threnjen
Aquarium Advice Addict
Source: SimplyDiscus.com: Microscopes: Nitrite Toxicity in the Aquarium by Ardan Huck
"Salt added to the aquarium, usually 2 tablespoons per 10 gallons water, helps the fish because the chloride ion (cl-) from the NACL (sodium chloride, or salt) attaches to the gill cells where oxygen enters the blood. This is also the place where nitrite enters the blood, therefore the chloride blocks the nitrite from entering. This only works well if the pH is above 7.0 as in acidic conditions Nitrite (NO2) will bind with hydrogen ions, H+ (acid contains more H+) and form Nitrous acid (HNO2). Nitrous acid is not blocked by CL- ions at the gill site, and thus can pass freely into the blood. "
Salt added for fish-in helps fish live when you get to nitrites phase?
"Water changes are often used to reduce the nitrite levels in the aquarium, however, changing 90% of the water will only reduce the nitrite concentration by 30% (Kohler, 1997). "
WHAT???? I have GOT to find this study this cites!!!!!!
Edit: It was not a study but a magazine article, so I can't put enough weight on it. Also, I can't find anywhere to read the article
"Salt added to the aquarium, usually 2 tablespoons per 10 gallons water, helps the fish because the chloride ion (cl-) from the NACL (sodium chloride, or salt) attaches to the gill cells where oxygen enters the blood. This is also the place where nitrite enters the blood, therefore the chloride blocks the nitrite from entering. This only works well if the pH is above 7.0 as in acidic conditions Nitrite (NO2) will bind with hydrogen ions, H+ (acid contains more H+) and form Nitrous acid (HNO2). Nitrous acid is not blocked by CL- ions at the gill site, and thus can pass freely into the blood. "
Salt added for fish-in helps fish live when you get to nitrites phase?
"Water changes are often used to reduce the nitrite levels in the aquarium, however, changing 90% of the water will only reduce the nitrite concentration by 30% (Kohler, 1997). "
WHAT???? I have GOT to find this study this cites!!!!!!
Edit: It was not a study but a magazine article, so I can't put enough weight on it. Also, I can't find anywhere to read the article