What's Your Favorite Seachem Product (other Than Prime)?

I think most of us will agree that PRIME is probably the most popular product in Seachem's arsenal.
However, Seachem also produces a number of other fine products as well.
Which Seachem product other than Prime is your favorite ? (if you feel like it, tell us why)

 

Prime (jk)

My favorite would have to be... I don't really know, actually.

 

You know they make this thing called "2 Litres jug of Prime"

 

Seachem Matrix biomedia is the real deal, if you want to grow anaerobic bacteria to consume nitrates. Use it in conjunction to Seachem Stability, which holds both kinds of bacteria. I get zero readings all around: no ammonia, no nitrites, and no nitrates.

 

ummmmm I think prime is the only seachem product I use lol oops

edit: OH!!!!!! jk I use their root tabs too

 

Paraguard, the closest thing to a cure-all in emergencies.

 

Safe (lol, powdered prime, great for larger/multiple tanks, difference is prime has a shelf life, safe once wet had to be used immediately)

I also use alkaline buffer for kH

Have a tidal filter (don’t love it, but don’t hate it, wouldn’t buy it again)

Dislike all their liquid ferts, but would use their root tabs

 

Seachem Matrix biomedia is the real deal, if you want to grow anaerobic bacteria to consume nitrates. Use it in conjunction to Seachem Stability, which holds both kinds of bacteria. I get zero readings all around: no ammonia, no nitrites, and no nitrates.

I use Pristine in conjunction with Stability. Have you tried that combo?

 

Hmm, that’s hard. I really like Prime, but some days when i’m extra tired, I put a little of Replenish into my coffee and i’m ready to go.

 

Safe (lol, powdered prime, great for larger/multiple tanks, difference is prime has a shelf life, safe once wet had to be used immediately)

I also use alkaline buffer for kH

Have a tidal filter (don’t love it, but don’t hate it, wouldn’t buy it again)

Dislike all their liquid ferts, but would use their root tabs

The Seachem Tidal is my favorite HOB.
It's always interesting how there are so many differing opinions on filters.
If you had it to do over, which HOB would you be using?

 

Hard to say... I prefer my aquaclear s to the tidal, but I’m currently changing everything (well, mostly everything) to an air driven system, sponges and hmfs

If I went to the store and they had same price tidal and ac, I would buy the ac. Would buy either over the penguins. For small tanks I like the azoo mignon

Don’t love the skimmer on the tidal, nor do I love the outflow. Prefer the way the ac “pushes” water down vs across, esp in a planted tank

 

I use Pristine in conjunction with Stability. Have you tried that combo?

No, never. I don’t even know what Pristine is. I’ll have to check it out.

 

Pristine is one of their flocculating things (I think)

 

Stability specifically states to use it with their Matrix media, so it’s why I used those two products together. Here’s a partial product description of Stability: Stability is formulated specifically for the aquarium and contains a synergistic blend of aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria which facilitate the breakdown of waste organics, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.

 

No, never. I don’t even know what Pristine is. I’ll have to check it out.

Prime, Stability and Pristine are my main "Go-2s" and I add them to every water change at full recommended dosage. Pristine is really effective at breaking down organic waste and enhances Stability's effectiveness, IMO. My fish are thriving and the water is crystal clear. I highly recommend all three products.

 

Acid buffer, definitely.

 

Acid buffer, definitely.

I've never used Seachem Acid Buffer.
Quite frankly, I've never used any ph products of any brand and I really have no idea what the ph of my tank water is at present. It's probably been a year since I last took a ph reading.

 

Purigen.
Tidal 55.

 

Purigen
Tidal 55 and a Tidal 75. Gigantic media basket and autoprime!

Gotta love autocorrect- it tried to say "Total 55 and Total 75. Gigantic media basket and autopsy! "

 

Purigen hands down!

This is 1 day apart after adding it to my tannin filled 20 gallon

Before and After adding Purigen - 1 day later

 

Seachem Stressguard for sure. I use it anytime new fish are added, have to be moved, if I'm doing any major work in the tank, or if I ever see fin damage of any sorts.

 

Seachem Purigen. Haven't tried any other of Seachem's products

 

I swear by Seachem SAFE and I mix up about 1 weeks worth[1,000g] in water[500ml] for years now without issue. Each ml treats 2 gallon . It recently changed its dose to 1/4 teaspoon for 300 gallons !
I am on my fourth or fifth kilo ! Prime gives you 5,000 gallons and safe gives you 200,000 for about the same price [the price people pay for water !]

 

Well first Hornets working for seachem!!!
Second he said anything but prime!!!
Third I don’t use any of their liquid products....except their plant products. They’re good. Not that the others are bad I just don’t use them.
Yes the tidal filters are great! Replaced my canister with a 110. Hugh area for media.
Matrix works!! But so does biohome