Just a question...

[jenBLKAROWANA]

What kind of salt do I use for a brackish aquarium...I am starting one, and I keep getting conflicting information...I hope someone on here can clear it up for me! I was told NONIODIZED SALT can be used...But then I was told that I sould be using MARINE SALT...Right now I am using AQUARIUM SALT by Aquarium Pharmecuticals....

I AM CONFUSED!!!

HELP!!!

Jen

 

[bluedempsey]

aquarium salt and marine salt will affect ph
what kind of fish are u keeping

 

[jenBLKAROWANA]

Scats....

 

[rweedon]

use marine salt...

 

[jenBLKAROWANA]

use marine salt...

Ok....so now I have that aquarium salt in there...Will that affect the marine salt???
And if it will, how the heck do I get it all out??? (besides doing a rather large water change)

Jen

 

[bluedempsey]

the aquarium salt with have no affect on the marine salt.
the only way to get it out is water changes

 

[jenBLKAROWANA]

Ok....I will get the proper salt in the tank....I just don't want to kill my new babies!!!


Jen

 

[bluedempsey]

add it slowly over time *like a day*
not all at once

 

[jenBLKAROWANA]

Thanks...I surley would have done that...now, its 4 tablespoons per 5 gals?
I know I had asked this before, but I want to make sure I am doing this right...

Jen

 

[bluedempsey]

depends on what u want the gravity at?
if like 1.012-1.014 ....*i would do*
1/4 cup of marine salt per gallon