PRIME
PRIME
Seen a few things about the product PRIME and some seem to swear by it, has anyone here used it or been using it and what are opnion's on the product? I've heard that Dr. Tims one and only is the best. Is PRIME in the same catagory? Please spam away on this thread and let me know what you guys think/opnion or experieances with the product/'s.
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Re: PRIME
I am also interested in this discussion. My puffer will be living with me in my new apartment, and it will be my first time using h2o conditioner.
As experienced as I am (to some degree a professional aquarist ) it is embarassing to admit that I have no idea how to use a water conditioner. I plan on using a python for h2o changes, should I just add the conditioner to the tank and refill?
Not trying to jack a thread but as long as we are on the topic, I might as well ask. Also interested in which to buy, so Ill be following along with other posts on this thread as well.
As experienced as I am (to some degree a professional aquarist ) it is embarassing to admit that I have no idea how to use a water conditioner. I plan on using a python for h2o changes, should I just add the conditioner to the tank and refill?
Not trying to jack a thread but as long as we are on the topic, I might as well ask. Also interested in which to buy, so Ill be following along with other posts on this thread as well.
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Re: PRIME
Prime is what we all use here, it's amazing, if using a python you add the prime to the tank, it locks ammonia up in cycling tanks but leaves it as food for bacteria, not a reason to fish in cycle but handy info to have.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Re: PRIME
bertie 83 wrote:Prime is what we all use here, it's amazing, if using a python you add the prime to the tank, it locks ammonia up in cycling tanks but leaves it as food for bacteria, not a reason to fish in cycle but handy info to have.
Bertie is this a product you'd use for every water change then? I did purchase the product and used it when i initially set up my tank, I went off reviews i've read on it and am glad that people here use it and like it.
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Re: PRIME
Prime & Dr Tim's are 2 totally different products. Prime is a dechlorinator & also detoxifies ammonia/nitrite, added before filling fresh water for your weekly WC. Dr Tim's is a live nitritrifying bacteria, added 1x, to cycle the tank.
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Re: PRIME
Prime is good stuff. As PP said it detoxifies ammonia and nitrite instead of outright destroying it like Amquel. Good to have in case of a tank crash.
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Re: PRIME
Use prime for every change, it's great
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Re: PRIME
Right, add enough for the whole tank.
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Re: PRIME
I use Prime and love it. It's pretty critical for my tank care because I have ammonia in my tap water.
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Re: PRIME
Prime doesn't cycle the aquarium though, so don't add any fish unless it's been fully cycled.kingfisherfleshy wrote:So add prime and then just fill with the python?
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Re: PRIME
+ 1 it's essentially a dechlorinator that provides a little safety net if your tap water isn't great. It doesn't tint your water slightly like some other brands either. If you want crystal clear water, use prime along with regular changes, it looks like my fish are floating in air lol
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It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
