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Im confused
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:44 pm
by SuperFanjaya
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?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:54 pm
by Kilimanjaro
That's not the right stuff. It is a freshwater salt that simulates freshwater conditions.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:57 pm
by Guest
Kili is right the stuff you bought is for healing cuts and providing good conditions for fresh water fish
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:01 pm
by SuperFanjaya
ughhhhhhhh!!!!!! Now i have no salt water for them!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:49 pm
by SuperFanjaya
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.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:05 pm
by Kilimanjaro
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.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:06 pm
by SuperFanjaya
thank you<33
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:30 pm
by Guest
Yeah, that's the wrong stuff- it's okay!
They'll be fine, I agree just get it when you can.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:50 pm
by Willow
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.