Adding Salt - Aquarium Advice

ksfishguy · 11-30-2006, 12:03 AM

I have a 55 gallon with Firemouths and Convicts. How much aquarium salt would you recommend adding and how often? It seems that following the instructions would add a lot of salt. They recommend 1 tbs. per 5 gallons of water?

rich311k · 11-30-2006, 12:16 AM

I see no reason to add any salt. Those are freshwater, non brackish fish, no reason for any salt.

**Fishyfanatic** · 11-30-2006, 12:22 AM

I agree with Rich. If they were brackish then you would add Marine salt, not freshwater salt. I only use freshwater salt if treating for ich. Other than that, I see no need for it. Just an extra expense.

ksfishguy · 11-30-2006, 12:28 AM

Outstanding, I have added some at times, but was not understanding why... I guess I've heard it is healthy for the fish, so I wanted to be an over achiever. Good news, thanks!

11-30-2006, 12:03 AM	#1
ksfishguy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hutchinson, Kansas Posts: 338	Adding Salt I have a 55 gallon with Firemouths and Convicts. How much aquarium salt would you recommend adding and how often? It seems that following the instructions would add a lot of salt. They recommend 1 tbs. per 5 gallons of water?

11-30-2006, 12:22 AM	#3
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	I agree with Rich. If they were brackish then you would add Marine salt, not freshwater salt. I only use freshwater salt if treating for ich. Other than that, I see no need for it. Just an extra expense. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
adding salt	rngrjt	Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	2	06-06-2006 11:03 AM
adding salt to freshwater?	dmac	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	5	05-20-2006 12:47 AM
Adding salt to freshwater but not brackish???	imahawki	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	8	11-18-2005 10:14 PM
adding salt... the right way?	guitarstryng	Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	9	12-28-2004 05:26 PM
Adding salt to a livebearer tank?	Sinuhe	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	12	09-18-2003 03:39 PM

11-30-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	I see no reason to add any salt. Those are freshwater, non brackish fish, no reason for any salt.

11-30-2006, 12:28 AM	#4
ksfishguy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hutchinson, Kansas Posts: 338	Outstanding, I have added some at times, but was not understanding why... I guess I've heard it is healthy for the fish, so I wanted to be an over achiever. Good news, thanks!