As of late.

[Ryan24]

So as of late when I have been changing inserts for my filters before I would just add activated carbon , and a sponge but now I have been putting 2 inserts of salt . I have noticed a huge difference in the looks of the inhabitants . They look really good . Anyone else do the same and is there any other tricks that might be good to do?

 

[Ryan24]

Instead of just adding in to the water , it release slower and keeps at a constant level.

 

[RobbieHadley]

I've never done it, but I've always heard adding a little bit of salt is good for a lot of fish. But can be deadly to others even in small amounts such as with ADFs.

 

[Ryan24]

I only do it in my African tank and had success so far . And yeah I heard it can be deadly as well , so far though it releases slowly the way I have set up .

 

[Ryan24]

Also only do it when I change my inserts . Not constantly , cause I would think it takes a little while to have levels of salinity to drop .

 

[RobbieHadley]

I've heard rumors that it helps alleviate some of the extreme aggression some have reported in their cichlid tanks. Have you seen any mildness to yours?

 

[Ryan24]

Yes actually in my Midas is pretty mild as past while , she just spawned last night . But her aggression I'm expecting to get higher as she is now into sexual maturity . But so far so good .

 

[RobbieHadley]

That's awesome. I hope to hear more to see if she stays on the milder side

 

[Ryan24]

I made a thread in cichlids about a Midas species tank , reply and tell me what you think