Pond Prime? - Seachem

ezcry4t3d · 07-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Does Pond Prime actually differ from the standard version?
Is it just as suitable for use in planted aquaria?

http://www.seachem.com/Products/prod...PondPrime.html

I have both a 1500gal goldfish pond, and 90, 75, 50, and 10 gallon planted tanks to use it in.

dj2005 · 07-22-2009, 06:49 PM

I've read that it is just a really potent formula of Prime.

Seachem · 07-23-2009, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the post

There is no difference between the products, except in the dosing instructions. You need much less Prime in a pond due to the difference in it being an open system rather than a closed one. You can use Pond Prime in your aquariums; however, you will want to use the dosing for an aquarium system (1mL per 10 gallons or 2 drops per gallon) rather than a pond system (2 tablespoons for each 600-700 gallons).

ezcry4t3d · 08-27-2009, 03:00 PM

I purchased a 2L bottle of Pond Prime. Is it supposed to have these small black flecks in it like a bit of black sand?

Seachem · 08-28-2009, 06:14 AM

Thanks for the good question. It is completely normal for Pond Prime (and Prime, for that matter) to have small black specks in it. The black specks are simply a by-product of manufacturing. Here is a quote from the Prime FAQ web page:

"Q: I think that my Prime might be old because it smells like it went bad...

A: Prime has a very distinct odor that is similar to sulfur which is completely normal. Also, the presence of small black specks is normal."