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Fish_Fin-atic
03-22-2003, 12:23 PM
I have three wild-caught Bushynose Plecos that I picked up not too long ago from Oliver at Below Water. I know that Plecos are particularly sensitive to most medications that we use on our Discus, but I was wondering if they would tolerate salt in the water, and if so, at what concentrations? What should I watch for to tell if the Plecos are stressed? Mostly they are very shy, and hide just as fast as they can whenever they see me coming, so I might not be able to tell if they're stressed or not.

mutfish
03-22-2003, 02:47 PM
Mine have tolerated 1 TBLS per gallon with no apparent harm 8)

03-22-2003, 10:02 PM
Mine have tolerated 4TBSP/10 GAL no sweat. I wouldnt hesitate a higher dose if need be.

Tony

Fish_Fin-atic
03-22-2003, 10:20 PM
Thanks guys! I guess I have nothing to worry about when I add salt to my tanks. Thanks again!
Paul.