How to measure Seachem Prime for a 3 gallon?

[BobMc]

The directions for Seachem Prime indicate to use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 50 gallons. Even for a 10 gallon tank, I can pretty much eyeball 1/5th of a capful. But what about a 3 gallon eclipse tank. I'm thinking I should use an eyedropper for that, but any suggestions on how many drops of prime to use per gallon?

Is there a danger for using a little too much/ too little with a product like this, or am I just being too picky and just eyeballing it the way to go.

Much Thanks ,
Bob

 

[Kasakato]

Just use 1/5 of a cap. Unless you add 1/2 the bottle, overdoseing Prime should be ok.

 

[scottracy]

Go to your local pharmacy or walmart and buy a 5 ml syringe. Add 1 ml for every 10 gallons.

Scott

 

[JinxXx0085]

Yeah, a syringe will work. I work around lab stuff at university and I managed to get ahold of couple, it works great!

 

[BobMc]

Cool - Thanks for the advice. And would you suggest I only add the appropriate amount of Prime to the NEW water I'm adding each week, or add the full amount for the tank capacity each week? For example, if I do I 25% water change on a 10 gallon tank, should I add enough prime for 2.5 gallons or 10 gallons each week?

Thanks again!
Bob

 

[Kasakato]

If you are adding the water directly to the tank (eg, Python) then you should dose for the whole tank. But if you are mixing it in a bucket, than you only need the right amount for that water.

 

[SCU33ZE]

in small doses

2 drops= 1 gallon

you will need 6-7 drops

 

[BobMc]

Got it - Thanks!

And that is about 3 or 5 times already that you've helped me out, and I noticed you are a XM fan, as am I. If you are a 202 fan, then I owe you a beer.

 

[Kasakato]

I invented radio, hoo hoo tell em' Fred!

 

[BobMc]

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