Question about Salt in Freshwater...

[rich311k]

Salt without iodine can be used. There is no reason however except for treating disease. Fish that need a little salt would rather have the marine salt to make the water slightly brackish. Africans prefer hard water not salty water.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Can table salt be used?

No, table salt contains iodine.

 

[crazycat]

do you have plants? if so, you don't want to use salt. many species of plants cannot tolerate it.

 

[Jchillin]

FWIW, the "1tbsp per 5 gal" is overdosing. 1 tsp per 5 gals is the standard.