Seachem Pristine Aquarium Water Treatment, 1 L Bacteria-Based Formula

Seachem Pristine is a 1 L aquarium treatment that uses non-chemical bio-augmentation to help improve water quality in freshwater and marine systems.

• Bio-augmentation with bacteria — supports a natural, non-chemical approach to water quality.
• For freshwater and marine aquariums — one treatment is made for both types of system.
• Bacteria break down excess food, waste and detritus — targeting common organic material in aquarium water.
• Initial dose: 5 mL per 40 L (10 US gallons) — provides a clear amount for routine use.
• Maintenance dose: 5 mL per 80 L (20 US gallons) — use when livestock is added or the biofilter is disrupted.

Uneaten food and accumulated waste can affect aquarium water quality. Seachem Pristine is made for aquarists who want to address this organic material through bio-augmentation rather than a chemical method. Its bacteria are intended to break down excess food, waste and detritus in freshwater and marine setups.

How does Seachem Pristine support aquarium water quality?

Seachem Pristine provides bacteria that break down excess food, waste and detritus. This bio-augmentation approach is described as natural and non-chemical, and is intended to help improve water quality in aquarium systems. It is suitable for both freshwater and marine use.

• Designed for aquarium water, not as a medication for fish.
• Uses bacteria to act on organic material in the system.

How much Seachem Pristine should I use?

Shake the bottle well before use, then turn off UV and ozone during application. The initial dose is 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons). For maintenance, use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) when adding livestock or after biofilter disruption from cleaning or medications.

• Follow the separate initial and maintenance amounts.
• Maintenance dosing is tied to livestock additions or biofilter disruption.

What is Seachem’s experience with aquarium products?

Seachem has more than three decades of experience and remains independently and privately owned. The company is owned and operated by hobbyists, and its employees keep aquariums at home and at work. Its team includes chemists and biologists, reflecting a company background rooted in aquarium keeping and science.

• Founded by aquarium hobbyist Dr. Leo G. Morin.
• Seachem began with Cupraplex, now known as Cupramine.

Seachem Pristine suits freshwater and marine aquarists looking for a bacteria-based way to help manage excess food, waste and detritus, with dosing guidance for both initial application and maintenance. Its 1 L bottle provides a measured treatment for aquarium water quality using non-chemical bio-augmentation.