{"product_id":"seachem-surestart-prime-stability-pristine-conditioner-pack","title":"Seachem SureStart Conditioner Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem SureStart\u003c\/strong\u003e bundles three of Seachem's most useful water-care products into a single starter kit. You get a 100 mL bottle of \u003cstrong\u003ePrime\u003c\/strong\u003e to neutralize chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals at every water change, \u003cstrong\u003eStability\u003c\/strong\u003e to seed nitrifying bacteria for a smooth fishless or fish-in cycle, and \u003cstrong\u003ePristine\u003c\/strong\u003e to digest the organic sludge that accumulates between cleanings. It's the easy \"buy this on day one\" pack for a new tank, and the cleanest restock for an established one. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eadditives and supplements collection\u003c\/a\u003e when you're ready to refill in full size.\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;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime (100 mL):\u003c\/strong\u003e the gold-standard water conditioner. Removes chlorine and chloramine, detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, and binds heavy metals. One drop per 2.5 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Stability (100 mL):\u003c\/strong\u003e live nitrifying and aerobic bacteria that establishes the biofilter. Safe to dose with fish in the tank from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Pristine (100 mL):\u003c\/strong\u003e heterotrophic bacteria that breaks down sludge, fish waste, and uneaten food, reducing the organics that fuel algae.\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;\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e who want one box that covers conditioning, cycling, and waste control without picking products one at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tanks (5 to 60 gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e where 100 mL bottles last through the initial cycle and the first few water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift or starter add-on\u003c\/strong\u003e for someone setting up a betta tank, planted nano, or first community aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel or backup kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for established tanks, so you always have a small bottle of each on the shelf.\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;\"\u003eHow to Use Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill the tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose Prime first to neutralize chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals from tap water. One drop per 2.5 gallons, or 5 mL per 50 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed the biofilter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose Stability daily for the first 7 days, then weekly, to build the nitrifying bacteria colony that will eventually handle your fish load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep waste in check.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose Pristine weekly to digest the organic sludge that builds up in substrate, rock, and filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn every water change going forward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime in the new water, Stability if you added fish or disturbed the filter, Pristine for ongoing waste control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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\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\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSureStart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 x 100 mL bottles (Prime, Stability, Pristine)\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;\"\u003eWater conditioner + live bacteria starter pack\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 and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNew 5 to 60 gallon setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, at recommended dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime (full size)\u003c\/a\u003e when you outgrow the 100 mL starter bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-amguard-liquid-ammonia-detoxifier-aquarium\"\u003eSeachem AmGuard\u003c\/a\u003e for emergency ammonia spikes during the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e so you can actually watch the cycle finish before adding livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the Flourish, Reef, and treatment lines.\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for freshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Prime, Stability, and Pristine all work in freshwater and saltwater tanks at the labeled dose, so the same kit can start a betta nano or a reef-ready 40 gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need anything else to cycle a new tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pack covers conditioning, nitrifying bacteria, and waste digestion. You'll also want a water test kit to track ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate as the cycle progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add fish on day one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStability is designed to be safe for fish-in cycling, but pace yourself. Add a small bioload first, test daily, and only increase stocking once ammonia and nitrite read zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the pack last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a 20-gallon tank, expect roughly 1 to 2 months on Prime, 2 weeks of Stability dosing through the cycle, and 2 months of weekly Pristine. Restock individual full-size bottles once you outgrow the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pristine the same as a sludge remover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePristine uses heterotrophic bacteria to digest organic waste rather than enzymes alone. It works in the substrate, rock, and filter, not just the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48817193844955,"sku":"1128","price":13.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/1128-SureStart.png?v=1779969026","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-surestart-prime-stability-pristine-conditioner-pack","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}