Adding plants in a tank that had aquarium salt

[cichlidfish]

I have been using aquarium salt for a month, and now want to add plants. Is there a way to remove the salt? Lots of water changes?

 

[Fat Homer]

How much salt have you added? And i take it you dont mean aquarium salt that turns a tank into a S/W tank...

 

[cichlidfish]

How much salt have you added? And i take it you dont mean aquarium salt that turns a tank into a S/W tank...

Just the standard aquarium salt 1 tbsp for every 5g for a 150g tank.

 

[fisheatfish]

When I had an outdoor pond, I used to throw in salt to help control algae growth during the summer months. After a few backwashes of the filter, algae growth resumed, so definitely perform water changes. When you feel it's ready, buy the cheapest plants and test the water.

 

[cichlidfish]

When I had an outdoor pond, I used to throw in salt to help control algae growth during the summer months. After a few backwashes of the filter, algae growth resumed, so definitely perform water changes. When you feel it's ready, buy the cheapest plants and test the water.

Thanks, I have lots of hornwort. But is that too tough? It's hard to kill lol.

 

[fisheatfish]

Some plants will be more sensitive than others. Gotta try to find out. I understand you not wanting to start fresh with having to cycle the tank but with time, conditions will be right.

 

[cichlidfish]

Some plants will be more sensitive than others. Gotta try to find out. I understand you not wanting to start fresh with having to cycle the tank but with time, conditions will be right.

Thanks, yeah I don't want to start over. I'll give it time and start with hardy plants.