adding aquarium salt??

[TwistedPenguin]

common misconception salt doesnt help with nitrites, But i use it in my tank all the time 1 tbsp / 5 gallons, every water change i make sure that i keep the amount even with the new water seems to promote healthy livin for my fish. .... but dont add any when you add water due to evaporation!

I totally disagree with the above comment. There's an excellent article at
http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/salt.shtml
Also, adding salt with each water change to a freshwater fish's tank is not a good idea. If you want to promote 'healthy living' for your fish, give them an extra water change each week and save the salt for your popcorn.

 

[Arachnar]

I think everyone should look through skeptical aquarist , very good site imo, I've cited it myself before.

I've never used salt for torn fins but I think it's unneccesary when you can help with water changes, and some medicines if it does turn to finrot. But a month does sound kinda long, but on the other hand they are probably larger fish.

 

[doc-55]

Uh Ksane is absolutly right here and I at times get things right a time or two as well....I was not inserting that one should use salt to lower Nitrites, and i was not inserting that salt all of time is a good thing because it is not. The best thing for any kept fish is freashwater, lots of it and the lowest Nitrate/Ammonia levels possible. That is a no brainer.