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Is salt a good preventative for goldfish disease2007-11-24 23:37:29

Salt will not prevent disease, nor will it boost the immune system of your fish. However - Evaporated Sea Salt (Like Dr. Wellfish's product) is what to use in case your Goldfish ever get Ick (that and water temps between 85-86 degrees for about 14 days tops).

Aside from that - I would not recommend having in the tank for prolonged periods of time (prolonged periods of time = 3 or more months). It will do nothing for them if they are not stressed or diseased with Ich (other than aid their gill function, but if either of those conditions are not present - there is no reason to have it present in your tank).

Good water quality is all you need - not salt.

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i wont reccommend salt for goldfish as it will kill your goldfish

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most medicines have some salt in them. and salt will prevent a lot of problems and help with nitrate tolerance. I normally use a 1/2teaspoon per gallon of sea salt in my tanks, and if i am medicating my tanks, (rarely need to do that anymore) 2 teaspoons per gallon. check out the link for more info. and anyone who says no salt at all, don't know what they are talking about at all. even freshwater fish like and need a little salt. but good water quality is the most important thing.