Re: [Killietalk] Notho fry not doing well

[Barry Cooper <bjc3 at centurytel_net>]

I have no data to offer. I use plain salt, but I also add Equilibrium 
and some Cichlid Lake Salts to my water as a routine.

Barry

Barry J. Cooper
Sweet Home, OR 97386



Wright Huntley wrote:

> Barry Cooper <bjc3 at centurytel_net> wrote:
>
> > If you didn't have salt in the water at hatching, there is a good
> > chance this is velvet. Most Notho breeders put about 1 tsp salt per
> > gallon at all times.
>
> I have often wondered if it would be better to use a reef-aquarium 
> blend of salts, like "Instant Ocean" or "Coralife" than to use plain 
> sodium chloride? In my rather soft water, I can perceive some possible 
> benefits, but would appreciate Barry's (or Brian's?) thoughts on the 
> subject.
>
> Wright

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