Different types of salt.

[WILDER]

Thought this article was interesting.
http/www.kenliz.plus.com/Salt_use.html

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Wilder

Yes, that's a very interesting article.

His explanation for using salt dips to treat various diseases was good too. It's a somewhat nerve wracking thing to do, and I don't suggest doing it when other meds can be used, but I've treated corys and bettas that had advanced states of bacterial infection (finrot) with it (as a last resort) and had great success.

Even corys can take salt for short periods of time when it's used for medicinal purposes, but long term exposure to it seldom does any good and can do a great deal of harm. There is no disease preventative like a well cleaned tank.

 

[WILDER]

Yes I agree I wouldn't use salt long term, only when you need to, thanks.

 

[leafs]

I've been using aquarium salt for a few months now with no problems. I was planning on using it permanetly, but I'm not so sure now. My house has a water softner that uses salt , I'm wondering if this would have any affect on my fish?

 

[yvez9]

is it safe to leave salt in the tank at all time if there is only one sick fish?

 

[WILDER]

I wouldn't use salt all the time maybe for a month at the most while a fish heals if it has fungus or other deseases where salt helps out.