How to Use Aquarium Salt in Fresh Water Tanks

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Tip 1 - Should You Add Salt to Your Freshwater Aquarium? | DrTim's Aquatics

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tiina Arjanen - Auler | permalink

Rebecca L. from South Carolina asked if she should add salt in her freshwater tanks because she was told it prevents diseases and, if so, how much? Here is

For further reading: http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/should-you-add-salt-to-your-freshwater-aquarium ^[1]

Tip 2 - Using salt in the freshwater aquarium - Algone

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christophe LEJEUNE | permalink

Salt in freshwater aquariums. A look at the potential benefits of adding salt to your aquarium.

For further reading: http://www.algone.com/using-salt-in-the-freshwater-aquarium ^[2]

Tip 3 - Using Salt for Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Partrox Rox | permalink

Salt may not be the best idea for your freshwater aquarium fish.
Tags: using salt for freshwater aquarium fish, treating freshwater fish with salt

For further reading: http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-health/disease-prevention/salt-freshwater-fish.aspx ^[3]

Tip 4 - Can Salt Cure Sick Fish in Freshwater Aquariums?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Boris Bornman | permalink

Next time you have sick fish, the remedy might not be farther away than your kitchen table. Ordinary salt is a useful remedy for the prevention and treatment of several freshwater fish diseases. However, it can also be harmful if used improperly. Here are simple instructions for when and how to use salt in your freshwater aquarium.

For further reading: http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/treatment/a/saltiinfresh.htm ^[4]