Hey all, so just a quick concern ive had for my fish and that is everytime i add a lil pinch of salt to my tank he eats some of it. Its happened pretty much everytime ive put salt in with him and im just wondering if i should be worried about his health? its not much salt just a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt. Any help would be much appreciated.

Also why do i add salt? ive heard it help but read some things saying it does? again any help would be more than appreciated

Hi,

There is really no need to add salt to an Oscar tank unless you are treating for some illnesses...

So if you don't need to add it, then don't, and this will eliminate him eating it too!! LOL

for me, i use a bit of salt as normal practice.. i just dont like the idea of completely fresh water. seems too vulnerable. heheh! if u wanna use salt, i suggest that u dilute the salt in the new water first b4 u change the water. do not change the water 1st and then add salt into the tank.

well,here's a lot of onfo on why NOT to add salt in freshwater tank:
It become quite an discussion allready.

www.oscarfishlover.com/oscar-fish-advice...-for-freshwater-fish
I only usedd
a lot of salt in my brackinsh tank, but never in my freshwater.
Allthough it may help with the cure of ick, if i'm right.

Yeah a 'natural' ick cure I think is salt or higher temps for a period of time...I never use salt otherwise.

www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/SaltUseFWArtNeale.htm