Thanks for that read. Very interesting. Seems to do this some instruments such as oxygen meters and/ or salinity meters may be needed. I would love to add salt as if it would encourage growth and possibly make their life " better" so to speak. Even if I was to add salt I wouldn't know at this point how much per day and at what point to stop to reach a desired level. Well all that means is some more research. thanks guys!!
Salt...any need for it regularly
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How do I test this? I have a home water softener and would be very interested in this.
^^^^ yea I wonder on if there is salt in the tap water. I have town water so not sure but my parents have well water and run a water softener. I gotta assume there is salt in that water but not sure if all salt is the same and if it would be bad for fish. I do know when I first started this hobby it was when I lived with my parents and I never had problems with the soft well water....or did I...
Would a marine salinity tester work in regards to a water softener?
Would a marine salinity tester work in regards to a water softener?
Not sure how to test, I was just curious if those adding salt realized that most tap water already contains sodium. My point was that it might be a good idea to check with your local water supplier, before one starts adding more.
I only add salt if I'm treating the fish/tank. But I have found out that adding salt is the only way my gt fry will live to the free swimming stage.
I'm not sure if that's due to fungus, or my water being very hard.
I want to test this out one more time to make sure it wasn't a fluke though.
I'm not sure if that's due to fungus, or my water being very hard.
I want to test this out one more time to make sure it wasn't a fluke though.
Never had an issue using plain kosher salt. Seems like it heals fin tears and and ich much faster. My mollies and guppies seem to do better with it too. I usually add it slow so it won't harm my scaleless guys. Never lost one fish to salt. Even fry.
I have 2 hrp, 1 juv convict, a juv jack Dempsey and 2 3 inch jack Dempsey's and 2 firemouths
