So many conflicting views. Some people swear by salt in moderation. Thanks anyway
Your word, 'reticent' is the key word. Don't use it. You have freshwater, not brackish water fish. Use salt by exception and in isolated conditions. Some authors are lazy and publish books and papers without doing research. They use no scientific method whatsoever. They just propagate unsubstantiated claims such as, salt cures many illnesses so it must be good all of the time. The use of salt in ponds is analogous to an incorrect medical diagnosis and ending up with diagnosis momentum where regardless of the facts, the misdiagnosis never goes away. Back in the late 1960's and very early 1970's many pet shops and 'experts' recommended to regularly dose aquariums with antibiotics to ward off all sorts of afflictions. The end result was disastrous. I don't use salt in my ponds. However, I might change my mind if someone produced peer reviewed, empirical data clearly proving the continuous use of salt at some level, is beneficial.
Hi there. I did have them yes. Took one of fish to local fish keeper and then used permanganate baths to cure and now add anti parasite chem to pond.
Plants are fine i didnt use too much salt. I was advised adding some as it acts like a tonic for the fish and helps prevent parasites. Its an uphill battle trying to keep them healthy. Mine is a raised pond i had built 2 years ago 8500litre i dont overstock with fish but have lost a few over this period.
