Salt Substitute

MEAlston · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

I've heard that non-iodized salt can be used in fresh-water tanks in place
of sea-salt. Is this true ??

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Nikki · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 62

"MEAlston" wrote in message $tT.4128@news01.roc.ny...
> I've heard that non-iodized salt can be used in fresh-water tanks in place
> of sea-salt. Is this true ??
>
>
I usually use aquarium salt but have used table salt when I was out. there
is a debate as to weather or not non-iodized or iodized makes a difference I
am more worried about the anti cake ingredients.
Nik

Nikki · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 62

you know i think there is a difference between seasalt and aquarium salt
not 100% sure but one is for salt water tanks i think
Nik

"MEAlston" wrote in message $tT.4657@news01.roc.ny...
> Thanks Niki...I can get water softner salt and rock salt down the street
> at
> the hardware store. I'd have to order Sea-Salt or drive 60 miles
> otherwise.
>
> Thanks again for the reply...-ED
>
>

MEAlston · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

Thanks Niki...I can get water softner salt and rock salt down the street at
the hardware store. I'd have to order Sea-Salt or drive 60 miles otherwise.

Thanks again for the reply...-ED

MEAlston · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

I meant Aquarium Salt...my bad..

salvatore notarmaso · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

Its true the table salt without Iodine can be used I use it all the time
with my African cichlids and as a cure for disease like Ick and body scars
and PopEye , it works just like the expensive stuff . Sal
"MEAlston" wrote in message $tT.4128@news01.roc.ny...
> I've heard that non-iodized salt can be used in fresh-water tanks in place
> of sea-salt. Is this true ??
>
>

carlrs · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 120

I prefer to add marine salt in my maintenance clients African Cichlid,
livebearer, and goldfish aquariums (and many others). Otherwise water
softener salt works fine. The reason prefer marine salt in many
freshwater aquariums is the other elements such as calcium and
magnesium that are beneficial to many freshwater fish.

Carl
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/

UnworthyDuDe · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 4

Well, i would not put table salt into my aquariums, but thats your choice to
find out the concquences, i do use regular tetracycline 250mg capsules, 1 or
2 caps per 10 gallon , works on may different fish related diseases, also i
would be looking into your water quality, if your having recurring issues
with different diseases. Second make sure u have quarantine tank setup if
you are constantly adding fish, Third and most imporant do not mix other
tank waters into your tanks, ie( Stores friends, clubs etc) This can cause a
myriad of other problems in your tank. Also there is an unspoken rule of
thumb that most people dont know, DONT MIX Goldfish with tropical fish,
Gold fish are dirty fish waste wise , which is a common mistake!
"salvatore notarmaso" wrote in message $Sa1.214@tornado.southeast.rr.com...
> Its true the table salt without Iodine can be used I use it all the time
> with my African cichlids and as a cure for disease like Ick and body
> scars and PopEye , it works just like the expensive stuff . Sal
> "MEAlston" wrote in message
> $tT.4128@news01.roc.ny...
>> I've heard that non-iodized salt can be used in fresh-water tanks in
>> place
>> of sea-salt. Is this true ??
>>
>>
>
>

Koi-Lo · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

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On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 10:58:43 -0600, "UnworthyDuDe"
wrote:
>>Well, i would not put table salt into my aquariums, but thats your choice to
>>find out the concquences, i do use regular tetracycline 250mg capsules, 1 or
>>2 caps per 10 gallon , works on may different fish related diseases, also i
>>would be looking into your water quality, if your having recurring issues
>>with different diseases. Second make sure u have quarantine tank setup if
>>you are constantly adding fish, Third and most imporant do not mix other
>>tank waters into your tanks, ie( Stores friends, clubs etc) This can cause a
>>myriad of other problems in your tank. Also there is an unspoken rule of
>>thumb that most people dont know, DONT MIX Goldfish with tropical fish,
>>Gold fish are dirty fish waste wise , which is a common mistake!
>>"salvatore notarmaso" wrote in message
>>$Sa1.214@tornado.southeast.rr.com...
>>> Its true the table salt without Iodine can be used I use it all the time
>>> with my African cichlids and as a cure for disease like Ick and body
>>> scars and PopEye , it works just like the expensive stuff . Sal
>>> "MEAlston" wrote in message
>>> $tT.4128@news01.roc.ny...
>>>> I've heard that non-iodized salt can be used in fresh-water tanks in
>>>> place
>>>> of sea-salt. Is this true ??
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>

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