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Can guppys, a alage eater, and a albanio cory tolerate salt in their water?
Can Guppies, Algae Eaters, & Albano Corys Tolerate Salt in Water?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the tolerance of guppies, algae eaters, and albino corydoras to salt in their water. Participants explore the implications of adding salt to aquarium environments, including potential benefits and risks.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that some salt can be beneficial for fish, specifically mentioning aquarium salt as a preferable option over table salt.
- Another participant questions the use of NaCl, implying concerns about its effects on fish health.
- A response indicates that chlorine in NaCl can be toxic to fish, highlighting a potential risk associated with using table salt.
- It is noted that there is a range of tolerable salt concentrations for the species in question, suggesting that research is necessary to determine appropriate levels.
- Another participant emphasizes that true saltwater conditions involve more than just H2O and NaCl, indicating that using table salt would not accurately simulate natural conditions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the use of salt, particularly NaCl, with some advocating for its benefits while others caution against its use due to potential toxicity and the need for proper conditions.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the need for further research on specific salt tolerances for the mentioned species and the implications of using different types of salt.
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Some salt is actually beneficial, but don't go dumping in table salt. Goto a pet store and find some aquarium salt. I have some in a small box. It helps reduce stress and promotes heathly gill function. Just don't put too much in, different fish have different tolerances.
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Turtle
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Why no NaCl?
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Chlorine can be toxic to fish.
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Phobos
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salt tolerance: there is a range of tolerable salt concentrations for those species (you'll have to do the research...or some other helpful member 
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no NaCl: true saltwater is more than just H2O + NaCl...you wouldn't be simulating the proper natural conditions with just table salt
)no NaCl: true saltwater is more than just H2O + NaCl...you wouldn't be simulating the proper natural conditions with just table salt
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