Customer Reviews

Seachem Stability 500ml

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I started a new 36 gallon freshwater tank and used SeaChem Stability to kick-start it. Added a few fish immediately (4 danios, 4 cherry barbs) and things went perfectly. Water is balanced, clear, and clean- my fish are thriving. Definitely helps reduce tank shock. You still need a dechlorinator and the best filter you can afford; I use a Rena Filstar XP2 and am very happy. Avoid overfeeding and use a good quality food (NOT TopFin!!!).

A must-have for tank setup and water changes. I've been using stability for years, and it's one of the best "good" bacteria products out there. Highly recommended! Just be sure to read directions, have a healthy tank to start with and be educated as to how nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels work in a tank cycle. With good information and a great product like this, you can't go wrong. I also recommend Seachem's Neutral Regulator and a spit of Stress Coat for every water change.

I set up a 20 gal 'long' tank with plants and used Seachem Stability as directed. Added some guppies the 2nd day and continued with the seven day stability. My fist fish and those added within a week have all survived. My test showed no water problems and I now have about 8 fish total. I use an air stone and power filter. My tank started clear and remains that way today. As for those that say if you stop using stability everything will fall apart are incorrect. I only add more at water changes and filter cleanings. To me it is a very good product and I am well pleased with it.

this seems to be the only product of its type that works. it is the only one that worked for me. easy to use and a big bottle. i use it at every water change. Seachem internet responce is outstanding.

this is a easy way to start up an new tank rather than using fish to get the biological chemistry working

I have been using Stability as a backup for quite some time. I think it is good at providing bacteria that help process waste that settles on the bottom. Great compliment to the regular nitrifying bacteria that grow in the ordinary course.

Followed the instruction exactly. I'm 1 week in and my ammonia still continues to rise with 0 nitrite or nitrate. Feels like I just paid 12 dollars for a bottle of water. Will probably return this.

Spent 3 bottles just to realize that it does nothing... pure snake oil... i think the idea of the product is to take advantage of the natural time that the tank takes to create beneficial bacteria by itself and people think is the stability, but is not.

I used Prodac Nitridac and in 4 days my tank had cycled, much better product!

Says to use for 7 days and then you are good to go. This is false. Once you start using this product you can never stop. Stability does as it says and keeps your tank levels optimal, but only as long as you continue to use it. Seachem utilizes bacteria similar to those produced naturally by the fish, but not the same bacteria. This information was taken straight from Seachem's website. The Stability bacteria use all of the oxygen in the water and are introduced in such great quantities that the natural fish-born bacteria never have a chance. Once you stop using this and the bacteria left in your tank die out, it is as if your tank were brand new and you will have to cycle all over again (the natural way). Use Tetra Safe Start. This product utilizes the same bacteria that are produced naturally by the fish, and is ideal for long term tank stability.

Used this stuff as directed and still had 3 fish deaths. It did nothing to jump start my cycle,stay away from this product.