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EIHAB83
06-20-2003, 07:48 PM
Hi all
I am getting my new Discus on Monday ... do I have to add table salt for them at some stage .. how long can the salt be in the tank before the water change
many thanks
EIHAB :)

Carol_Roberts
06-20-2003, 07:59 PM
You can add a couple of tablespoons salt per 10 gallons of tank water. IF fish are acting stressed you can replace salt lost through water changes for up to a week.

If you add two tablepoons salt per 10 gallons of water and remove 20 gallons of water during a water change you would be removing 4 tablespoons of disolved salt. When you return 20 gallons of fresh water to the tank you would add 4 tablespoons of salt back.

EIHAB83
06-21-2003, 04:30 AM
Thank you Carol :)
EIHAB

Mick M
06-21-2003, 06:05 AM
Maybe double check what salt you are going to use.
Non-iodised ?

EIHAB83
06-21-2003, 03:04 PM
Hi Mick... thanks for the reply
should the salt I use be iodised free...
we use see salt I will double check before I use
Thanks :)

CHughes
06-21-2003, 04:18 PM
Yes, used Aquariam salt (or Korsher salt). Iodine is not very fish friendly.

Chris