API Aquarium Salt
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Aquarium Salt

A general tonic salt that eases stress and supports gill function, used in moderation. A traditional aid, not an everyday additive.

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Our take

Aquarium salt, not table salt and not marine salt, is a long-standing tonic: a modest dose supplies electrolytes that support gill function and can help fish through stress or minor illness. The honest caveats matter, though: it does not evaporate, so you only top it up at water changes; many plants and some catfish and other scaleless fish dislike it; and it is a support, not a cure. Use it deliberately for a reason, not as a routine additive to every tank.

Good to know

  • Electrolyte tonic salt
  • Supports gill function
  • For freshwater use
  • Add only at water changes

Who it is for

  • Stressed or recovering fish

Who should skip it

  • Planted tanks and salt-sensitive fish
  • Routine dosing without a reason

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