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Now that winter is over and the algie is in full bloom .. so it seems. I was wondering about resalting. Our pond was put in in July of last year. We had added salt to start, now is it time to resalt and how much? Our pond is 1500 gallons. Do I broadcast it or put it throught the filter?
Thanks, Bill - Pensacola, FL |
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On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 19:32:27 -0600, "Bill Kerrell"
wrote: Now that winter is over and the algie is in full bloom .. so it seems. I was wondering about resalting. Our pond was put in in July of last year. We had added salt to start, now is it time to resalt and how much? Our pond is 1500 gallons. Do I broadcast it or put it throught the filter? Thanks, Bill - Pensacola, F I don't usually add salt this time of year. Fish need relatively little salt in the water for osmoregulation, but I believe it may be more beneficial to add .1% salt during the winter when the fish immune system isn't fully working. The added salt stimulates the slime coat and helps to ward off parasites as the immune system is waking up when the water temperature warms back into the 50's. I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. For next winter add .888 pounds per hundred gallons for a .1% solution. Regards, Hal |
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On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 19:32:27 -0600, "Bill Kerrell"
wrote: Now that winter is over and the algie is in full bloom .. so it seems. I was wondering about resalting. Our pond was put in in July of last year. We had added salt to start, now is it time to resalt and how much? Our pond is 1500 gallons. Do I broadcast it or put it throught the filter? Thanks, Bill - Pensacola, F I don't usually add salt this time of year. Fish need relatively little salt in the water for osmoregulation, but I believe it may be more beneficial to add .1% salt during the winter when the fish immune system isn't fully working. The added salt stimulates the slime coat and helps to ward off parasites as the immune system is waking up when the water temperature warms back into the 50's. I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. For next winter add .888 pounds per hundred gallons for a .1% solution. Regards, Hal |
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what is the natural salinity in your water? Ingrid
Hal wrote: I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. Hal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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what is the natural salinity in your water? Ingrid
Hal wrote: I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. Hal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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OOps I don't know I'll check tho ... Thanks,
Bill ************** wrote in message ... what is the natural salinity in your water? Ingrid Hal wrote: I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. Hal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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OOps I don't know I'll check tho ... Thanks,
Bill ************** wrote in message ... what is the natural salinity in your water? Ingrid Hal wrote: I'm past that this year and I'm 150 miles North of the Florida border. Hal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that
argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "Bill Kerrell" wrote in message news:Nf67c.19120$Cf3.4087@lakeread01... Now that winter is over and the algie is in full bloom .. so it seems. I was wondering about resalting. Our pond was put in in July of last year. We had added salt to start, now is it time to resalt and how much? Our pond is 1500 gallons. Do I broadcast it or put it throught the filter? Thanks, Bill - Pensacola, FL |
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There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that
argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "Bill Kerrell" wrote in message news:Nf67c.19120$Cf3.4087@lakeread01... Now that winter is over and the algie is in full bloom .. so it seems. I was wondering about resalting. Our pond was put in in July of last year. We had added salt to start, now is it time to resalt and how much? Our pond is 1500 gallons. Do I broadcast it or put it throught the filter? Thanks, Bill - Pensacola, FL |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT
"RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator.-- RichToyBox Have I mentioned my own solution? (no pun intended, /oh, sure/) I drop a box of non-iodized salt with the top cut off directly into my ponds once a year. Water changes remove it over the course of the year and the fish self-treat by tail-fanning the salt box then swimming repeatedly through the stirred up areas. No science behind it, but it works for me. And the fish, I suppose, since they do pretty well. (Until I do something /else/ stupid like last fall) Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT
"RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator.-- RichToyBox Have I mentioned my own solution? (no pun intended, /oh, sure/) I drop a box of non-iodized salt with the top cut off directly into my ponds once a year. Water changes remove it over the course of the year and the fish self-treat by tail-fanning the salt box then swimming repeatedly through the stirred up areas. No science behind it, but it works for me. And the fish, I suppose, since they do pretty well. (Until I do something /else/ stupid like last fall) Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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Cybe R,
How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040321223630.0035636f@WizardsTower... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT "RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator.-- RichToyBox Have I mentioned my own solution? (no pun intended, /oh, sure/) I drop a box of non-iodized salt with the top cut off directly into my ponds once a year. Water changes remove it over the course of the year and the fish self-treat by tail-fanning the salt box then swimming repeatedly through the stirred up areas. No science behind it, but it works for me. And the fish, I suppose, since they do pretty well. (Until I do something /else/ stupid like last fall) Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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Cybe R,
How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040321223630.0035636f@WizardsTower... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT "RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. Most that use salt routinely will use 0.1% salt. For treating parasites, the amount needs to be 0.3% and for some of the salt resistant parasites, 0.6%. The only way to know how much salt to add is to know how much salt you currently have in your pond. Salt does not evaporate, but is reduced by water changes. Go to http://www.click2roark.com which require registration, but a good site, and use the salt calculator.-- RichToyBox Have I mentioned my own solution? (no pun intended, /oh, sure/) I drop a box of non-iodized salt with the top cut off directly into my ponds once a year. Water changes remove it over the course of the year and the fish self-treat by tail-fanning the salt box then swimming repeatedly through the stirred up areas. No science behind it, but it works for me. And the fish, I suppose, since they do pretty well. (Until I do something /else/ stupid like last fall) Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:06:43 GMT
"Nedra" wrote: Cybe R, How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:06:43 GMT
"Nedra" wrote: Cybe R, How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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Thanks for the info, Cybe.
Although my pond is about 3,000 gallons, I think this is my solution :) Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040322004235.2ba0a92a@WizardsTower... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:06:43 GMT "Nedra" wrote: Cybe R, How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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Thanks for the info, Cybe.
Although my pond is about 3,000 gallons, I think this is my solution :) Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040322004235.2ba0a92a@WizardsTower... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:06:43 GMT "Nedra" wrote: Cybe R, How many gallons in your pond? I assume you are using a pound box of salt? Sounds doable for my pond. Nedra Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:40:20 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard"
Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Adding a 1 lb. box of salt to 900 gallons of water isn't much. The rate for a .1% solution is .88 lbs per hundred gallons. |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:40:20 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard"
Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Adding a 1 lb. box of salt to 900 gallons of water isn't much. The rate for a .1% solution is .88 lbs per hundred gallons. |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. There was a statement in SRAC bulletins recommending a small amount of salt .02% to .05% I think, but I couldn't find it when I went looking recently. Research changes ideas and if you know of a reference that advises not to use salt in aquaculture please share it. Regards, Hal |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. There was a statement in SRAC bulletins recommending a small amount of salt .02% to .05% I think, but I couldn't find it when I went looking recently. Research changes ideas and if you know of a reference that advises not to use salt in aquaculture please share it. Regards, Hal |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:16:29 -0500
Hal wrote: On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:40:20 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Adding a 1 lb. box of salt to 900 gallons of water isn't much. The rate for a .1% solution is .88 lbs per hundred gallons. And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:16:29 -0500
Hal wrote: On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:40:20 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: Best guestimate is 900 gallons in the front pond, 1200 in the back, although that last figure has changed with the recently begun remodel. Yep, pound box of salt. I just make sure to do a water trade fairly often through the season so salt residual isn't a problem next year. Adding a 1 lb. box of salt to 900 gallons of water isn't much. The rate for a .1% solution is .88 lbs per hundred gallons. And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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When I started ponding, one of the "EXPERTS" at a talk at my local pond
supplier stated that the best thing you can do for the fish is to put one pound of salt per hundred gallons of water (0.1%). That dosage turns out to be a little over 0.1%. Others say to save the salt until you need it to keep from developing salt resistant bugs that cannot be eliminated from the fish with 0.3% salt. Some of those bugs exist that require 0.6% to kill today. At 0.1% all of my plants have grown well, though I understand the so called oxygenators do not tolerate salt well. At 0.3% many plants will let you know that they are not happy. I continue to use salt. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "Hal" wrote in message ... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT, "RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. There was a statement in SRAC bulletins recommending a small amount of salt .02% to .05% I think, but I couldn't find it when I went looking recently. Research changes ideas and if you know of a reference that advises not to use salt in aquaculture please share it. Regards, Hal |
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When I started ponding, one of the "EXPERTS" at a talk at my local pond
supplier stated that the best thing you can do for the fish is to put one pound of salt per hundred gallons of water (0.1%). That dosage turns out to be a little over 0.1%. Others say to save the salt until you need it to keep from developing salt resistant bugs that cannot be eliminated from the fish with 0.3% salt. Some of those bugs exist that require 0.6% to kill today. At 0.1% all of my plants have grown well, though I understand the so called oxygenators do not tolerate salt well. At 0.3% many plants will let you know that they are not happy. I continue to use salt. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "Hal" wrote in message ... On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:56:56 GMT, "RichToyBox" wrote: There are arguments pro and con on the use of salt. I will stay out of that argument. There was a statement in SRAC bulletins recommending a small amount of salt .02% to .05% I think, but I couldn't find it when I went looking recently. Research changes ideas and if you know of a reference that advises not to use salt in aquaculture please share it. Regards, Hal |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:33:13 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard"
Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:33:13 GMT, "Cybe R. Wizard"
Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal |
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On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:20:12 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: Others say to save the salt until you need it to keep from developing salt resistant bugs that cannot be eliminated from the fish with 0.3% salt. Some of those bugs exist that require 0.6% to kill today. At 0.1% all of my plants have grown well, though I understand the so called oxygenators do not tolerate salt well. At 0.3% many plants will let you know that they are not happy. I continue to use salt. Save the heavy doseage of salt until you need it sounds like a good idea to me too. That is the reason I feel limiting my .1% to winter application and let it die from rain/water changes is being conservative. I don't think I have any oxygenators any more. Parrot feather covers my plant pond every winter and I only found a few anacharis plants under it last year, but I don't think .1% salt ever bothered any of my plants. There was a study on Koivet.com that indicated .1% effected water hyacinths too, but I couldn't see that. As soon as water hyacinths become available to me, I'm putting some more into a .1% salt solution too. Regards, Hal |
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On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:20:12 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: Others say to save the salt until you need it to keep from developing salt resistant bugs that cannot be eliminated from the fish with 0.3% salt. Some of those bugs exist that require 0.6% to kill today. At 0.1% all of my plants have grown well, though I understand the so called oxygenators do not tolerate salt well. At 0.3% many plants will let you know that they are not happy. I continue to use salt. Save the heavy doseage of salt until you need it sounds like a good idea to me too. That is the reason I feel limiting my .1% to winter application and let it die from rain/water changes is being conservative. I don't think I have any oxygenators any more. Parrot feather covers my plant pond every winter and I only found a few anacharis plants under it last year, but I don't think .1% salt ever bothered any of my plants. There was a study on Koivet.com that indicated .1% effected water hyacinths too, but I couldn't see that. As soon as water hyacinths become available to me, I'm putting some more into a .1% salt solution too. Regards, Hal |
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On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:24:11 -0500
Hal wrote: So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal Yep, pull the top of the box off and gently place it on the bottom, opening faced upward. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:24:11 -0500
Hal wrote: So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal Yep, pull the top of the box off and gently place it on the bottom, opening faced upward. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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I am wondering if our weather is too cold to put the box of
salt in the pond? Nedra "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040323173905.567228c2@WizardsTower... On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:24:11 -0500 Hal wrote: So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal Yep, pull the top of the box off and gently place it on the bottom, opening faced upward. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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I am wondering if our weather is too cold to put the box of
salt in the pond? Nedra "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote in message news:20040323173905.567228c2@WizardsTower... On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:24:11 -0500 Hal wrote: So you leave it in the box? I guess that makes something like a salt deposit? I dropped 10 lbs of solar salt (rock salt) in my plant pond so it would be in the flow and it was dissolved in a couple days. Very little salt is needed for osmoregulation, so perhaps you have a better idea. Regards, Hal Yep, pull the top of the box off and gently place it on the bottom, opening faced upward. Cybe R. Wizard -- Unofficial "Wizard of Odds," A.H.P. Original PORG "Water Wizard," R.P. "Wize(ned) Wizard," A.P.F-P-Y. Barely Tolerated Wizard, A.J.L & A.A.L |
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Okay, I just have to ask. How the hell do the fish know they need a salt
treatment? ;) Joe On 3/22/04 3:33 PM, "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Okay, I just have to ask. How the hell do the fish know they need a salt
treatment? ;) Joe On 3/22/04 3:33 PM, "Cybe R. Wizard" Cybe_R_Wizard@WizardsTower wrote: And therein lies the beauty of localized salt; lower total salinity but plenty of concentrated salt water for the fish to swim around in if they wish or feel the need. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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it is too cold for salt right now unless there is good movement of water from bottom
to top, otherwise it will sit on the bottom and teh fish sit down and get salt burns. Ingrid ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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it is too cold for salt right now unless there is good movement of water from bottom
to top, otherwise it will sit on the bottom and teh fish sit down and get salt burns. Ingrid ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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Thanks Solo. I hadn't thought the question all the way thru
before I asked. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 wrote in message ... it is too cold for salt right now unless there is good movement of water from bottom to top, otherwise it will sit on the bottom and teh fish sit down and get salt burns. Ingrid ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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