Sodium phosphate safe for bichir?

[elbereth]

Hi folks,

I bought some raw shrimp to add to my bichir's diet and only noticed now that the ingredients include sodium phosphate. Anyone know if it's safe for fish? Thanks!

 

[Polyaddict86]

Should be fine, but just dont use shrimp as staple diet.

 

[kewpiefishypewpie]

It's essentially salt used for a preservative. Shrimp is naturally salty, add on the preservative and it's going to be even more so. But like Polyaddict86 said it's probably fine as a treat.

 

[elbereth]

Thank you both. Is there a reason why shrimp shouldn't be given often?