Wait a minute, wait a minute...
I have been using Prime for years now under the assumption -- and guidance from forums such as this and even Seachem themselves -- that you're supposed to treat the tank itself before the new water goes in, and it should be treated for the tank's water volume, not the amount that's being added...
Is this not correct? THAT is why I have been dosing for 60 gallons before the new water goes in -- hence, the cap and a quarter or half or so...
I don't know why people make such a big deal about the "AWFUL" smell.
I think we can at least all agree that prime certainly doesn't have a pleasing smell...
Never said I sit there smelling it, LOL. Some will dry on the cap so when I open the bottle I can smell it, but I don't smell it once it's in the water.
Yes you are correct. If you dont treat the water before it goes in you should treat for the volume of the tank.
A 60 gallon tank should be treated with 6 ml of Prime. If it is getting a higher dose then that could be the reason for excess smell.
If you use an accurate device to measure it such as a childs medicine syringe it would probly reduce or elimonate any excess odor.
So what exactly do each of the products the OP used? (The nitrogen cycle thing and the easy balance)
Yes, I believe that would be the correct amount. Cammywammy has brought us back to the actual topic of the thread. Seems we have veered off a bit from the original topic. Perhaps you should start a thread about prime if you are uncertain of doses.