Seachem

About Seachem

Seachem Laboratories develops water treatments, filtration media, and supplements for freshwater, planted, marine, and pond aquariums, formulated and tested in its own laboratories. TaraPet carries over 200 Seachem products in the UAE, ranging from everyday water conditioners to planted-tank fertilisers and reef supplements.

Seachem Product Ranges at TaraPet

The Seachem catalogue at TaraPet spans:

• Water conditioners and dechlorinators — Prime, Safe, Pristine, StressGuard
• Biological starters — Stability, Pond Stability
• Filtration media — Matrix, Purigen, de*nitrate, PhosGuard, Cuprisorb
• Planted-tank range — the Flourish line, Flourite substrate, Equilibrium
• Reef and marine — Reef Fusion, Reef Builder, Marine Buffer, AquaVitro
• Cichlid and specialty buffers — Tanganyika, Malawi/Victoria, Discus, Arowana
• Fish health — ParaGuard, Cupramine, GarlicGuard, NutriDiet
• Test kits and accessories — MultiTest kits, fish nets, filter socks

Popular Seachem Categories

These are the main Seachem product groups available on TaraPet:

• Water Conditioners — Prime, Safe, and Pristine treat tap water and manage ammonia during water changes. See more in Fish Water & Plants Care.
• Biological Filtration Media — Matrix, de*nitrate, and Purigen support the bacteria that process waste. Browse Aquarium Filters & Media.
• Planted Aquarium Fertilisers — the Flourish range supplies trace elements and individual nutrients for planted tanks.
• Cichlid Buffers — Tanganyika Buffer, Malawi/Victoria Buffer, and Cichlid Lake Salt adjust water for African cichlids.
• Reef Supplements — Reef Fusion, Reef Builder, and Reef Complete dose calcium, alkalinity, and trace elements.
• Fish Treatments — ParaGuard and Cupramine are used to treat common fish ailments.

How Aquarists Use Seachem

Seachem products are concentrated, so dosing is measured in small amounts — for example, 5 ml of Prime treats 200 litres of water. Matrix is a porous bio-media that provides a surface for beneficial bacteria and can be reused. The Flourish range lets planted-tank keepers dose individual nutrients such as iron, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium separately, while the Reef and AquaVitro ranges cover calcium, alkalinity, and trace elements for marine tanks.

Most Used Seachem Product Families at TaraPet

A few Seachem product families cover most common aquarium needs. Prime is a water conditioner for routine water changes, and Stability adds bacteria when starting a new tank. Matrix and Purigen are used for biological and chemical filtration. The Flourish family covers planted-tank fertilisation, while Reef Fusion and the AquaVitro line cover marine dosing. For fish health, ParaGuard is a frequently used treatment. Customers often pair Seachem with other aquarium brands stocked at TaraPet such as Sera, JBL, and API for food, testing, and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seachem Prime do?
Prime removes chlorine and chloramine and binds ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate during the conversion process. The standard dose is 5 ml (one capful) per 200 litres at each water change.

What is Seachem Matrix used for?
Matrix is a porous biological filter media. Its surface and internal pores provide a home for the bacteria that process ammonia and nitrite, and it can be reused rather than replaced regularly.

Which Seachem products do I need for a planted tank?
A common starting point is Flourish and Flourish Excel with Flourite as a substrate. Individual supplements — Iron, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium — can be added as plant demand increases.

Is Seachem safe for shrimp and sensitive species?
When dosed as directed, Prime and most Flourish supplements are suitable for shrimp tanks. With Flourish Excel, follow the lower recommended dose for tanks with shrimp or delicate plants.

Do you deliver Seachem across the UAE?
Yes — TaraPet delivers the Seachem range to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all other emirates.