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 Jul 14 2008, 05:26 PM
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 Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 12-September 07 From: Manchester UK Member No.: 35385  |
Do guppies need salt?
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Jul 14 2008, 05:46 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes  Group: Members Posts: 4612 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Perth, WA Member No.: 38786 |
not necessarily but they do better in hard water. Calcium and magensium can be added to increase the general hardness and this helps reduce problems with them. A small amount of sodiium chloride (salt) can be added but don't use it if there are corydoras catfish or discus in the tank.
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Jul 14 2008, 08:49 PM
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 www.viviparous.org.uk Group: Members Posts: 2945 Joined: 12-November 06 From: Dorset, UK Member No.: 26497 |
nope i never use salt with guppies only as a treatment.
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