I have had cichlids for a long time but have never used salt in my tank. My fish breed and seem to do just great nut I was wondering if the salt increases their life span or intensifies their colors? I have recently purchased dainichi cichlid food and it really has brought out more color in my fish. I just wanted to know if the salt might increase color too and why?
PS I have a my aquarium is between 220 and 240 (yes thats right, it is very large lol) gallons how much salt would that use and what would the approximate cost be per month?
2007-08-11 08:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by buzzard b8 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Awesome tank! I wish you would post or email me some pictures! Salt is great for getting rid of ich or for dipping to remove parasites, but in an established tank that is not haveing problems, I wouldn't worry about it. It won't help the colors, it mainly helps with parasites and osmosis. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
2007-08-11 08:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Alot of guys I know add epsom salts and have great success. The best salts on the market in my opinion are the tropic marine cichlid rift lake buffer. Its closer to malawi than tanganyikan but still way better than epsom salts. I've seen the kent stuff but don't rate its chemical composition. I have the composition if you want them, just send me a pm.
2016-05-19 23:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow sounds like a nice tank! But i have to agree with fivespeed dont fix what aint broke if your fish are breeding and happy and obviously in a large enough tank than the salt isnt needed.
2007-08-11 10:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by craig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cichlids don't need salt in there tank so I wouldn't bother to add it.
2007-08-11 09:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋