So I add prime to the return stream, got it. Now HOW much do I add?
Let's say i am changing 20 gallons of a 65 gallon tank. How much prime do I add?
Let's say i am changing 20 gallons of a 65 gallon tank. How much prime do I add?
How much PRIME do I add when using a python water changer?
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i dose the whole tank volume, so in your case id add a 65 g worth. it says this on the prime website.. here ill find it
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of new water. This removes approximately 1 mg/L ammonia, 4 mg/L chloramine, or 5 mg/L chlorine. For smaller doses, please note each cap thread is approx. 1 mL. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.
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Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of new water. This removes approximately 1 mg/L ammonia, 4 mg/L chloramine, or 5 mg/L chlorine. For smaller doses, please note each cap thread is approx. 1 mL. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.
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Usually half cap. Each cap is usually 50 gallons. Would read the label if I were you
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1 milliliter per 10 gallons if you have the cap the first thread at the bottom is 1 ml the whole cap is 5 ml.
No only dose the 20 gallons you replaced so add 2 ml its the second thread in the cap. Using more won't hurt but unnecessary.
thats what ive always done, because its what the directions say.. IMO you need a little more when your not adding it directly to say a bucket.. because the remaining water in the tank will dilute the prime your adding, which is why they want you to add more to make it more effective.
now if your just using buckets, i dose the bucket with the exact amount for each bucket.
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If you really wany precision you need to get your tap water levels checked then dose according to the results of your test.