What's the deal with what table salt to use?

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I can't buy aquarium salt in this country, so I'm going to have to use some kind of table salt.

I heard non-iodized salt is fine.

There were 2 types of table salt, iodized and non iodized, but in the non iodized one's ingredients there was still something called "antiaglomerante" which means antibinding.

Is this no good? No I need to find a salt with absolutely nothing, no anti binding stuff either?

The only rock salt I could find was sea salt.

Cheers.
 
Not sure about sea salt but regular cooking salt is fine... i even use the one with antibinders for my ray tank and so far so good.
 
I have used Morton brand evaporated sea salt for many years without the slightest problem. There are purists who will not use this salt commonly sold in 50 pound bags. This evaporated sea salt has no additives and is typically used in water softeners and for melting ice on streets. I pay about $4.29 US per bag at the local Home Depot, much like a giant hardware outlet, which also sells lumber and tools. The salt containing the additive YPS is dangerous and must be avoided. Common table salt is usually iodized and is not recommended for aquarium use. Many food stores sell non-iodized salt but as you mention it often has an anti caking agent which can be bad for aquarium fish. The local aquarium fish stores which carry aquarium safe salt often sell it for many dollars per pound and if you use any quantity it is worth locating it in commercial size bags.
 
:iagree:

I use the 50lb bags of Morten 'Rock Salt', normally used to de-ice driveways.. It comes in a perty blue bag.. I usually buy its at Wal-Mart because its a closer drive, for about $6/bag.
 
Im not sure about the anti binding agent, but definately stay away from iodized salt!!

"Kosher" salt works well as well.
 
Canning and ice cream salts usually contain no anti-binding agents or iodine.
 
Here i am paying $5 for 65oz containers of awuarium salt!
 
Man Joe, that sucks soo bad for you... Seriously you dont have anything. When i'm back in england if you need anything let me know i can send stuff to you if you REALLY need it
 
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