұрын

cheaper for em dough

@claudiodean6363 6 жыл бұрын

Seachem....simply the best

@westwend 6 жыл бұрын

It does not remove ammonia it binds it to prevent it from causing harm and is only affective for approx 48 hours

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

pchadders Prime® converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter.

@apaulmcdonough2170 5 жыл бұрын

@@jayl5505 , if you have enough *Bacteria Count* in your "biofilter" to convert the excess Ammonia rapidly enough.

@jayl5505 5 жыл бұрын

@@apaulmcdonough2170 you are correct! You can also use stability in conjunction with prime. Hope this helps :)

@JRP4H4L 6 жыл бұрын

I have been considering switching to Seachem's maintenance products as I'm a fan of their plant ferts...This viid may have help nudge me to do so.... Thanks for sharing.

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

Seachem's full line is great and the company does have the hobbyist in mind.

@JRP4H4L 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with that :)

@cinezmartinez4949 5 жыл бұрын

Stability has worked for me, but no instruction on how long to leave UV light off, to be effective. UV light kills bacteria right? I have a carbon filter also, does carbon interfere with effectiveness?

@GSP-76 6 жыл бұрын

Prime and Stability will work easy for a "fish in" cycle...I was able to cycle a 60 gallon tank in 2.5 weeks with 4 chiclids in it using nothing but these two products and small water changes every other day.

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

Works very well :)

@GSP-76 6 жыл бұрын

Josh L As a matter of fact, I'm now cycling a 150 gallon tank... using the same two products...I'm on day 8 now and already got a small reading of nitrates which means I'm almost there.

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

@cjs033 5 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I’m wrong. I’m doing a fish less cycle on two freshwater tanks. An 8g and 5.6g. I’ve taken a friends sponge filters from a cycled tank and let my biomax and sponge soak all that goodness up. I was always told when you start a new tank you want ammonia to build up in order to support your beneficial bacteria, which will then break it down into nitrites and then nitrates. If I use Prime, aren’t I defeating this cycle?

@apaulmcdonough2170 5 жыл бұрын

No, because the "Ammonia Treatment" dosage is much higher than the Chlorine/Chloramine dosage. Plus the Ammonia Bonding only lasts about 2 days.

@WestTacomaSoundArchive 6 жыл бұрын

Can we get Thomas back?

@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

So if I’m using a 5 gallon bucket to do my water changes to my 55 gallon tank and I remove 15 gallons of water. Do I treat every 5 gallons I pour back in the tank with Prime?

@ManxDaddy839 4 жыл бұрын

If Prime is an ammonia and nitrite binder/ blocker , remover, what's the nitrate have to eat/ develope? Wouldn't the use of Prime retard the cycle?

@KatieKat3388 5 жыл бұрын

So what's everyones opinion on APIs Quick Start? I got a 5 gallon tank that I'm planning on putting in a betta fish. I set it up Monday, it's now Saturday. Every day I've been putting 8 pellets of betta fish food in the aquarium to get the ammonia going to cultivate the bacteria. Yesterday I tested the water with the API test kit and it read .25 for ammonia and it 0 for nitrates and nitrites. after which I added the Quick Start. I tested the water today and the ammonia and nitrite read 0 however the nitrite was kind of 0 kind of not. The color code for 0 is yellow and the next up reading is orange at 5.0, the nitrate was definitely yellow but it had a slight orange tinge to it. Today I also added nearly tripple the fish food. On Tuesday I'm going to the pet store on their filter change day to pick up a used filter cartridge. Am I going in the right direction with this? I'm making this all up as I go along. When should it be ok to add a betta?

@star_6902 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the rest of the SeaChem products? I just bought StressGaurd and Pristine but neither of those are mentioned, not including the rest of the products out there. Otherwise I love BigAl's videos and am so thankful for all that you do! Thanks

@biologicalmedia8134 6 жыл бұрын

How will i use it in a 5 gallon bucket

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

Sparingly :)

@cyranoidy 4 жыл бұрын

if i add seachem clarity while first days of cycling, is not doing any harm to the beneficial bacteria? thanks guys

@Happygrowercbris420 6 жыл бұрын

I liked this video

@shanevlogsgamingstimaan9983 5 жыл бұрын

What happen if you accidentally put to many water conditioner

@apaulmcdonough2170 5 жыл бұрын

How much is TOO Much? If a ridiculous amount - Water Change. I use a 1.0ml Medicine Syringe to measure *Prime* because that Syringe is good for up to 10 US Gallons. For a larger dose I add the *Prime* to a 3/4 full measuring cup, then that gets poured into the tank. I never have Treatment Bottles or Test Bottles and Vials near my tank.

@shashikalakshan8958 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I buy now tank 400 liter so how I use this prime and stability? And this both products I need to use every water change and also it’s okay with ceramic and bio

@ilikefishgbv5226 6 жыл бұрын

1:05 Me pouring water conditioner

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

It sure does stink...

@keefieg3852 6 жыл бұрын

So I just spilled half of the conditionor bottle of conditioner in my 30 gallon tank will that hurt my fish?

@BigAlsVOD 6 жыл бұрын

We would recommend you do a water change. You can safely use 5x the recommended amount of Prime as an emergency dose if your ammonia or nitrite levels are above 2ppm.

@keefieg3852 6 жыл бұрын

Big Al's that's what I did thank you for advising

@zakiyasin3163 5 жыл бұрын

wow you are great God Bless You

@rigoruiz304 6 жыл бұрын

How often can you use prime?

@shanevlogsgamingstimaan9983 5 жыл бұрын

Asking...

@shivakumar-uh3kr 6 жыл бұрын

Should we remove activated carbon when adding it?

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Shivu, no need to remove the activated carbon.

@nerisalobo 6 жыл бұрын

i got a bottle of seachem clarity. But it appeared to be leaking through the seal the bottle neck turned brown along with the inside of the cap. Can I still use this product or should I request a replacement?

@kfam984 5 жыл бұрын

I recommend requesting a replacement to avoid risking your tank. It's better to be on the safe side, especially when a product may have been interfered with beforehand.

@DZenitram23 6 жыл бұрын

when do I use ur 1,2,3 steps from big als I haven't added fish yet n only used step 1 water conditioner n had been running for 3 days now with no fish when do I use 1,2,3

@jayl5505 6 жыл бұрын

DZenitram23 use step 1 and 2 right away. There are instructions on each bottle. For step 2 to work you can add a small amount of fish food to decompose and it will be a food source for the bacteria.

@taylorsandford7379 5 жыл бұрын

Can you put all three of these products in at the same time?

@AdelardRen 5 жыл бұрын

I know Prime and Stability can be used at the same time. No idea about Clarity, though.

@sarjenjen3642 5 жыл бұрын

Can I put water first in my aquarium and then put Seachem Prime?

@whoisbranden7950 5 жыл бұрын

He said its better to be used outside the aquarium.

@BigEvilLadia23 5 жыл бұрын

How cap for 75 gallon aquarium tank

@apaulmcdonough2170 5 жыл бұрын

1 and a half capfuls *Prime.* 3 and a half *Stability.*

@erniedoesthings9167 6 жыл бұрын

I don't like seachem stability I'd rather use big als brand stage 2 water conditioner

@joachim3019 5 жыл бұрын

woooooow really answone rigth?????? cloramines are cloro and amonia so if in tetra says it takes cloramine it takes out amonia too

@gurpreetsengh5892 6 жыл бұрын

2nd

@davidbate9264 5 жыл бұрын

WE ARE NOT KIDS HERE.... SO BIG AL Employees try to talk like adults to your audience. We spend thousands on our hobby, please do videos addressing adults.