Question from the Kid

[warped1]

I have a question from my son. While we were on a trip to the lfs to eye up perspective family members once the tank is cycled he came to me with a box of Freshwater Aquarium salt. I agreed with him that it is a contradiction of terms but informed him that it is used to treat some fish diseases. His question was - What would happen to the good bacteria in a Freshwater tank it you add Freshwater Aquarium salt? I looked him in the eye as only a father who is about to impart some worldly wisdom could and said ... da aa da aaa I don't know - confirming to him once again I could be as dumb as a bag of hammers.

 

[Purrbox]

If dosed according to recommended medication levels, then there would be so little salt that there shouldn't be any affect on the beneficial bacteria. The amount of Sea Salt Mix required to achieve Brackish or even Salt Water conditions is significantly higher.