You're all waisitn your $$$ adding salt to your FW tanks:
http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/articles/4770.htm
http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/articles/4770.htm
another Salt question
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Pufferpunk;1946926; said:
thats a pretty ignorant statement considering you dont even know what people want to use it for. salt does have its uses. even the last paraghaph of your link says so.
Pufferpunk;1946971; said:
i totally agree there. i came off a little harsh in my previous statement, im trying to do a WC, surf mfk, find my 2yr old boys missing puzzle pieces, etc...
Thanks for that--don't really appreciate being called ignorant after 30 years of fishkeeping...
"Now for the biggie, urban myth #3 (with subsections a, b, c, d, and e – for my convenience): “You should always add x amount of salt to your tank water.” The quantity “x” can vary with the poster and the local mythology, but generally is on the order of one tablespoon per five gallons. Note: this advice may be given with no questions asked about water hardness, nature of the fish kept, presence or absence of live plants, or actual water volume of the tank. This is presented as one of the great revealed truths about captive fish husbandry, universal, rarely if ever qualified or restricted, and eminently suitable for carving in stone over the door of your fish room. It slices, it dices, it chops, and your fish will live happily forever and ever. If you detect a trace of sarcasm, you begin to understand my attitude toward such edicts."
"Now for the biggie, urban myth #3 (with subsections a, b, c, d, and e – for my convenience): “You should always add x amount of salt to your tank water.” The quantity “x” can vary with the poster and the local mythology, but generally is on the order of one tablespoon per five gallons. Note: this advice may be given with no questions asked about water hardness, nature of the fish kept, presence or absence of live plants, or actual water volume of the tank. This is presented as one of the great revealed truths about captive fish husbandry, universal, rarely if ever qualified or restricted, and eminently suitable for carving in stone over the door of your fish room. It slices, it dices, it chops, and your fish will live happily forever and ever. If you detect a trace of sarcasm, you begin to understand my attitude toward such edicts."
Just because something is found in writing, it does not make it right. The author of that write up is certainly quite knowlegable, but he is also not all knowing. Where he broke into a rant is where he lost my confidence and respect.
The author of Handbook of Fish Diseases, Dieter Untergasser, has researched the use of salt as a medication and as a preventative. He has several detailed methods of treatment for various organisms and pathogens, in addition to the use of short and long term baths.
Since the two gentlemen do not agree on the use of salt, I choose to go with Mr. Untergasser because he has much more credibility in that fish disease is his specialty and does not implore emotional theatrics in his persuasion for you to adopt his idea.
Salt certainly is not a cure all, but it does have its place as a preventative.
The author of Handbook of Fish Diseases, Dieter Untergasser, has researched the use of salt as a medication and as a preventative. He has several detailed methods of treatment for various organisms and pathogens, in addition to the use of short and long term baths.
Since the two gentlemen do not agree on the use of salt, I choose to go with Mr. Untergasser because he has much more credibility in that fish disease is his specialty and does not implore emotional theatrics in his persuasion for you to adopt his idea.
Salt certainly is not a cure all, but it does have its place as a preventative.
I agree with RTR & believe salt is good as a "treatment", not as an all around "tonic" to use daily. He does say that in his article. He has been keeping fors for >50 years. He is quirky & rants often.
