A beginner's log of saltwater creature-keeping
20 Apr
Yesterday, I treated the tank with a small amount of Prime (about 1/2 dose by tank volume) due to an increase in ammonia levels. I did the same thing tonight after learning that the levels were still high (<0.50 ppm total ammonia).
According to Seachem, Prime dissipates from the system 24 hours after treating it, and ammonia tests are accurate again. I don’t know how true this statement is, or if Seachem just wants you to use more of their product, but as of right now I see no signs of increased ammonia in the water in my fish. I have an API salicylate-based ammonia testing kit, which you can apparently use with Prime as long as you take the reading right away.
…so far so good!