[AquaticLife] Salt in FW Aquaria
I did note that temporary use of salt, where indicated, should not be abandoned, but the use of salt as a prophylactic, where a concentration of salt is always present, should be re-thought by those who do it. The study was with egg layers, not livebearers, and I would hesitate to make the leap to livebearers. The species in the study are closely related, except for their preference in the salt content of the water. If you study livebearers, you will note that many come from hard water areas, and some do come from brackish areas. Salt is an easy way to increase water hardness to mimic conditions in the wild for livebearers. However, before adding salt, find out if it may be beneficial for the livebearers you are keeping.
\Steve//
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