Question about salt.

[kevbc03]

This has probably been asked alot, but can i add regular Iodized table salt to my tank?
I've heard yes and no...

Im trying to heal a sickling in a 55 gallon.

 

[Lupin]

Yes, you can. No reason why you cannot especially this myth about iodine harming the fish. Simply dissolve salt thoroughly and add slowly. It is a common mistake to add all of it by all of a sudden thus the fish eventually dies from osmotic shock.

 

[kevbc03]

So dissolve the salt using a sperate bucket?

 

[Lupin]

So dissolve the salt using a sperate bucket?

Yes. Use tank water and keep stirring until dissolved. Use a dosage of tablespoon per 5g.

 

[kevbc03]

Alright thank you very much Lupin!!