Epsom Salts Vs Aquarium Salts

Do take note, your tank water magnesium level will rise when you are using epsom salt, so better to keep it for treatment purposes.

[gohly]

Originally Posted by krowana

Aquarium salt is non-Iodized sodium chloride. It's just a purer version of table salt. It is effective in relieving osmotic stress in fish as well as effective against protozoan and parasitic infestations in a freshwater setup.

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate (bath salts). Epsom Salt is an FDA-approved laxative. It help to flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Sulfates, one of the major components of Epsom Salt, have been shown effective in improving nutrient absorption and toxin elimination. There are several uses for Epsom Salts in this hobby, mainly to treat constipation and some forms of fungus. It is also used sometimes in buffering aquariums to raise the KH and PH along with baking soda for alkine based setups. Epsom salts when treating illness are especially effective in dips or short baths. It has the same effect on fish as it does people as it helps to relax the fish, loosen the muscles and ease a blockage. Make sure that if you use this product you buy a pure version of it which is free of dye's perfumes and additives. Alot of bath salts contain extra stuff like that which is not suitable for aquarium usage. It's best to treat in a hospital tank, monitering closely for signs of stress etc.

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Originally Posted by krowana

Aquarium salt is non-Iodized sodium chloride. It's just a purer version of table salt. It is effective in relieving osmotic stress in fish as well as effective against protozoan and parasitic infestations in a freshwater setup.

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate (bath salts). Epsom Salt is an FDA-approved laxative. It help to flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Sulfates, one of the major components of Epsom Salt, have been shown effective in improving nutrient absorption and toxin elimination. There are several uses for Epsom Salts in this hobby, mainly to treat constipation and some forms of fungus. It is also used sometimes in buffering aquariums to raise the KH and PH along with baking soda for alkine based setups. Epsom salts when treating illness are especially effective in dips or short baths. It has the same effect on fish as it does people as it helps to relax the fish, loosen the muscles and ease a blockage. Make sure that if you use this product you buy a pure version of it which is free of dye's perfumes and additives. Alot of bath salts contain extra stuff like that which is not suitable for aquarium usage. It's best to treat in a hospital tank, monitering closely for signs of stress etc.

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Originally Posted by S T HO

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Originally Posted by Hades

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Originally Posted by gohly

Very informative and help offered. Upz for you too.

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Originally Posted by cloudyrain

good and accurate information! nice avatar too!!

Thanks, bro.

[phillife76]

I went to a few LFS but i dun see any bag dat spell epsom in the packet of salts. Can any one tell me where can i get it? In area near Bukit Merah, Jurong , Bukit Batok or Choa chu kang ??? And can also descripe to me how it look like?

[Aroboy II]

Originally Posted by phillife76

I went to a few LFS but i dun see any bag dat spell epsom in the packet of salts. Can any one tell me where can i get it? In area near Bukit Merah, Jurong , Bukit Batok or Choa chu kang ??? And can also descripe to me how it look like?

Can get from Guardian Pharm. in box form. Take a look in my gallery under miscanellous.