Newbie question about Danios and salt

[Justin Boucher]

A low dose of salt in a freshwater tank helps control some waterborne
parasites and protozoa. It can also ease the osmotic pressure on the fish
and make them more relaxed. I would like to point out however that there
are some fish and animals that do not tolerate salt in the water. Be sure
to check out the fish you're interested in for I'm not very familiar with
which fish those. I just wanted to make sure that you were aware that some
do exist. Typically, it is quite safe for a beginner aquarist to add the
recommended salt dosage.

Justin

"robotuna" > wrote in message
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> Hey, all,
>
> I'm new to aquariums and I have a question. I have a 20-gal tank and
> six lepord danios. I also have several plants. Currently the water is
> totally fresh, and ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate are all at zero. I
> have been reading lots of faqs and information online. Some people
> suggest adding 1 tbs of marine salt per 5 or 10 gallons of water.
> Should I do this with my tank? What does the salt help with? Thank you
> for your help. I look forward to your replies.
>
> Sincerely,
> Travis
>

[robotuna]

Hey, all,

I'm new to aquariums and I have a question. I have a 20-gal tank and
six lepord danios. I also have several plants. Currently the water is
totally fresh, and ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate are all at zero. I
have been reading lots of faqs and information online. Some people
suggest adding 1 tbs of marine salt per 5 or 10 gallons of water.
Should I do this with my tank? What does the salt help with? Thank you
for your help. I look forward to your replies.

Sincerely,
Travis

[Ray Martini]

Personally I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. I know we all like to
tinker and build a better boat. But if your levels are at 0 and your fish
are happy and healthy, leave it all alone and enjoy the visual. I haven't
done anything to my freshwater tanks except 20% water changes weekly. I
never check levels or pH and the fish are great and fish losses have been 0
for the longest time. Now watch I just jinxed myself! 8=)



"Justin Boucher" > wrote in message
...
>A low dose of salt in a freshwater tank helps control some waterborne
> parasites and protozoa. It can also ease the osmotic pressure on the fish
> and make them more relaxed. I would like to point out however that there
> are some fish and animals that do not tolerate salt in the water. Be sure
> to check out the fish you're interested in for I'm not very familiar with
> which fish those. I just wanted to make sure that you were aware that
> some
> do exist. Typically, it is quite safe for a beginner aquarist to add the
> recommended salt dosage.
>
> Justin
>
> "robotuna" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Hey, all,
>>
>> I'm new to aquariums and I have a question. I have a 20-gal tank and
>> six lepord danios. I also have several plants. Currently the water is
>> totally fresh, and ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate are all at zero. I
>> have been reading lots of faqs and information online. Some people
>> suggest adding 1 tbs of marine salt per 5 or 10 gallons of water.
>> Should I do this with my tank? What does the salt help with? Thank you
>> for your help. I look forward to your replies.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Travis
>>
>
>

[robotuna]

Thanks for the help. I was having trouble getting a clear reason why
the salt was ever added in the first place. I'll just leave things
alone for now unless I start having a problem. Thank you again for the
advice.

Travis