Epson Salt for Treating Ich?

[Peanut_Power]

The Walmart here doesn't sell the Aquarium Salt that I normally use for Ich, and the stores are over an hour away and closed by the time I can get there.

Can you use Epson Iodized Salt the same way or will it hurt the fish? If so, what dose's do you use? Thanks!

 

[Peanut_Power]

Bump

 

[is300zx]

You can use table salt or anything that's NaCl. I've used kosher salt to treat ich before.

 

[vintageguy]

I would suggest not using magnesium sulphate (epsom salts) as it can contain some lead ect...

 

[Peanut_Power]

Ok, I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt them being Iodized and all. Thanks! I know for Aquarium Salt its 1 tablespoon per 5gal right? What about table salt? The same?

 

[Peanut_Power]

Crap, so would Sea Salt better? I've got the kind that has the girl with the umbrella on the front, so pretty sure thats epsom....

 

[bigspizz]

Sea salt is better...Epsom is normally used for constipation. If it tastes salty, use it. Even iodized table salt will work contrary to popular belief...Good luck....

 

[cassharper]

Iodized salt will work, but could have side effects. Epsom salt has many uses, but ich is not one of them. Sea Salt, Kosher salt, all pure NaCl.

 

[bigspizz]

Iodized salt will work, but could have side effects. Epsom salt has many uses, but ich is not one of them. Sea Salt, Kosher salt, all pure NaCl.

In the small amount used for treatment, the small amount of trace elements, could actually be beneficial to your fish Pretty hot debate...

 

[headbanger_jib]

use table salt then
the amount of iodine is too less to actually do any damage unless you are making a brine