The problem with my tap water is that it is taken from the Rio Grande River, which is shared with Mexico. Their water quality specs are no where near high as high as ours, and tests find heavy metals among other things. The city assures us that the water quality meets all government standards after processing, but it smells foul and if I even drink a small amount of it, I get "intestinal distress".. not putting MY fish in water like that... therefore the R/O system in the house for drinking and cooking..... lol
K.. on the aquarium salt, the package says "API Aquarium Salt provides essential electrolytes freshwater fish need to reach peak coloration and vitality. Aquarium Salt improves gill function, reduces stress, facilitates osmoregulation and promotes disease recovery. Use API Aquarium Salt when setting up a freshwater aquarium or fish bowl, changing water and treating disease." Amount is 1 rounded tablespoon per 5 US gallons, although I am thinking that is WAY high... lol... more like a teaspoon maybe per 5 gallons or just 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons...
Has anyone used any minute amount of salt in their freshwater tank??