bringer of water change ... and death.

Raul-7 · 08-09-2006, 06:42 AM

Most catfish are very sensitive to salt. Of course, some species more than other. Try asking at PC.

the_noobinator · 08-09-2006, 06:43 PM

i always use the API tap water conditioner, since it's almost an impossibility to overdose on it.

**fresh_lynny** · 08-09-2006, 11:00 PM

corys have no scales and they are susceptable to chloramine
Use Prime to dechlorinate and no salt....
So sorry for your loss.
And you really can't overdose Prime either...in some cases using 3x's dose is called for if you have excessive chlorime, or you want to add a nice slime coat to fish. Too much can't hurt.

Witz_N_Charm · 08-09-2006, 11:23 PM

Advice should always be taken with a grain of salt.
(No pun intended)
cories i believe are scaleless)

i did a google search;..............
http://forums.fishindex.com/showthread.php?t=32887
Cories so the salt method was a no no, because Cories do not tolerate salt...and Clowns being scaleless well....

Jvalasek1 · 08-16-2006, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeNas102

If your water company uses chloramine instead of chlorine letting it sit does nothing. Chloramine does not off-gas. The only way to remove it is with a dechlorinator.

wow didn't know this, I always use a dechlorinator but that's good info to know

XenoMorph2049 · 09-07-2006, 10:07 AM

As stated, salt with ANY scaless fish (unless its part of their natural habitat) is a no-no. Mollies can actually be converted to either full fresh or full salt, but they do better in a salt type (either full or brackish) setup. As for declorinator, most not only eliminate chlorine/chloramines, some also nuetralize heavy metals such as copper. I tend to shy away from pretty much anything that "adds to slime coat" because alot of these utilize aloe, which builds up ALL over this fish including gills. A little wont hurt, but I always like to play it safe. I save the slime coat stuff for treating sick fish if it appears to be needed, but then only in a QT tank. This is mostly my opinion, as I know many who use the slime coat stuff with great success, I just dont like the extra variables to have to go over if something does happen.
I would follow the advise of eliminating the salt, probably over the course of several water changes, and start regularly using the dechlorinator to dose the ammount of water being added during a top off/water change.
I ues this stuff that requires only 1 drop per gallon, is impossible to over dose, and neutralizes heavy metals. Im at work at the moment, but when I get home, Ill try to get the name of the stuff. It comes in a white bottle and has a name like "Chlore eXchange" with a big "X" in the name. Works great.

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Raul-7 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 1,457	Most catfish are very sensitive to salt. Of course, some species more than other. Try asking at PC.

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Witz_N_Charm Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ca Posts: 50	Advice should always be taken with a grain of salt. (No pun intended) cories i believe are scaleless) i did a google search;.............. http://forums.fishindex.com/showthread.php?t=32887 Cories so the salt method was a no no, because Cories do not tolerate salt...and Clowns being scaleless well....

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XenoMorph2049 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NW Florida Posts: 132	As stated, salt with ANY scaless fish (unless its part of their natural habitat) is a no-no. Mollies can actually be converted to either full fresh or full salt, but they do better in a salt type (either full or brackish) setup. As for declorinator, most not only eliminate chlorine/chloramines, some also nuetralize heavy metals such as copper. I tend to shy away from pretty much anything that "adds to slime coat" because alot of these utilize aloe, which builds up ALL over this fish including gills. A little wont hurt, but I always like to play it safe. I save the slime coat stuff for treating sick fish if it appears to be needed, but then only in a QT tank. This is mostly my opinion, as I know many who use the slime coat stuff with great success, I just dont like the extra variables to have to go over if something does happen. I would follow the advise of eliminating the salt, probably over the course of several water changes, and start regularly using the dechlorinator to dose the ammount of water being added during a top off/water change. I ues this stuff that requires only 1 drop per gallon, is impossible to over dose, and neutralizes heavy metals. Im at work at the moment, but when I get home, Ill try to get the name of the stuff. It comes in a white bottle and has a name like "Chlore eXchange" with a big "X" in the name. Works great.

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