Seachem Safe (250 g)
$18.47
Powdered Prime for big tanks and fish rooms — the same full-spectrum chemistry in dry form, at the lowest cost per gallon in the hobby. Fiddly to dose in a small tank, unbeatable value in a large one.
Pros
- Same full spectrum as Prime — removes chlorine, neutralises chloramine and detoxifies ammonia and nitrite
- Dry powder is the most highly concentrated form — the lowest cost per gallon anywhere, ideal bulk size for fish rooms
- A 250 g tub lasts months, even years, of regular water changes
- Overdose safe by a wide margin, and shrimp safe and plant safe
Cons
- Dosing a tiny measure of powder into a small tank is fiddly and easy to misjudge
- Must be dissolved and used promptly; there is no handy dosing cap like a liquid
Score breakdown
Specifications
| Treats | Chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, nitrite, heavy metals |
|---|---|
| Contact Time | Works within minutes |
| Formulation | Dry powder |
| Concentration | 1/4 tsp per ~65 gal |
| Treats Volume | Tens of thousands of gal per 250 g |
| Bottle Size | 250 g tub |
| Safe For | Shrimp, plants, biofilter |
| Overdose Tolerance | Very wide |
| pH Impact | None |
Alternatives
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