3 tablespoons per 5 gallons is a 0.3% solution and I use it at this
strength if I ever have any problems with no bad affects on the fancy
goldies at all. As long as you add it gradually the bio-bugs never seem to
be affected, although it probably will kill plants. I remove mine to a
seperate bucket just in case. You can actually kill ich by using a salt
solution at this strength for 2 weeks with no ich meds at all. It also helps
a lot of other problems.
Mel.

"Azul" wrote in message
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On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:33:48 -0000, "Mel" wrote:

Add the salt at a rate of 3 tablespoons per every 5
gallons of water and remember to replace the appropriate amount of salt
with
each water change. So for example, if you remove and replace 5 gallons
of
water, add another 3 tablespoons of salt. (Dissolve the salt in a
little
tank water before adding).

Hi Mel,

I believe that is too much salt. Here is a quote from Ingrid's
Puregold site.

"A solution of one teaspoon per gallon is 0.132% salt. So 1 tablespoon
per 5 gallons is around 0.1%
A LOW concentration is up to 0.1%. This concentration will not hurt
most plants and is what is typically used in ponds and tanks. Addition
to fresh water is done over 3 days."

Hope this helps everyone.



Azul