Seachem Pristine
Seachem Pristine is a natural bio-augmentation water conditioner for freshwater and marine aquariums, designed for aquarists managing organic waste, detritus and excess nutrients. Its bacterial blend helps break down uneaten food, waste and organic compounds to support clearer water and a cleaner aquatic environment.
Key Benefits
- Uses non-chemical bio-augmentation for natural organic waste management.
- Helps rapidly and safely break down sludge, detritus and excess food.
- Helps reduce excess nutrients, including ammonia, nitrates and nitrites.
- Can assist with water clarity by trapping particulates through biopolymers produced by established bacterial colonies.
- Utilises a broad range of organic compounds, including fats that may create unsightly surface films.
- Contains bacteria developed for hardiness and adaptation to varied environmental conditions, including harsh or low-oxygen environments.
Suitable For
- Freshwater aquariums.
- Marine and saltwater aquarium systems.
- Aquariums experiencing organic waste build-up, cloudy water, sludge or detritus.
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Turn off UV sterilisers and ozone before dosing.
- Allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to establish before using UV sterilisers or ozone.
- Before adding bacteria after antibiotic treatment, remove antibiotics with fresh carbon and a water change.
Dosage
- Initial dose: Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons).
- Maintenance dose: Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) when adding livestock or after disruption of the biofilter through cleaning or medications.
Compatibility
- For both fresh and salt water.
- Switch off UV and ozone during establishment, then wait 2 or 3 days before restarting them.
- Use fresh carbon and perform a water change to remove antibiotics before dosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Seachem Pristine in a marine aquarium?
Yes. Seachem Pristine is formulated for both marine and freshwater systems.
How much Seachem Pristine should I dose initially?
Dose 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons) of aquarium water.
When should I use the maintenance dose?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) when livestock is added or when cleaning or medication has disrupted the biofilter.
Should I turn off my UV steriliser when dosing Pristine?
Yes. Turn off UV and ozone before use, then allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to establish before using UV sterilisers or ozone again.
Can Pristine be added after antibiotics?
Yes, but first remove the antibiotics with fresh carbon and a water change before adding the bacteria.
What does recurring high nutrient reading indicate?
Recurring high nutrients may indicate overstocking, overfeeding or inadequate filtration.
Seachem Pristine
Pickup available at Eden meadows shopping centre
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Seachem Pristine
100ML
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Eden meadows shopping centre
Pickup availableUsually ready in 2-4 days
Eden meadows shopping centre
Edenvale
GP
1609
South Africa
Seachem Pristine
Seachem Pristine is a natural bio-augmentation water conditioner for freshwater and marine aquariums, designed for aquarists managing organic waste, detritus and excess nutrients. Its bacterial blend helps break down uneaten food, waste and organic compounds to support clearer water and a cleaner aquatic environment.
Key Benefits
- Uses non-chemical bio-augmentation for natural organic waste management.
- Helps rapidly and safely break down sludge, detritus and excess food.
- Helps reduce excess nutrients, including ammonia, nitrates and nitrites.
- Can assist with water clarity by trapping particulates through biopolymers produced by established bacterial colonies.
- Utilises a broad range of organic compounds, including fats that may create unsightly surface films.
- Contains bacteria developed for hardiness and adaptation to varied environmental conditions, including harsh or low-oxygen environments.
Suitable For
- Freshwater aquariums.
- Marine and saltwater aquarium systems.
- Aquariums experiencing organic waste build-up, cloudy water, sludge or detritus.
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Turn off UV sterilisers and ozone before dosing.
- Allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to establish before using UV sterilisers or ozone.
- Before adding bacteria after antibiotic treatment, remove antibiotics with fresh carbon and a water change.
Dosage
- Initial dose: Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons).
- Maintenance dose: Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) when adding livestock or after disruption of the biofilter through cleaning or medications.
Compatibility
- For both fresh and salt water.
- Switch off UV and ozone during establishment, then wait 2 or 3 days before restarting them.
- Use fresh carbon and perform a water change to remove antibiotics before dosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Seachem Pristine in a marine aquarium?
Yes. Seachem Pristine is formulated for both marine and freshwater systems.
How much Seachem Pristine should I dose initially?
Dose 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons) of aquarium water.
When should I use the maintenance dose?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) when livestock is added or when cleaning or medication has disrupted the biofilter.
Should I turn off my UV steriliser when dosing Pristine?
Yes. Turn off UV and ozone before use, then allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to establish before using UV sterilisers or ozone again.
Can Pristine be added after antibiotics?
Yes, but first remove the antibiotics with fresh carbon and a water change before adding the bacteria.
What does recurring high nutrient reading indicate?
Recurring high nutrients may indicate overstocking, overfeeding or inadequate filtration.
