Epsom Salts Vs Aquarium Salts

Hi ............. Looking for help.
Please share your experience in using Epsom Salts. Can I use the Epsom Salts like the Aquarium Salts that I have been using ? eg same amount of Qty ? My tanks size are 4X2X2 and 4X2.5X2. ( LXWXH ). Many thanks in advance.

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.

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.

Hi Bro,
Thanks for sharing detail info on Epsom Salts. So I cannot replace the aquarium salts with Epsom salts for normal use. Thanks.

To play safe, better not.

i will use epson salt to gether w normal. when i wanna "deworm" my fish

[SickLid]

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.

Well said, I wouldn't have said it better.

[derickyam]

Originally Posted by S T HO

Hi ............. Looking for help.
Please share your experience in using Epsom Salts. Can I use the Epsom Salts like the Aquarium Salts that I have been using ? eg same amount of Qty ? My tanks size are 4X2X2 and 4X2.5X2. ( LXWXH ). Many thanks in advance.

bro, check this link. hope can help u to know more abt epsom salt in depth.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...ht=epsom+salts

Originally Posted by SickLid

Well said, I wouldn't have said it better.

Thanks, bro. And for your upz too.

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.

Hi Bro...
Forgot to ups your rep point. Try to do it today. Sorry. Thanks again.

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.

good and accurate information! nice avatar too!!