Seachem Pristine - 500ml Seachem Pristine - 500ml is a freshwater and marine aquarium bacteria supplement that uses bio-augmentation to help break down excess food, waste, detritus, and organic buildup. Seachem Pristine for Organic Waste Management Pristine provides bacteria that help improve water quality by consuming organic compounds that can contribute to sludge, detritus, oily films, excess nutrients, and cloudy water. It is useful in freshwater and saltwater aquariums where routine maintenance needs extra biological support. Bacteria Support for Cleaner Aquarium Water Uses bio-augmentation to improve aquarium water quality. Helps break down excess food, waste, and detritus. Can reduce nutrients such as ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite that may fuel nuisance growth. Helps increase water clarity and promote a healthier aquatic environment. Bacteria can adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. Suitable for freshwater and marine aquariums. Seachem Pristine Bio-Augmentation Details Product type: Aquarium bacteria supplement Primary use: Organic waste and detritus management Suitable systems: Freshwater and marine aquariums Initial dose: 5 ml per 40 L (10 US gallons) Maintenance dose: 5 ml per 80 L (20 US gallons) Package size: 500 ml Directions for Seachem Pristine Shake well before use. Turn off UV sterilizers and ozone before dosing. Use 1 capful or 5 ml for each 40 L (10 US gallons). Then use a maintenance dose of 1 capful or 5 ml per 80 L (20 US gallons) with additions of livestock or after disruption of the biofilter through cleaning or medications. Antibiotics should be removed with fresh carbon and a water change before adding bacteria. Allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to become established before using UV sterilizers or ozone. Recurring high nutrient problems may indicate overstocking, overfeeding, or inadequate filtration. What's Included 1 x Seachem Pristine - 500 ml