Im confused

SuperFanjaya · Post by **SuperFanjaya** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:44 pm

Me and my mom went to petsmart today and got this Aquarium Salt stuff. It says on the front, Natural Fish tonic. The brand is API and i thought this was going to be SALTWATER, but just now when i was about to mix it, it says, For Freshwater Fish. I DONT GET IT!!! SHouldnt it say for Tropical fish or something? IS this not the right stuff?

Kilimanjaro · Post by **Kilimanjaro** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:54 pm

That's not the right stuff. It is a freshwater salt that simulates freshwater conditions.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:57 pm

Kili is right the stuff you bought is for healing cuts and providing good conditions for fresh water fish

SuperFanjaya · Post by **SuperFanjaya** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:01 pm

ughhhhhhhh!!!!!! Now i have no salt water for them!!!!!!!!!!!

SuperFanjaya · Post by **SuperFanjaya** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:49 pm

WIll they be OK if they dont have salt water for about a week? Cuz i dont know the next time my mom is gunna wanna take me to petsmart.

Kilimanjaro · Post by **Kilimanjaro** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:05 pm

SuperFanjaya wrote:WIll they be OK if they dont have salt water for about a week? Cuz i dont know the next time my mom is gunna wanna take me to petsmart.

Yes, they will be okay. Just make sure to get it to them sometime soon.

SuperFanjaya · Post by **SuperFanjaya** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:06 pm

thank you<33

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:30 pm

Yeah, that's the wrong stuff- it's okay!

They'll be fine, I agree just get it when you can.

Willow · Post by **Willow** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:50 pm

You can use it. Lots of crabkeepers have used it for years with no ill effects. I won't argue the opinions of some people, that it may not be a complete salt water source for long term use.....this is something you'll have to decide for yourself. But API Aquarium Salt is certainly safe for short term use. Use 1/2 to 3/4 cup of salt per gallon of water, same as the other brands.