salt ich treatment

[Matt181]

i want to use salt to treat ich but i am unsure what type to use?

Matt

 

[Rass]

Most aquariums sell salt that is safe. Do a search on this site if you want to get it from a grocery store to make sure you get the safe kind. I can't remember exactly as I just get it from my LFS.

 

[PhilBen]

Sea salt is ok. Always dilute in tank or pond water first before putting in.This will stop the salt from burning the fish. Use about 1/2 oz per gallon (total amount) and spread the total amount needed over 4-5 days. This wont shock the fish with one dosage.

 

[alexmuw]

If you want a cheap source, get Water Softener Salt from Home Depot for $5 for 40 lbs.

It's 99.99% NaCl, which is the same as aquarium salt.

Good luck

 

[Dark Jester]

Main chemical to watch for is Yellow Prussiate (AKA Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Sodium Ferrocyanide). It's an anti-caking agent added to many table salts sold in grocery stores. It can be toxic in aquariums.

If you see any ingredient besides 'salt' or 'sea salt', check it out to make sure it's aquarium safe.