Do you use aquarium salt?

[Lady Hobbs]

So many different opinions regarding the use of aquarium salt so.....do you use it? I go both ways on it. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Not a very conclusive answer but the best one I have.

I do buy Kosher salt instead of aquarium salt, tho, for a whole lot less money.

[kimmers318]

No, I don't because everytime I have tried it I have had negative results with my fish. Pretty much the standard around here for everything so far has been melafix, pimafix or stresscoat.

[Lady Hobbs]

Thank ya my friend.

[Severus]

i dont really use it. I have read a lot about people thinking salt is this amazing ailment when in reality it is not. i used to put some in when i did water changes and i made myself think i was doing something beneficial, but really it doesnt matter. I might only use it under certain circumstances..

[Lady Hobbs]

I believe it may be beneficial to keeping away ick and any worms but maybe it's just as well to wait until you have those things and then add salt.

[Severus]

Yea i was just battling ick and i did use salt in that case. Im sure it did help too

[CJ1]

I've tried it but have found no benefit from its use. Proper tank maintenance is the key to a healthy tank.

[Lady Hobbs]

I also read that salt helps keep the nitrites from becoming so toxic during the cycling period. I have added it to my 55 gallon "just incase" a problem arises while I am away. Also read it helps with fungal infections.

Wish William was here for his opinion on aquarium salt. I'd like to hear his take on the use of it. For now, I will only use it on that one tank.

[NorthernBoy]

I have always used aquarium salt. I add about a tsp. for every gallon. I replace it when i do water changes. You do however need to monitor your kH and gH. too much salt can effect these levels.

[Lady Hobbs]

I already have hard water so perhaps should not use it at all.