Rock Salt

[aly_starh]

I know bettas like salt in there tank, how do you use Non-Iodinised Rock Salt instead of the *real Aquarium Salt* ?

 

[three-fingers]

Bettas certainly don't like salt in their tanks...even more so than other fish, given that they love soft, acidic water.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=226928&st=0&p=1877744&#entry1877744

 

[aly_starh]

Hmmm, i heard from many people they do. It keeps the water clean apparently.

 

[Honeythorn]

The only thing that will keep your water clean is a filter and weekly water changes. Both of which you must have/do.

 

[aly_starh]

When, Spikey had fin damage, i was adivsed to put him in isolatin and treat the water with salt, so his fins would heal.

 

[three-fingers]

Only as a temporary measure, fish can handle salt better than some types of bacteria/fungus that cause fin rot.

But long-term, it is bad for the fish.

 

[aly_starh]

OK, thanks