How long was it since you started the tank? because you should not be ready for corals just after you cycled it, do I'd be concerned a bit about the advise you are getting.
secondly, fresh mixed salt should have minimal if not any ammonia. I would get another test kit, or take it to a LFS for a second opinion.
also, prime is a great conditioner, but for ammonia removal we have found thet Kordons AmQuel is better.
Mixing salt is not advised also.
to check your test kit, get some distilled water and do a test, then maybe just test some water from the tap.
Water treatment sometimes allows phospates through, but never seen it to have ammonia.
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