Seachem

[Dan808z]

Hey anyone think I need to get Seachem prime or stability when I am just starting up my new tank or thereafter? FOWLR. I'd love to hear other's experiences! Thanks!

 

[lmforbis]

I always have prime on hand. I usually use it in my QT tank to help with potential ammonia issues. You have to be careful not to use it in water that may have copper as it makes copper 10 times more toxic.
I have never used stability.

 

[geridoc]

Same as Iinforbis - I use Prime only in my QT in the event of an ammonia problem. There should be no need for it in a cycling or new tank. During the cycle you want ammonia to rise and then fall. If it rises again after adding livestock you should look to your husbandry practices or you will be using Prime forever, and it is an expensive cure.

 

[jay0705]

Agreed with above. Once a tank is cycled and maintained correctly no "treatment " should ever be needed

 

[lmforbis]

I still like to have it on hand for emergencies.

 

[jay0705]

Yes. You never know lol