Is it preferable to use either iodized or uniodized salt for my tank of shark catfish? They are 5 inches long. I jus got them. Or is there any specific type of salt i should use? I have crystallized iodized salt, is that ok for them? or something else? If i put salt, will my submersible power filter get affected? Any answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx...
2007-05-11 04:52:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Uniodized salt. I would suggest kosher salt. Depending on the type of catfish you have, they may need a more and more marine environment as they age, eventually becoming a fully saltwater fish. If that is the case you should begin to use marine grade salt from the pet shop when you are about 1/2 way to marine salinity.
Your submersible power filter won't be affected by the addition of salt. Any reasonable brand of submersible filter is made to function well in both fresh and saltwater environments or anything in between.
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2007-05-11 05:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should talk with the place you purchased them. Always purchase high quality salt from a fish store. Some salts are better than others. Cheaper, lower quality salt can affect the Ph in your tank which will add stress to the fish.
These fish when young can live in freshwater but as they get older the water should be more brackish. (salt added but not as dense as sea water)
Check out the 2 links below, but definitely talk to an expert. If you purchased them at a PetsMart or Petco. I would find a local fresh/saltwater fish store and talk to them about care. They will have much more knowledge and will be happy to help you.
2007-05-11 05:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Devin's mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use aquarium salt it is available at any pet store NEVER use table salt of any kind iodized or not.
The aquarium salt will not affect your filter. All aquariums should have a small amount of aquarium salt in them. I have it in all of my fresh water tanks. many will argue with you that it is not necessary however think about it this way all fresh water bodies of water get rained in and do contain salt even if in trace amounts. aquarium salt is beneficial for many reasons one of which is adding electrolites to the tank. Many fish like Molly's simply do not survive without some aquarium salt.
2007-05-11 08:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by my3mohrkids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are brackish water fish and if you want to see any long term health with them you should really learn how to set up and keep a brackish tank. The iodine issue is a very basic one and it tell me you would benefit from buying a book or cruising the internet to learn more about these fish and the habitat they like (like how you would use marine salt, not just any salt). It seems most of the answers here have treated the question like they are freshwater fish with a bit of salt for health reasons, but there is more too it. Good luck.
2007-05-11 05:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I remember right you have a Columbian cat. I think they are rather silvery and spotted? I had a couple myself, very nice looking but they got too big for the tank I had them in and had to find them a new home. If you are adding salt, get the aquarium salt, it's sold at stores, can't miss it. The only advice in warning about the salt is I've had a couple Cory cats die on me and when reading up on them, apparently the Cory's are a bit sensative to salt. Wish I had known ahead of time lol.
2007-05-11 05:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by I am Legend 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The purist components you could commence with will continuously make the suitable crystals. Uniodized salt will make extra advantageous crystals than iodized salt because of the fact uniodized salt is purer. upload salt or sugar to warm water until it quite is saturated - not extra precipitate - then enable it cool very slowly. you could continuously take the crystals you get and do a similar to make extra organic crystals. wish this allows.
2017-01-09 15:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put 1-2 teaspoons of salt with no iodine ( aquarium, or pickling salt) per every gallon.
2007-05-11 05:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello & neither...definately not iodized, best to use the salts they use for salt water tanks...Take Care :)
2007-05-11 04:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They have aquarium salt for this. Go to Petsmart or Petco or some pet store and they'll have the correct salt you need for your aquarium!
2007-05-11 04:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They make a special salt and it is cheap
2007-05-11 04:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋