guppies

[guppie]

hi i have 4 guppies, 2 female ,and 2 males, and i also have 5 rasboras.
My prob is that i have just read that guppies need salt in the water is this true 8O

[William]

No. it isn't.
guppies can be kept in a slightly brackish water but does not need salt in the water.

[guppie]

ok thats great thanks

[nix]

phew almost had a heart attack when I read the first post LOL!!!

[Richalds]

The whole debate on salt in a freshwater aquarium.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/ftopict-847.html

It's up to you to decide. Overall it doesnt seem to hurt, but isn't a MUST have.

[William]

Thats an eniterly different debate allthough related. And I would like to add that there are quite a few fishes that take damage from salt in your tanks. Since some of these are common and salt isn't needed it is best to avoid it.

I repeat salt can hurt a numbre of common fish species. guppy is not one of them.

I will however refrain from saying more and start the debate all over again.

[guppie]

thats great thanks every one for your help guppie

[DemonShark]

add a point to the guppy lol their taking a beating!

[octony]

I've herd that all fish that give live birth enjoy salt over regular water. It can also help in breeding them.

[William]

Nah thats making it too easy. Some do other don't: black mollies are an example of live bearers for which i strongly recommend tthe use of salt.