can i use this salt?

[Jessielynn1024]

Id like to start using salt in my aquariums to use as a preventative and have a bag of diamond crystals solar salt from home depot is it safe to usr its meant for melting ice

 

[lloyd378]

I doubt it..... but I know nothing about that specific salt. I'd wait for actual expert opinions, which I would never label myself as... :

 

[DMD123]

Here are some links for you to read up on:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?421683-Can-I-use-this-water-softener-from-Lowe-s-Diamond-Crystal-brand

http://forums.eastcoastcichlids.org/archive/index.php/t-3509.html

http://flowerhornrusforum.com/topic/8641194/1/

So from what I gather in reading the info is that it should be fine to use. Just be careful when using water softening salts because some brands may have additives. If in doubt look for the MSDS sheet on the manufacturers website and this will give you the info you need to do a little research.

 

[Seattle_Aquarist]

Id like to start using salt in my aquariums to use as a preventative and have a bag of diamond crystals solar salt from home depot is it safe to usr its meant for melting ice

Hi Jessielynn1024,

The Diamond Crystals Solar Salt is 100% sodium chloride, no additives, according to the MSDS for the product. http://www.lakeland.edu/AboutUs/MSDS/PDFs/250/Salt%20for%20Water%20Softeners%20%28Culligan%20&%20Cargill%29.pdf and it should be safe for your tanks.

If you don't have delicate fish or live plants then one level tablespoon per 5 gallons is a good dosage. I would not add it all at once but rather over several days.

 

[hbluehunter]

I've used that salt for about 5 years now.. Works like a champ for me..

 

[Jessielynn1024]

And its the blue bag ? If so how much regular one tbl spoon per gal?

 

[Jessielynn1024]

I meant per 5 gal lol

 

[hbluehunter]

I'm not sure on the color of bag, i just grab it from Home Depot..
I haven't measured it out, i just throw in a Red solo cup or 2, when i add salt to my 300 gal..lol

 

[Madness]

The only issue with salt is that it will soften the water. And yes 1tbl /5gal.
When i add salt, which is only when i see issues, i use the non iodized salt from Costco. 20lbs for 4$. I use what you have in my SA tank to help soften the water