is it necessary to put a sallt in aquarium? if may do so how many grams of salt to add in 75 gallons aquarium

Answer 1

Like PeeTee said, it's more of an option then anything else. I add some, but find my fish don't suffer either if I don't add any. I believe the carton will have your dosage rates, and I think it's one rounded tablespoon per 10 gallons.

Salt can adversely effect some fish as well as mentioned. Cory Cats and Loaches are some fish that seem to be effected by it, and I'm sure there are other species in the same regard. Aquarium salt basically promotes good oxygen transfer at the gills, and gives a good electrolyte balance, but not too much more then that, so it's really your call to add it or not.

Answer 2

My suggestion is to use 4 to 6 teaspoons in a 75 gallon tank.

If you have fish like Clown Loach, Elephant nose. or Black Ghost Knife (fish without scales) stay towards the 4 teaspoon side.

In most situations there are mineral salts in all soil and that is where bodies of water are made (in the dirt's low spots - right?)

Ever see butterflies on a mud puddle?

They are after the salt - their whole diet is liquid from flowers - they don't need to drink!

That is the same for everything else.

I use some salt in ALL my tanks
(a 210 gal, 2 - 90 gal, 2 - 56 gal., and 1 - 10 gal & I just shut down 2 - 10's and a 28 gal)

a little salt is healthy for fish!

Use Aquarium Salt - it helps regulate PH and reduces some fish diseases because the microorganisms don't survive in salt.

"NOT" Marine salt or table salt

typically the container says something like 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons - I prefer using about 1/2 that because most snails do not do well in salty water and snails are a food supplement for several of my fish.

Answer 3

No, not really, but it's supposed to help protect fish against diseases. I started using it after two of my bettas got sick, and I think it's really helped -- I haven't had any diseases or dead fish since then. But it's not necessary.

If you want to use it, just make sure you aren't putting it in with any fish or aquatic creatures that might be incredibly sensitive to it. I've used it in aquariums with snails and shrimp on the smallest recommended dosage and didn't have a problem though.

I'm not sure what amount you should use, but when you buy aquarium salt, it should tell you on the package. Don't use table salt (just in case you didn't know, better safe than sorry!), use aquarium salt. I think you can use Epsom salt too, but that won't tell you the proportions, so I'd just stick with aquarium salt if you want to do it. :)

Answer 4

It's not necessary in a fresh-water tank. Having said that,and depending on your water chemistry, it can sometimes be beneficial to some fishes. If you have fish that live in a "hard water " habitat in nature,some salt can be beneficial. Fish that inhabit places like the Amazon Basin or the Congo River or rainwater pools in the jungles of the World, may be harmed by too much salt.
Sorry to complicate a simple question with a lot of other stuff,but the answer is," it depends". Your water may be fine without salt,and so may your fish.

Answer 5

Depends on the fish being kept. Marine? Obviously. Freshwater (either tropical or coldwater)? ~ You do get some species (usually those that prefer harder water with higher pH) that prefer a little salt in the tank, but generally aquarium salt is used as a tonic more than a permanent water additive.

Answer 6

Depends on the fish you have. I presume you're talking about a freshwater aquarium?

Most livebearers will appreciate brackish water, which is 5 tablespoons per 5 gallons.

However, don't put salt in with any catfish, or delicate fish.

It's not strictly necessary to have salt, you can get the same healing effects by simply keeping up with 30% water changes and using good food :).

Answer 7

make sure you are using aquarium salt, not table salt. just follow the directions on the back of the box.

Answer 8

Depends on the fish. Fresh or salt water fish. Ask the pet store what to do for them, but don't use table salt, use whatever the store recommends, or sea salt.