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mike77ca
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Is there any reason why fosher salt or natural sea salt cannot be used instead of aquarium salt??
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Hi
As I recall, Kosher Salt has been refined and does not
contain all the elements that are found in natural sea
salt. Other than that, it is a matter of expense.

Now, the main question... why do you need salt?

Frank


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Post InfoPosted 07-Nov-2006 02:40Profile PM Edit Delete Report 
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Kosher salt I don't know about, but ocean salt should not be used in a freshwater aquarium. It contains elements generally not found in freshwater or found in much lower quantities. Another problem is that most salt mixes are designed to buffer pH up to 8.2-8.4, which most freshwater fish do not need.


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