why does prime smell so bad?

[brich999]

i got it on my hand and i washed my hands until they were raw and i swore i could still smell it... only reason i ask

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

It stinks, which is why I do not use it. I used Kent Dechlorinator instead It is just as effective as prime, at same dosage.

I agree it stinks. But that is why it works so well. It is 100% conditioner rather than the other diluted less smelling brands. I have to use it, there is no way I could replace water ina 700 gallon using a conditioner at a capful per 10 gallons.

Kent Dechlorinator uses the same treat rate without the smell.

HarleyK

 

[ar0wan]

..It stinks, which is why I do not use it. I used Kent Dechlorinator instead It is just as effective as prime, at same dosage...

...buut it's not made by Seachem
(good find however)

 

[xxt2goodxx]

i actually dont think it smells that bad... it reminds me of the Asian menthol oil that old Asian people use...http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Brand-Medicated-Oil-0-8/dp/B0009MMKSY

 

[nes999]

i actually dont think it smells that bad... it reminds me of the Asian menthol oil that old Asian people use...http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Brand-Medicated-Oil-0-8/dp/B0009MMKSY

i assume you go around smelling old people?

 

[Richie_ELP]

^
funny. Both prime and amquel smell funky.

 

[greenterra]

I think Prime is a great smell. It always reminds me of fish keeping.

 

[ar0wan]

I think Prime is a great smell. It always reminds me of fish keeping.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

I think Prime is a great smell. It always reminds me of fish keeping.

x2

Im using API stress coat now. Was thinking of switching to prime after I used up my current conditioner. But not sure about it now. Stress coat smells nice like aloe vera

 

[Allan01230]

The drops smell less than the dosage you pour in by capfuls.