added wrong salt?

[aznxcalikid]

alrite thanks cuz i was panicking after i added the salt but now that i know its ok im not gonna stress bout it.

 

[Pufferpunk]

You'd be better off using Melafix to heal it's fins than salt.

 

[Mystix212]

Instead of fretting about how many water changes to do and blah blah blah, use a cheap $10 hydrometer to measure the specific gravity. I find that salt doesnt help treat fin wounds, but is it more suited for body injuries or infections/diseases/parasites. Melafix, good 'ol heat and a correct diet will work wonders.

Or in turn, you could just put the fish in a tank with correct tankmates.

 

[Pufferpunk]

The amount of salt used for medicinal purposes (1 tbsp/5-10g), would not register on a hydrometer.

 

[Mr Pleco]

Instead of fretting about how many water changes to do and blah blah blah, use a cheap $10 hydrometer to measure the specific gravity. I find that salt doesnt help treat fin wounds, but is it more suited for body injuries or infections/diseases/parasites. Melafix, good 'ol heat and a correct diet will work wonders.

Or in turn, you could just put the fish in a tank with correct tankmates.[/QUOTE]

BTW Mystix212 how are your convicts doing?

 

[Mystix212]

Much better actually. The loach has started to come out and last night had his first meal.

 

[aznxcalikid]

melafix doesnt help fins does it?

 

[Pufferpunk]

Of course it does.

 

[Wolf3101]

I generally hate adding meds of any kind to my tanks but Melafix is made up of natural compounds and has proven itself to be safe. I'd have no problems using Melafix in any of my tanks if necessary.

 

[Pufferpunk]

Agreed--I have no other meds in my home.