Can Salt Be Used For Medication?

[nortonmad213]

so simply can a small dosage of salt be used in a freshwater tank to help against various diseases?
thanks in advance for all help,

 

[GRD1985]

Salt should never be used long term unless it is required for specific species. Salt can be used temporarily as a tonic and stress reducer but I am usually against using it as a stand alone treatment.

 

[Discuslove]

It will help the fish breathe as it provides the water with the chemical that fish need to breathe in and so it makes it easier for them to breathe. It will help with fins sores and to regrow fin damage.

 

[nortonmad213]

so is that a yes or a no? or in small amounts 
or purely use salt for marine fish
sorry for all the stupid questions but i just dont know

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Its a no read here http/badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/article77.html
 
I know RTR from years ago online. He is a legend in the hobby in the USA. Here is a bit about his background:
 

 
Robert T. Ricketts About the Author
Retired research scientist (biochemistry and physiology, pharmaceutical development) and senior process analyst.
 
Started fishkeeping in the dark ages (1950s), first SW tanks in the mid-60s, first puffers in the early 60s. Started with two tanks and never less than multi-tanked excepting some periods in college and grad school. Specialty if any would be filtration and water management. Primarily species tanks, planted whenever possible/practical and some where it not really practical.
 
Ran something on the order of >150 tank-years* in studying optimum tank conditions for F-8 puffers, the largest tank study I have done. Other studies have been significantly less. Alternate canister use was mid-40s, OERFUG just over 60, veggie filters only about 25 to publication, but still going on less intently. If it had been known that the F-8s would live so long, it probably would not have been started at all.
*One tank-year is one tank for one year.

 

[nortonmad213]

thanks a lot, that article explained everything for me,
makes me happy im part of this forum.
thanks again