0
Saltwater is generally made from commercially made salt (specifically for marine aquariums, not "aquarium salt" used for cichlid tanks) and filtered freshwater. Some people living near the ocean collect natural saltwater, but that can be polluted and usually needs to be filtered (which may cost more than making saltwater).
Go you petco or petsmart or anyother place that sells fish they should have instant ocean sea salt their the ratio it 1/2 cup of the salt per gallon read the box to make sure
What else can I help you with?
Why can't aquarium salt be used for a puffer fish to make brackish water What is the difference between aquarium salt and marine salt What happens if aquarium salt is used instead of marine salt?
Aquarium salt is manufactured for different reasons than making your aquarium the perfect environment for salt water fishes. You may use it in an emergency, but long term is harmful to your fish. Marine salts contain the necessary salts and minerals that fish need are the best salt to use.
Can you raise sea urchins in your salt water aquarium?
You can raise a sea urchin in a salt-water aquarium. There are no fresh water sea urchins so you would need a salt-water aquarium to properly care for the urchin.
Why top off with salt water in a salt water aquarium?
killing germs.
Should you add salt to fresh water tank?
Aquarium salt, not sea salt. Make sure it is freshwater salt, not marine salt or iodized. Salt in fresh water tanks can reduce stress and help in healing. Many types of fish including the live bearers and gold fish greatly benefit from it , helping to promote reproducing.
Can you make aquarium salt from regular salt?
No - aquarium salt has a different chemical composition to that of common table salt.
How do you make saltwater for aquarium?
You need to purchase a salt mix and add water. Then mix overnight and check the salinity the next day. You want it between 1020 and 1025. Also, make sure the water is the same temp as the aquarium. You may need a little heater in the salt water you are mixing.
What is aquarium aqua salt?
Underwater sea animals live in salt water
Do you have to get a scuba license to own a salt water aquarium?
No you don't.
What kind of water do hermit crabs like?
they need dechlorinated fresh water, and dechlorinated salt water made with aquarium salt.
What does it mean if salt water aquarium fish have freckle like spots on them?
You should ask this question in the 'salt water' section.
How do you lower salt level?
for a aquarium what I do and im kinda new is take out a little water and add fresh water. Has to be fresh water from store that has reverse osmosis if I spelled it right. Make sure when you remove water to check the salt level.
Do pajama cardinal-fish need salt water?
Yes they are Marine fish and do require a water containing salt with all the trace mineral mixtures of real ocean water. Make sure to use only a aquarium "Salt Mix" formulated for saltwater aquariums.
