Alpha is a concentrated conditioner for saltwater. It is 50% more active than Prime and 375% more active than the next closest competitor. Alpha removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Alpha also converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily utilized by beneficial bacteria and reef inhabitants such as clams. Alpha may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia nitrite toxicity. Alpha detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them.