Aquarist1234
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Can a Bristlenose Albino Pleco be in an aquarium with freshwater aquarium salt in it?
fadetoblack06 said:Idk if they can but I had one in with the salt and he did just fine.
BillD said:You do not need to, nor should you use salt regularly in a fresh water aquarium, regardless of what you have heard. This is an old aquarium myth that has taken on a life of it's own.
fadetoblack06 said:What kind of pleco do you have?
joel618 said:Bn plecos are pretty hardy. However i agree w billd, salt should mainly be used for treating disease. The only thing you should add to your water on the reg is prime imo.
Thanks, I won't add any more during pwcs.
You do not need to, nor should you use salt regularly in a fresh water aquarium, regardless of what you have heard. This is an old aquarium myth that has taken on a life of it's own.
No. Your pleco should not be exposed to aquarium salt if it can be avoided. This is true for many other catfish as well. Often they can tolerate it when the tank is being treated for illness, but even then I would explore other methods (such as heat only for ich, for example). Freshwater fish, in general, thrive in freshwater. Proper husbandry is the best way to prevent illness. No salt necessary.Can a Bristlenose Albino Pleco be in an aquarium with freshwater aquarium salt in it?