Seachem Prime for cycling through nitrite stage???

Question

Would seachem prime really detoxify my nitrite levels when they spike? If so this would keep the fish safe through the nitrite cycle (rescue fish I am aware that he should not ideally be in an uncycled tank). If this would work plz give some advice on how best to use it. If it would not work for some reason plz let me know....does it really detoxify nitrite and ammonia or is it just misleading and clever advertising??

adding salt to the aquarium sounds so scary but I guess I could try it. Its a ryukin goldfish in a 10 gallon (hes under 3'') Could anyone explain to me how much of a difference sale makes and wether or not it would be safe for this particular breed of fish? Info on the prime would still be really helpful too. Thanks:)

Answer 1

I personally don't like any of the cycling aid products on the market. While salt will certainly help witht he nitrites and will in no way harm your goldfish at thosse levels, waterchanges to keep the nitrites low are the best way to handle the last stage of the cycle.

MM

Answer 2

Salt is scary, if you use too much,yes, and I was scared to death to use it my first time. I freaked out! But, when used correctly, it works miracles. I need to correct the formula though. It is 1 tsp per 5 gallons, not 1 gallon. Goldfish can tolerate salt at this level.
Prime and Amquel and other detoxifiers don't completely remove ammonia or nitrites or nitrates. What they do is convert deadly ammonia into less deadly forms of nitrites or nitrates, so it doesn't get rid of anthing completely. There is nothing like patience and dedication to just seeing the cycling process through via the regular means of water changes. It's difficult to be patient, but it pays off the best.

Answer 3

You can use it but its better just to change water to keep nitrites at bay until the cycle is complete. Aquarium salt helps the fish though the nitrite spike. Salt 1 teaspoon per gallon, if you have fish that can tolerate salt. After cycle is complete ditch the salt. I assume this is a freshwater aquarium.

Answer 4

I have had the same problem, was going daily small water changes, it was bad, my tank totally re-cycled ( it was shortly after winter i did a water change and i think they had flushed the main water ways and there was some bad chems in the water forcing a new cycle) Anyways even after about a week of reg water changes, adding prime levels were still high. I lost most of my fish except my aqua frogs, they didnt seemed bothered by the high nirites. Anyways all i can say is keep doing small water changes, even 10% daily. it will slowly coming down. Dont use any chems at the store to combat it, this will generally just mess things up. Keep filter in, dont rinse that...just lots of water changes, thats all you can really do.