Goldfish and salt

[silver]

I was wondering if it is alright to add a little aq. salt in with a goldfish??

*yells* RYAN....... ??

 

[wolfie33]

Not sure silver
I dont think it would be a good idea,i dont think they would tolerate any salt but i may be wrong

 

[silver]

Well, thanks Wofie

Maybe one of us know for sure

 

[bunjiweb]

a very low level of salt is present in all natural water sources. However I would think anything more than a tiny dose would be bad for them.

Ben

 

[ryan]

Salt is often used to help/aid parasitic infections, for example a salt dip. Some people also add it in low dosages to the aquarium in some cases to relieve stress or to promote healing etc. Personally I would only use it to help if the Goldfish has a parasitic infection as it has a positive affect on most common parasites.

Moved to Coldwater Fish and Ponds.

 

[silver]

Thank you Ryan!!!!

 

[bribones]

i sprinkle a handfull in the pond once in a blue moon ,i have used it as a treatment as well ,a quick in and out does the fish no harm as with low levels it dont hurt and can be beneficial

 

[love fishies]

I have goldfish and aquarium salt, very little. About 1 tsp per gallon is good for them. I don't constantly use it in my tank because I am afraid I will put in too much with the water changes. I put it in the tank maybe once a month to 6 weeks and it is slowly taken out with my weekly water changes.