Adding Salt to Your Pond

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Did you know that Salt is pretty amazing in it's ability?
Yes, salt can help you in maintain your koi pond water quality. Its chemical contents help you to control algae, detoxify Nitrites, kill parasites and it's antiseptic qualities.


Salt is agreat item to use for your water ponds, but first... you need to know how much to add.
We feel that a 0.1% continual salt bath is a good level to run at all the time.
To achieve this level, add 1¼ ounces of salt per 10 gallons of pond water.

The maximum level of salt that you can run without major damage to the fish is 0.3%.
This high salt level is used for treating fish wounds and parasites. To achieve this level, add 3.8 oz. of salt per 10 gallons. This salt level is better suited for a bath, or in a hospital tank. Never ever take your main pond up to a level like this. Long term exposure to high salt content will damage or kill the fish and your biological filter. This salt level should be used for a 15 minute bath only.

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