What salt is safe? Fish Vet's advice on using salt for freshwater fish in aquariums and ponds

[@MoonsTaire]

Finally i found a Doctor for my Fish

[@zumbawakanda3035]

😂😂😂😂👏🏻same here

[@Photos2022-sz3mh]

😅 0:30 same

[@stephenjayco8174]

2:52 Sea Salt 5:18 Epsom Salt You're welcome

[@-chels-2182]

Stephen Jay Co I didn’t say thankyou

[@-chels-2182]

ITS A JOKE*

[@jagiya5188]

Kind of mean joke

[@jagiya5188]

Still thanku Stephen jay co

[@soggyfries4347]

Any other fish youtuber yea, but not the Fish Doctor.

[@gohanis]

This was the most easily accessible fish medication video I have ever watched, and trust me I have been watching fish videos non-stop for the last year LOL. Super great explanations, really made everything so easy to understand. Thank you very much

[@halimaabaas1581]

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[@yeders]

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[@LadyCoyKoi]

Again, you are a God send for us fishie parents everywhere. Saved me from heartache and emotional pain of figuring out my fishes.

[@EmmtheOriginallyLegal1andOnly]

The fish in the tank directly over YOUR right shoulder, the left as you watch the video, is ADORABLE! The figure 8 pattern it is cutting at the start of the video is amazing. The level of show-off, HERE I AM, PAY ME ATTENTION is heart warming! I love how interactive the fish is! ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE 🥰

[@brightpage1020]

Love that there is a vet for fish channel. Thank you!

[@almarma]

OMG! It's fantastic having a true doctor to explain remedies and show the proper usage! I've done the salt dip on guppies and on blue rams with a great success to cure ICH and fin rot. Thank you!

[@sambarvada]

did you move them to asnother tank or was it in the community tank?

[@CA-tk8yn]

@@sambarvada If it's a 30 minute bath, you'd be changing out all of the water in the tank or you'd have too much salt. Really?

[@sambarvada]

@@CA-tk8yn not sure if your asking a question but I understand

[@HCAqua]

This is the clearest explanation I have seen. Thanks for the information.

[@PaulNgWai-lybstoday]

Many many thanks to you Dr. Loh. I did both baths today. The epsom as a laxative for a male koi betta that seemed bloated with either constipation or other digestive issue. And I did the salt bath several hours later for him and a female double tail as a preventative. The male koi had some scale damage when I bought him but the pet store did not truthfully disclose or perhaps did not know. Either way they are both fine and he seems much better now. Thank you Dr.!

[@xxsometeawouldbenicexx5197]

I never knew why it was good to use salt! Online sources usually don’t say why, thanks Fish Doc!

[@isarainie4ever]

Good to have a vet doctor gives the right information for fish treatment. ❤

[@frydryvevo7492]

This fish doctor is better than Regular doctors

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

love this vid for 2 reasons 1: the good info and learning 2: playing spot the edits where you've had to edit it to shorten or add better bits for your reasons by watching the fish behind you.

[@joeyprince2910]

I had a great idea for a educational video. A video about aquatic disease and how to counter them. I know what your thinking, there’s a bunch o theses videos on KZbin. But there isn’t any good ones that go into detail with pictures of different bacterial infections, how to identify them and which meds work for each different infection . And the same for parasites in our aquarium. With pictures of different parasites and ways to combat them. I believe that this would be a good video and or talk to present. There are far to many aquarists out there losing pets simply because they don’t know how to identify the difference between parasitic and bacterial infections and have no clue what to do with either problem. Heck you could make a 3 or more part series out of it. Bacterial, Parasitic, and Viral infections. Just an idea and I thought you would be a awesome person to make it ✌️

[@graphicsforever2]

How about something better then a video for fish diseases. How about a Wiki website where everyone can edit and upload their pictures under a type of Diease then add their experience on how they cured their fish or not. I was thinking of starting a website like that. I am a web designer so it would be easy for me to create. The only thing is it will be time consuming to manage it. I would have to have a bunch of fish expert admins to help.

[@ZsaZsaUmbra]

@@graphicsforever2 hey, if you're still interested in doing that, I would love to assist. I tell my husband all the time that I wish I could help the internet! I frequently send corrections to anyone that needs them, from customer service to educational websites, and I've even rewritten product manuals because the 'Engrish' was incoherent. My father was the same way. When he retired he did a correspondence class (pre-internet days) and would send in corrections with his schoolwork. They ended up hiring him as an editor!

[@makiarn777]

Yes joey prince cause half the dang time I don’t know if it’s bacterial, fungal or just a dag on scrape! Good idea!

[@electronkaleidoscope5860]

I just want to say I really appreciate your work man- both the channel itself and the pets you help along the way

[@rvalasini9938]

You are Amazing. Thank you, fish Vet, for being here on KZbin. Your efforts are much appreciated. I have Subbed with activated notifications.

[@sarahgibson5008]

Thank you, honestly, so much. I really needed a confirmation on what was safe, the procedures and when to use them, this has been so informative and done so concisely as well, well done!

[@renekohen3779]

Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@rykergael5335]

@Rene Kohen Instablaster =)

[@renekohen3779]

@Ryker Gael I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@labae8728]

@@renekohen3779 seen you in a couple of videos lol

[@k0d0kan]

I know this is old, but thank you for the explanation of everything. I feel better about the type of salt I'm using salt now.

[@janicecernal2365]

Im so thankful,for this video,my betta fish is dying,the eyes is popping and my betta is not moving,just staying on the aquarium floor, i tried epsom salt,i put a small amount and add indian almond tree leaf,(talisay tree) and the next day i was surprised my betta is swimming super alive,like nothing happen😍😍😍,im so thankful,

[@OxOx_XoXo1]

for how many days? where do u get epsom salt?

[@LauraGarland-i2f]

Should I add aqarium salt for goldfish dropsy

[@stephk1970]

Dude! I'm a vet tech and also have been an avid fishkeeper for over 15 yrs. It's *so* hard to find exotic vets that are actually knowledgeable on the subject of fish. Thank you so much for this!!!!

[@khrystalmorales8442]

can i use sea salt to treat my betta fish's popeye?

[@georgejoseph3869]

Down to earth person, calm English.. Thank you Dr Loh. Regards from India

[@coronis03]

Thank you! I’ve been looking for this information for quite some time. Much appreciated.

[@blancanatal2620]

And Mr. Doctor, thank you so so so much for all your advices and for being on you tube to educate us, truly greatful.

[@TheKaniamania]

Honestly I'm not confident to brought my fish to vet. I feel relieved there's one on KZbin 😇 thank you doc

[@chadow651]

What an awesome channel! I don’t know how you ended up on my recommended list but I like your video

[@yefamily]

Thank you, I really wanted to know how many grams of sea salts per liter shouls be used. 5g per liter was a great help. I have many plants in my aquarium, so Im going to make a quaranteen and use the salt water treatment in there. Im from s.Korea and sea salt is very common here.

[@urszulapiwowarczyk5962]

For laxative effect 30grams of epsom salt per 1 liter for up to 30 mins batch? I am just asking as everywhere I keep hearing 17grams per gallon (4,5liters) so I am confused.

[@buruburuinu2643]

Thanks for the video! I always look forward to seeing them so I can learn more tips for my darling fish in case they ever get ill. Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge to those of us in the hobby with no fish vet anywhere near them.

[@ahmetgrcn2663]

At least change one word dude, you copied and pasted from another comment

[@BC-uu6iz]

Great information and well explained!!! thank you and do pls keep up this channel

[@chuckchucks5229]

many videos a have watched. but i believe in you, you are a professional. thank you.

[@thefish4856]

I mainly use it in my hostel tank wen I get new fish or wen one of my fish is sick it is pretty good at reducing the fishes stress

[@mariaelenabelloc1805]

Do Epsom Salts help swimming bladder issues? by the way, I really LOVE and appreciate your explanation about every detail :)

[@bigsky445]

Maria Elena Belloc Garza- they can, but do your research first!

[@inoriya]

Informative but maybe for super beginners... what about the time for normal addition of salt instead of bath? When to remove the salt? How frequent water changes required? Feeding fish before, during or after treatment? And most importantly how salt affects beneficial bacteria (nitrifying bacteria) in the biological filters?? There are actually lots of things to be covered...

[@caewalker9276]

Thank you for putting the dosage rates in the video.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Great information. I would also mention that salt greatly alters the waters ph which can result in long term ph shock of fish are subjected to salt dips long term suddenly

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Good one. Yes, the sodium in salt competitively inhibits nitrite uptake by the gills, hence reduces toxicity of nitrite - in fact, it's very rare for marine fish living in saltwater to get nitrite toxicity!

[@rvian4]

0:25 that fish on the left is high on salt

[@maryoo5686]

Doc, Good Advises, Specially The Epson Salt, Keep Up Good Work, and Have More Videos, Many People in The Fish Hobby You are Helping by This, Thank You!

[@yourstruly2983]

Your advice in this video is so useful, thank you so much! You've helped our wet little friends quite a few times.

[@unforsworn]

Yesss! So informative. Hopefully not another long wait till your next vid! 🙏

[@Glacialix]

I'm trying the Epsom Salt bath for my goldfish with an enlarged swim bladder. Most forums and websites suggest 1 tablespoon per gallon (1 tablespoon weighs about 18g) which works out to be about 4.7g per litre. Has anyone had experience using 30g/L?

[@brumaybarnard4395]

I'm also interested in this, did you try it with the 30g/L I'm to scared because it seems a bit much? And based of one of the comments above it did not turn out great for their fish.

[@loocifer666]

Ur videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@kumudikaperera1811]

Hi Dr. Loh, Thank you so much for doing these awesome videos. My oranda has got white scattered spots on the fins/tail with a couple of visible red streaks (like veins/capillaries). I have had him for about a month. It is eating and swimming well. Today I tried the tonic salt (60g/3L) for 5mins in a separate container and transferred the fish back to the home/community tank immediately after 5mins. I am just wondering how many days in total I should try this remedy to eradicate external parasites? Really appreciate your support very much. Thank you heaps

[@FishEZ]

I appreciated the explanation and have always wondered on when and how much to use. I will have to re-calculate for amount per gallon but I can figure that out. The problem that I see with using Salt Baths is that the stress of trying to catch the fish and put them into the bath and then returning them to the aquarium can likely be much more stressful for the fish than for the benefits of the salt bath itself. Most of the time, the fish don't wish to be caught and with the type of fish that I have, they would rather jump out of the tank long before jumping into a net. However, I am thinking that if the fish were first put into a quarantine tank, perhaps that would make it all easier. Again, however, that's added stress. Thanks for the explanation too of the types of salts NOT to use. That's good to know. I am subscribed and look forward to the next video presentation. -- Michael

[@coralocean1442]

Great information. Can you do a video on treating fin rot?

[@dannyrose7635]

Are you saying 30 grams per liter for epsom salt bath? Isn't that alot higher than normally recommended? Thats about 6.5 tbsp per gallon. The most I've seen anywhere else is 1 tbsp per gallon.

[@leslibarker6461]

I appreciate your video. I have a beta who is sick and we made a salt bath with Epson salt very close to the ratios that you advised. We had heard many good things about salt baths, but the moment we put him in the container with the Epson salt water, he started spasming and curled up into a ball. We thought he was going to die immediately. I’m not trying to scare anyone, I just don’t understand what could’ve happened. We put him in a different container with freshwater, but he is still acting like he is brain-damaged or something.

[@subratasarkar2306]

Please show the all medicines in description and how to collect?

[@KittyNip-99]

Thank you! It’s so hard to find clear information on this!

[@joeblowRC51]

With Epsom Salt 30 grams per liter seems like a lot. Isn't that 7.5 tablespoons per gallon? Most websites only recommend 1 tablespoon per gallon for only 15 minutes max.

[@BecomingWolves]

For my African chiclids always use 2 tablespoon of sea salt for every 5 gallons of water. I’ve always good disease and ick free tanks.

[@fishlaw1]

Excellent Doc. You did a wonderful job breaking down the uses of salt in an aquarium. . . Thanks for sharing and happy fish keeping ! ! !

[@KGcichlids]

Very good guide in using salt!

[@christiangonsalez3257]

Hello fish doctor I was hoping to buy a Microscope to view bacteria in my aquarium I was hoping you would be able to make a video on identifying common fish bacteria, parasite and other things that hurt Fish on a microscopic scale or maybe link a book or article that helps identifying

[@emanguti]

Anyone else got dumbfounded at 6:20... what do you mean doesn’t benefit fish. So what concentration should we be looking for?

[@allstarlocksmith]

thank you, I gave my Oscar epsom salt bath for 15 min used 2 1/2 tables tlbs 2-3 gals of water..that before I saw your video..do I need give him another 15 min bath and how long does it take for them to relieve themselves?

[@allan7934]

Not suitable for my aquarium/pond needs for now, but solid info. Looking forward to more information.

[@jeffreydagandan9590]

Thank you so much Doctor thats our main confusion here in Toledo City Cebu province some koi keepers dont know what specific salt to use..Thank you God bless you more...

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Salamat

[@johannaparry5498]

@@thefishdoctor8746 what would be the best salt and the ratio of salt to water for bloat and also how often do you need to do the “bath” and how long do you leave the fish in the bath? Also if one fish had bloat and died and another has it (both from the same tank and all are the same species), would it be wise to treat all of the fish in the tank? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated so as I don’t lose anymore.

[@dallasfishguy]

Thank you . Thank you. Thank you. Everything you presented made sense, and I will be following your advice for salt dosing.

[@brightpage1020]

How do you care best for a betta fish? We are newcomers. It's a first pet for a 7 year old and we want to be ready before we purchase because we want to keep it happy, healthy, and enjoying a long life.

[@mandijanehellfire1591]

Hey there, always appreciate your videos. For reducing the rate water enters the body, how long should I leave the tank with all that salt? Or what would you recommend for water changes

[@bipolarbroccoli]

very clear explanation coming from a reliable source. what more could i ask for? oh yes more informative videos!

[@AussieAquatic]

Tremendously clear and helpful explanation :)

[@holq5098]

This video is useful and full of scientific advice.

[@tonberryfieldforever]

Very useful channel. Thank you Dr.

[@kenlemuelgudelosao5919]

I have questions : 1. Is aquarium salt really needed even if my fish is fine? 2. How much aquarium salt should you put in a 7.5 gallon cube tank? btw: I have a betta

[@pancudowny]

1. It's not necessary... but it does help. 2. Calculate 1-tbsp/5-gal. In your case, that'll be 1-1/2tbsp. Since Bettas are somewhat delicate, the more you can do to provide a non-stressful environment the better. Just remember: Gentle currents, a soft place to lay upon for resting (leaves somewhere above the tank floor) and a nice blanket of bubbles on the surface for spawning. Also, avoid heaters rated below 50-watts, and ones rated at 50-watts offered by Tetra aquarium products. Neither can perform reliably, for some reason.

[@TahoeJones]

Obviously your second language? Excellent English. Helpful. Thanks.

[@trevormcmanis]

Thank you! Great accurate information! You have the best channel 👍🏻🐠

[@batsoupp]

What about swim bladder problems of corydora doctor? Do you have any tips

[@bookworm8182]

My gold fish is 14 years old he grew pretty big but he has Popeye his eyes are swollen and cloudy it’s from not doing water changes what can I do for him I been to pet stores with no help please help him

[@njbaquatics4827]

It’s interesting what you say about the dosage they give on the back of the packaging. Obviously to cover their selves they always air on the side of caution. But I believe those doses playlist are more tied to the aquarium as opposed to a bath. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on using either one of these two directly in the aquarium is that something you wouldn’t do? Love your channel by the way I’ve learnt so much from you

[@thefishdoctor8746]

The small dose may be used as a safe dose for a tonic for healthy fish, but when we are treating fish in ill-health, we need to use the appropriate doses.

[@johnnytran7465]

Thanks for your useful video. Can i please ask if normal cooking salt can be use for koi fish ?

[@V1ctoria00]

Oh thank God I finally found this channel

[@ReluctantCriticDude]

so loosely translated 1 tablespoon of salt is about 17g. The aquarium salt directions says 1 tablespoon per 10g. so 1.7g per gallon or assumming 3.8 liters per gallon 0.45g / L so you are correct. So are you saying we need to use roughly 4 tablespoons per gallon?

[@jonridderstrale4438]

The volume per gram of salt varies a lot depending on how coarse the salt is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnimimx5pc6UlaM this video is a nice explanation.

[@spazzychalk]

I have a roughly 5 or 7 inch comet goldfish with dropsy in a 10k+ gallon pond. None of the other 40 or so fish in there have any problems but this one has dropsy. It has bloated slowly over several months, i originally thought it was eggs until the scales started to pinecone. I do not believe the problem is anything other than bad genetics because it's a comet based on none of the other fish being affected for several months. But I want to relieve the bloating with salt. Once I remove him from the pond and put him in a quarantine tank what kind and how much salt should I use to suck the water out that is swelling him?

[@salvadorvelasquez8204]

Very important stuff, thank you for your time and video.

[@mightymite3958]

What are your views on pimafix or other type medications for cichlid tanks?

[@willie346]

We don't have small scales at home. Much easier to express these values as tablespoons/gallon or teaspoons/liter.

[@falsealaska]

Different brands of salt have different size granules so measuring them by volume instead of weight is inaccurate (e.g. Larger granules will have more air between them meaning you can fit less in a teaspoon than smaller granules which will have less air between them) . You can get a cheap digital scale very cheaply from most supermarkets or dollar shops. That said though, the margin of error and difference in results will be quite small, so long as it's not a large aquarium which requires a large amount.

[@jasonlimchungming3443]

Hi Doctor Fish, how many gram sea salt is for normal aquarium water. tq

[@qutubhashmi1656]

This is very useful video for freshwater fish keeping. Thank you so much

[@charangandi2305]

Could you please share how to treat white eye,or please give an explanation

[@equestanton1017]

Thanks Richmond that was very accurate and helpful. I notice in China they just throw large hand-fulls of sea salt into goldfish containers and pots, this is quite random as is the amount. It doesn't seem to be doing any harm. Im wondering if this saline water is what goldfish like to live in. For a series of interconnecting tanks I saw one guy put a whole shovel of salt in. The fish in the dispersal tank didn't look at all upset with the mountain of salt in their aquarium. It was crystal sea salt so it took quite a long time to dissolve and spread to the other tanks. I bought a sack of sea salt from him and do the same. After water changes and heavy rain I just throw in a few hand-dfulls here and there.

[@thefishdoctor8746]

EquestAnton have to be careful of salt burns if salt is not predissolved prior to adding to the tank or pond. The aim is to achieve a concentration of 5g/L during times of stress.

[@equestanton1017]

Thanks very much for your reply and time Doctor Richmond! Can you tell me how much salt approx in Kgs I will need for an 86 723 L pond. I worked it out at 433Kgs of salt which is an awful lot of salt! For general maintenance can I use less. Our water PH is exactly 6 as it comes straight from a clear mountain stream. Do you know how much Calcium carbonate I should add to make it harder and should I use magnesium as well? Or does sea salt take care of both o them? I know they prefer the water slightly harder as this also reduces stress and opportunistic infections and over time organ disease or collapse. They are very healthy at the moment but the vagaries of the weather can shift the balance of phytoplankton and zooplankton in an instant leading to the odd monumental disaster. How does salt affect both the phyto and zooplankton, do they adjust?

[@thusharaboutiqueonlinestor7498]

Clearly explained thanks for sharing this useful informative video 👍

[@joseljimenez4836]

Excellent, I really appreciate. I have a question related to salt, but different. Is any way to know the optimal concentration of salt mpp for a fresh water community aquarium? I measure the level and I think something is wrong. 1418ppm in one 75 gallons aquarium and 910ppm in the 75 gallons aquarium. Thank you for the help.

[@AmericanAquariumInformation]

Great info. Any opinion about dosing other electrolyte salts?

[@scottmctaggart7070]

Thanks doc whT should I soak pond minnows in for my 100 gallon tank. Fat head minnows and Northern red dice minnows

[@TheParadise123]

Hello Doctor, can I use salt in my FlowerHorn tank even if there is no disease for the FH. I mean using salt as a precaution to prevent diseases ? Please advise

[@idkwhattoputherebuthi153]

Is Mediterranean sea salt good for goldfish, The ingredient list only says “Mediterranean Sea Salt” and doesn’t say it has any additives

[@awakenedanarchism4202]

I have always used Kosher Salt and it works wonders

[@404JP]

Quick question, have you ever made a video on your opinion on garlic and how to use garlic for internal illnesses, or overall prevention and fish health

[@colincline4278]

Hi doctor, i'm really appreciate about what you share with us in these videos. Is it possible to make a video about treating swim bladder disorder and can you give me a valid reference about what disease are common in human and fishes that likely we could get from our sick fishes? Thanks in advanced.

[@PrateekVarshney_PV]

Hi doctor, I have been using RO water in my tank for about 3-4 years now 😬 and only recently got to know that it may be lacking the salts that could make breathing easier for my fish. I have one goldfish and 2 albino iridescent sharks (yep, I'm just a beginner, goldfish is going into a 50G tank soon and I'll be giving away the sharks). There's also a snail and I have a feeling it's having a hard time with calcium for the shell :( there are also two plants that help maintain the nitrogen cycle. Is there any salt that you would recommend I add to the system? It's just a 10G tank and the fish have grown, even with the plants I want to make sure they have enough oxygen till they are rehomed. Regards 🙏

[@metealpaslan9176]

Very good explanation. Thanks.

[@salina6709]

Thank you Good job. Can I use a small amount of marine salt in 60 gal. freshwater. tank?

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Yes you can.

[@alexgarcia5590]

@@thefishdoctor8746 Hi I have a question. My fish is currently almost losing its scales, it's been getting bloated and white fluffy mass has been growing out of its scales, what do you recommend I do please help save my fish.🤞🤞

[@reneesnugent3358]

What do you think about sterilization for aquarium and equipment?

[@raycooper2287]

Great video! Umm , your last statement? Can you tell me what you think the proper dosage in your eyes would be when using aquarium salt? ,, I use kosher salt and just used sea salt with my rainbows to see if it worked, Thank you, , any information on molly desease, I lost alot, not my platy though, just molly died two left.

[@SuperFauxhawk]

Hi Dr. Thank you for all this information. May I ask if epsom salt bath is safe for ranchu goldfish? I reckon my fish have sbd and been feeding peas but to no avail. Thank you..

[@JennyFromDaBlok25]

When doing your videos can you please provide the dosage per gallons as well? Thank you and I love your videos.

[@zenlondebot6128]

That's an easy calculation 1 gallon = 3.785 liters So just by multiply the amount of grams per liter by 3.785, you're getting the amount required per gallon

[@idkwhattoputherebuthi153]

Is there a dosage where it won’t kill plants but will help plants?

[@movieworld3274]

Sir my arowana was affected by pop eye infections we can use Epsom salt for cure the infection

[@ritesha8050]

Hey how is your arowana