To Salt or Not to Salt?
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scotty1301
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No don't only use it when sick fish Etc
The folks at Petsmart recommend it, but the more I read here, the less confidence I have in them. That's one of the reasons I love this forum (and iPad App).
The theory is that Aquarium Salt adds beneficial electrolytes. I have started using Prime as my water conditioner. I believe this product also adds electrolytes. I have been using salt in the past, but may start eliminating by not replacing at water changes.
The theory is that Aquarium Salt adds beneficial electrolytes. I have started using Prime as my water conditioner. I believe this product also adds electrolytes. I have been using salt in the past, but may start eliminating by not replacing at water changes.
threnjen
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Definitely don't believe people at Petsmart over people on this forum.
Teenagers at big box generalized retail shop < fishkeeping experts
Teenagers at big box generalized retail shop < fishkeeping experts
You seem quite knowledgable about all things fish related. What's your opinion on salt?
threnjen
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Thank you! I can't honestly say I know much about salt though. But to regurgitate what I recall seeing others say about it:
* Always good if you have mollies
* Good when you're trying to fight off infections or disease (agree with scotty)
* Unnecessary with no livebearers (unless fighting aforementioned disease)
I'd wait for a few more replies though rather than trusting what I say about it, but this is what I see passed around most often.
Some fish don't tolerate salt very well. I can't quite recall what ones, though. I know cardinal tetras are on the list, though.
I'm so sorry, I can't remember if in that thread about the ammonia you said what fish you have. Refresh my memory
* Always good if you have mollies
* Good when you're trying to fight off infections or disease (agree with scotty)
* Unnecessary with no livebearers (unless fighting aforementioned disease)
I'd wait for a few more replies though rather than trusting what I say about it, but this is what I see passed around most often.
Some fish don't tolerate salt very well. I can't quite recall what ones, though. I know cardinal tetras are on the list, though.
I'm so sorry, I can't remember if in that thread about the ammonia you said what fish you have. Refresh my memory
threnjen
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OK I went on a little research tangent, and am even going to edit my prior response. I only see evidence for mollies, nothing for platies or guppies (to be more honest I DO see a few articles +salt for platies but I see more articles claiming that it has been disproven that it benefits any livebearer except mollies)
It's all kind of hearsay as I don't see any actual scientific articles.
But I'm going to go with... don't bother. I don't think most people bother with platies. I've only heard it commonly with mollies.
I would still wait for other responses on this to be certain, only because I'm so unfamiliar with livebearers. But I really don't think most people use salt on a standard basis.
It's all kind of hearsay as I don't see any actual scientific articles.
But I'm going to go with... don't bother. I don't think most people bother with platies. I've only heard it commonly with mollies.
I would still wait for other responses on this to be certain, only because I'm so unfamiliar with livebearers. But I really don't think most people use salt on a standard basis.
threnjen
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Oh! One thing I do remember that is definitely true is plants REALLY don't like salt, not one bit
Not a problem there. They're plastic in my tank! Haven't yet made the move to real plants. Someday...
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