Cycle and salt question

[Love_MyFish]

Will salt hurt the cycle of a tank? I'm treating for ich in a very newly cycled tank!!!

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[ejaramillo01]

I would say yes a little, because even when you add salt , you are not adding high concentrations.

Salt has a killing effect in bacteria, specially if the concentration is high.

Salt is a natural mold and bacteria inhibitor in high concentration, depends on how much you are adding

 

[severum mama]

You won't need a high concentration. Dissolve the salt in water first and then add it slowly to the tank. It's not going to interfere with your cycle.