Chris Anderson;2976116; said:Actually, not only is this species naturally found in both fresh and slightly salt water, it is commonly recommended to add small amounts of aquarium salt to FRT water to help prevent fungal infection and infections of sores/lesions. Here are a few references for you regarding it (just search "salt" in any of the pdfs/links):
Thanks everyone for all the recommendations. I'm leaning toward a school of some larger rainbowfish species (perhaps Red, Boeseman's and some other species) and one or two New Guinea or Silver Datnoids. I've been told that some of the rainbowfish are capable of living in slightly saline waters, does anyone know of particular species that they know are? I've read that the red rainbowfish are for sure. Anyone know about the Boeseman's or other species that could curvive higher pH?
Thanks,
Chris
I've 2 FRTs and I have them for years.
I have never added salt into their water before and they have no health problems or shell problems
The key is good clean water. As long as the water conditions are good, they won't get fungal infections. Sores/Lesions occur when the FRT scratch itself against something sharp so quartz sand are a huge no no for them.
If you really want to add salt, normal aquarium salt will do. You don't need to use Marine Salt.