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    Default Seachem Pond Prime

    Have anyone ever use this in their discus tanks?

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Never used it but I remembered a thread about it before. Have a look at http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...ght=pond+prime
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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Byron thanks for link.

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Here's the previous posting where Seachem said the two products are the same:

    http://forum.simplydiscus.com//showt...t=41840&page=2

    Hope that helps,



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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Have used it for a few years and found it is the most economical way to go. Also, doesn't change PH. HTH

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    I have used Pond Prime for the last 2 years and I love it. It is a higher concentration than regular Prime so you don't use as much.
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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Quote Originally Posted by Tropical Haven View Post
    I have used Pond Prime for the last 2 years and I love it. It is a higher concentration than regular Prime so you don't use as much.
    Did you read the links?

    Pond prime is the exact same thing as Prime. Same stuff, same concentration, different application...

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    I am not sure where you get your information from but Pond Prime is a higher concentration.

    Pond Prime = 2 tablespoons treats 600 to 700 gallons of water

    Regular Prime = 1 capfull treats 50 gallons of water.

    So it would take 12 to 14 capfull of regualr Prime to treat the same amount of water as the 2 Tablespoons of Pond Prime.

    So yes pond prime is a higher concentration and you are right they are the same thing when it comes to treating your water.
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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Quote Originally Posted by Tropical Haven View Post
    I am not sure where you get your information from but Pond Prime is a higher concentration.

    Pond Prime = 2 tablespoons treats 600 to 700 gallons of water

    Regular Prime = 1 capfull treats 50 gallons of water.

    So it would take 12 to 14 capfull of regualr Prime to treat the same amount of water as the 2 Tablespoons of Pond Prime.

    So yes pond prime is a higher concentration and you are right they are the same thing when it comes to treating your water.
    Scott, be sure to read my post which refers to a link to comment posted direct from Seachem - pond prime is NOT more concentrated, they merely change the recommended dosage relative to the surface area of the volume of water.

    Here's the link again:
    http://forum.simplydiscus.com//showt...t=41840&page=2



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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Sorry did not realize that, my apologies.
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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    Quote Originally Posted by Tropical Haven View Post
    Sorry did not realize that, my apologies.
    No problem - just make sure you're using the correct dosage.



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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    To summarize:

    - Seachem Pone Prime and Seachem Prime are the 'same'
    - Treat your water based on Seachem Prime (5ml per 50 gal)

    Does that cover it?

    Steve

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    I have always used Prime , buy it in the gallon size. I heard that the pond Prime is less expensive. Where can I find a listing for pond Prime ?
    Thanks,
    roberto.

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    I can only find PP in 2L jugs. I'm not sure if this is more expensive than 1 gallon of prime. Here's a link to F&S

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...d%20prime&Np=1

    On the other hand, I saw 2L of Prime the other day for around $26. Darned if I can remember where

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    Default Re: Seachem Pond Prime

    jeep, thank you. I though that the pond prime was a lot less expensive . I was wrong . at BigAlsOnline four liters are $52.16 for the regular Prime .

    roberto.
    Last edited by alpine; 01-18-2008 at 12:05 AM.

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