Thoughts on Prime...

[OgreMkV]

Richard, this would probably be a good one for you to answer here rather than e-mail.

What are your thoughts on Prime? It's supposed to bind the ammonia, but it's still readable by the test kits... so you don't really know what your ammonia level is.

 

[liverock]

Re: Thoughts on Prime...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12955350#post12955350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OgreMkV
Richard, this would probably be a good one for you to answer here rather than e-mail.

What are your thoughts on Prime? It's supposed to bind the ammonia, but it's still readable by the test kits... so you don't really know what your ammonia level is.

No chemicals should be used during the cycle, need to let mother nature do her job!

Chemicals slow down or disguise a cycle, neither a good thing...
Richard TBS:rollface: :rollface: :rollface:

 

[divemonster]

what is that SeaChem stabilizer stuff HowardW adds to his new tanks going through cycle? (i can't seem to find that post)

 

[figuerres]

Re: Thoughts on Prime...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12955350#post12955350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OgreMkV
Richard, this would probably be a good one for you to answer here rather than e-mail.

What are your thoughts on Prime? It's supposed to bind the ammonia, but it's still readable by the test kits... so you don't really know what your ammonia level is.

Let's see:

Seachem Primeâ"žÂ¢ is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Primeâ"žÂ¢ removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Primeâ"žÂ¢ converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter. Primeâ"žÂ¢ may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. Primeâ"žÂ¢ detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Primeâ"žÂ¢ also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Primeâ"žÂ¢ is non-acidic and will not impact pH. Primeâ"žÂ¢ will not overactivate skimmers. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water.


OK so first question: what does it bind it to?
how does it convert them?
if they will not publish a formula that shows what ions they swap then how do you know what it does?

water chemestry for a reef tank is *NOT* trivial stuff....

use RODI water and you do not have to worry about the first part, half of the stuff they are talking about is what tap water has.
the normal cycle... let it happen.

if it sounds to good to be true then it probably is.

or go to the chem. area here an ask Dr. Randy if he still posts there... see what he says.