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questor Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 42 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Apr-2005	I've noted recommendation for some salt to be added to the tank water for swordtails and platys. How much salt and what kind? If putting these fish in a community tank, with the addition of some salt harm the other community members?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	what kind of fish does the tank contain? i usually just add a couple teaspoons for my 55 gallon... not sure on the exact though.. I don't add salt anymore due to the addition of some dwarf gouramis, so.. you might check on the other fish in the tank? Last edited by chelaine at 17-Dec-2005 15:37 Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Yes Aquarium Salt can be used but and a very big but it also depends on what else is in the tank. To give a full correct answer you will have to tell us more about your tank. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
questor Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 42 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Apr-2005	I have a 30 gallon, well established, good water parameters. Right now, 8 harlequin rasboras, 2 black tetras, 1 unknown blue* tetra,1 dwarf neon rainbow, 4 corys. My tank really need some color, so was hoping to add some neons or carninals, and the platys (which have been in my 10 gallon quarantine tank for about a month...without any salt. Eventually though, they will be moved to the larger tank (which hopefully, shortly after Christmas will have grown to a 75 gallon).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	I would not add salt to a community tank as bottom feeders don't seem to do well in salted water. I have livebearers as well (platies, mollies) and do not add salt. Personally I prefer to use aquarium salt more as a medicinal treatment than a staple in the tank. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I personally would not be adding salt to that tank. Have a look in [link=My Profile]http:// www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] for my tank info [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
questor Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 42 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Apr-2005	Thanks for the info! Saltless it will have to be!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46


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