{"product_id":"seachem-pristine-bio-augmentation-waste-control","title":"Seachem Pristine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeachem \u003cstrong\u003ePristine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural, non-chemical bio-augmentation that uses safe nitrifying and heterotrophic bacteria to break down excess food, fish waste, and detritus in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The bacteria target the same nutrients (ammonia, nitrate, phosphate) that fuel nuisance algae and disease, so the result is clearer water and better long-term tank health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e for water changes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-amguard-liquid-ammonia-detoxifier-aquarium\"\u003eAmGuard\u003c\/a\u003e for ammonia emergencies, and grab the matched \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-surestart-prime-stability-pristine-conditioner-pack\"\u003eSureStart starter pack\u003c\/a\u003e if you are setting up a new tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural bio-augmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a chemical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down \u003cstrong\u003efood, waste, and detritus\u003c\/strong\u003e the filter cannot remove on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces nutrients (\u003cstrong\u003eammonia, nitrate, phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e) that drive algae and disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef and plant safe\u003c\/strong\u003e at the recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in three sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eDosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capful (5 mL) per 160 L (40 US gallons) once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose more often in heavily stocked tanks or after a feeding-heavy week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to use alongside Prime, Stability, and AmGuard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBio-augmentation, liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; 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Many tanks benefit from both: Stability during the cycle, Pristine weekly thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with my medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPause Pristine during antibiotic treatments such as KanaPlex or MetroPlex, since the antibiotics may kill the dosed bacteria. Resume once the treatment cycle is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost aquarists notice clearer water within a week and lower nuisance algae over 2 to 4 weeks of consistent dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":48806181175515,"sku":"1240","price":5.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":48806181208283,"sku":"1241","price":10.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"325 mL","offer_id":48806182944987,"sku":"1248","price":10.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":48806181241051,"sku":"1242","price":19.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e06e4fee-ce1d-44c4-a300-ef821123fd56.png?v=1779711425","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-pristine-bio-augmentation-waste-control","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}