From the manufacturer
It’s Smart To Be Proactive!
The best way to keep your aquarium clean is to maintain good water quality. This will keep your fish strong and vibrant, as well as preventing disease.
How Do I Maintain A Healthy Environment?
It is important to test your aquarium water weekly to verify good quality in addition to a bi-weekly partial water change of no more than 25% to help reduce toxic buildup, remove debris the filter missed, and replenish the oxygen available to fish.
How Do I Take Good Care Of My Aquarium & Fish?
- Feed & observe fish daily
- Test water quality weekly
- Change 25% water every 2 weeks
- Restore your ecosystem monthly
Feed Your Fish Daily
Feed your fish twice daily with API Fish Food which contains nutritionally enhanced proteins, allowing for easy uptake of nutrients and maximum absorption, resulting in less excrement for clear, clean water. Take time to observe fish to ensure they are active & healthy and be sure to check water temperature.
Test Water Quality Weekly
An aquarium is a closed environment and in order for fish to thrive, water must be similar to that which could be found in their natural environment. Poor water quality can cause fish stress, illness and even loss. The 6 common water quality parameters are Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH, and water hardness (GH and KH) – all of which may vary over time and all are invisible to the eye which is why it is important to test weekly with API MASTER TEST KITS or API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS. It is also a good time to add API STRESS ZYME to keep your aquarium & gravel clean.
Change 25% Water Every 2 Weeks
In a closed aquarium environment there are no natural rivers or streams to carry away debris and other waste materials. It is important to renew 25% of the aquarium water every two weeks. When you change the water, it is important to know that tap water contains chemicals that make it safe for us to drink but harmful for fish, therefore add a water conditioner such as API STRESS COAT.
Restore Your Ecosystem Monthly
It is important to change your filter media & clean gravel monthly, however in doing so it can disrupt the fragile ecosystem of your aquarium. Use API QUICK START to strengthen it with ‘beneficial’ nitrifying bacteria that will naturally consume toxic compounds and help prevent fish stress. Also recommended when starting a new aquarium or changing the water.
FEED FISH DAILY
TEST WATER QUALITY WEEKLY
CHANGE 25% WATER EVERY 2 WEEKS
RESTORE ECOSYSTEM MONTHLY
API TEST KITS API STRESS ZYME API FIX API STRESS COAT API QUICK START API MELAFIX Use Weekly Helps monitor water quality Keeps aquarium clean Use Every 2 Weeks Makes tap water safe when changing water Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress Use Monthly Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress Use When Adding New Fish Prevents disease breakout
Making A Better Underwater World
At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world.
Krystal –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but came opened
Good value, but the corner of the box was ripped open and the salt was spilling out a little and all over the box when I received it. Not much got out, so not returning, but just a forewarning.
Betsy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best goldfish aid!
If you wat a happy and healthy gilsfish get this! Its known to cure ick, and remove some harmful parasites. And if they have some short of injury awuarium salt is know to cure it
brodie –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product, potentially annoying packaging.
This product came as described, but the cardboard carton it comes in was a little worn (most likely from the shipment and stocking from facility). There was a tiny hole in the carton when I received it, leaving some salt to escape. Thankfully, when I received the package, it was still safe to use for my betta. Just be careful when ordering as this product could come apart in the box being shipped!
Omar –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clean happy fish
I have a 45 gallon freshwater aquarium. Every so often i pour some salt when I do a 25 percent water change . My fish are healthy.
T. Barn –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Package was open and spilled out
When we got this delivered there was a hole in the box and the salt was spilling out.
Caitlin B –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Relief for inflamed gills
I’m currently using this on a Betta who is, quite literally, on the edge of death. He has what I suspect might be nitrate poisoning or ammonia poisoning, or probably both due to the extremely poor and neglectful conditions he came out of. I don’t expect him to pull through, but I am first putting in an effort to heal him just in case a miracle happens.His gills are so very inflamed and swollen, and his breathing is labored. Treating with antibiotics for possible secondary infections didn’t yield any results, and methylene blue baths don’t seem to be doing much but adding extra stress. After some research I decided to buy aquarium salt. I added this to his QT tank during a water change and checked on him a couple hours later – his gills are still open but they don’t look nearly as swollen. And his gilling/breathing rate has slowed remarkably. In fact, this is the most comfortable I’ve seen him in the past week.He still has fight in him which has made the decision of euthanasia especially tough for me. It has already been a week, and I have seen no notable changes in his condition – at least until I added the salt. But it’s a small improvement that I’m extremely grateful for. And regardless of how this ends for me and my betta, I’ll be using this aquarium salt in my freshwater tanks from now on.
10 people found this helpful
Angelic Lucas –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Does not dissolve
This salt does not dissolve like the salt I get from the pet store. And I can’t seem to get aquarium salt that is like the one I get at the pet store on Amazon.
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it but…
Amazon smashed it in a small box so it opened in a corner and a bunch spilled out. I like the product but not how Amazon packaged it!!!
Cmex84 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Massive box! MUCH better value!
We just started several aquariums, and already had some medical issues with the fish. So, we wanted to make sure we caught the sale on this stuff, while we could. Its great for a “sick tank” to treat fish, along with adding salt to the aquarium for fish that just do better with a bit of salt in their water.Make sure to price check this in stores….because usually things on Amazon are more expensive, but this one was on sale and couldn’t pass it up. Bought a few of them!
Jay –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saved my Fish from Popeye
In less then 24 hours, this aquarium salt saved my Fish from Popeye.The fish accidentally physically injured herself on an ornament. Woke up in the morning to find that her eye was severely enlarged. Also known as Popeye.How to?:Transfer the fish to a small 16 fl oz bowl. First Fill with water from main tank. Also slightly fill an empty, clean, water bottle, with water from the main tank. *Carefully* add 2.5 grams (half a teaspoon) to the water bottle, and shake until completely disolved into the water. Add the salt water solution to the 16 fl oz. Let the fish swim in the salt water for 30 minutes. No longer. Being exposed for too long or with too much salt can be fatal. Transfer fish back to the main tank and let them continue as normal. In 24-48 hours the injury should completely heal, or you can repeat the process after 48 hours if you feel it is necessary.*Make sure to take extra precautions when dosing with salt, if you put to much salt in, or do not follow the directions carefully it could cause them to go into shock. Thankfully, as long as you accurately measure, mix, and time your salt bath, you will see the benefits as I have.Measurements:1 Tablespoon (15grams) x 1 GallonOr1/2 Teaspoon (2.5 Grams) x 16fl ozIf writing this review saves even one fish, it was worth it, thanks for reading.
2 people found this helpful
chrissie –
4.0 out of 5 stars
killed my nerite snail
I am new this hobby. I did not realize This salt would kill my one and only snail. I added 1 tablespoon of this salt to my new aquarium after cycling it for 2 weeks, added salt and API stress coat and added my snail. He stopped moving and no change after 3 days so removed him, noted he died. Only change was the salt. So, although I am happy with this product and will use again, just be aware that it is not safe for snails. It did not harm the several plants that were in the tank, so happy about that.
Makenzie CastoMakenzie Casto –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Got what I was expecting
I read the reviews, and can say that the packaging is not perfect, as many say, however it was only slightly opened at the hole and not much salt got out. It’s a risk that I think is worth it
Rick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My fish loved it.
I use it to condition my Koi pond. It really helps protect their slim layer.
One person found this helpful
Faith –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Open, but Good
Much like other reviewers have stated, the box was a bit messed up when it got to me. There was some salt that had escaped, but the carton was mostly intact. When I opened it, the top of the carton was weak and the whole top opened.BUT, the salt is good and is helping to heal my fish.
Morgan Smith –
4.0 out of 5 stars
My fish are way healthier!
I have been keeping fish for a while now, only recently I discovered this aquarium salt and thought I would give it a try, sure enough it works great! I use 1 tbsp for every 3 gallons. I had a outbreak of ich a few days ago so I used this product with ich x and it was gone in a matter of 2 days with no fish loss! I will be using this product every water change! Btw I have a planted aquarium and 1 loach and the dose I have put in there has not affected them at all. Credit you are not supposed to put salt in with a loach but mine is showing no negative reactions! 100% worth it!
2 people found this helpful
Toy Peterson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It does as expected
This works when treating sick or stressed out fish. Just remember do not use this if you have snails or shrimps in your tank. It’s best to pull out the fish who need it. Also rinse the fish off before returning it to your community tank.
Selah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Salt
Good. Big box. It is what it says it is.
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
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great item thanks
Evan –
4.0 out of 5 stars
great to use for sick fish
always a must have in case a fish has an issue, a little goes a long way!
Marc –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Expect an open container
Great product, good price but I had to cancel my auto delivery. Every single delivery was open and pouring salt from the Amazon box. Terrible packaging by Amazon!
Em –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My tank looks cleaner longer
I used this product so my tank can stay cleaner longer.
Jennifer WhitesideJennifer Whiteside –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Arrived but all over the box
Arrived on time, have not used yet.Pleased with the size of the product.However, it arrived ripped open at the top and salt was all over the box. Better packing/packaging would have solved that, I think.
Dale Hansen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
I use it for my tank all the time helps keep fish healthy and the tank clear as a bell
Bianka Illyes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
YES YES YES
As a fish keeper this is something you need to have on hand ALWAYS! Has saved many fish lives & conditions.
One person found this helpful
AlinkaAlinka –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Do not use more than recommended.One person found this helpful
Miss Tina –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s good for my aquarium
How can you go wrong with Aquarium salt My fish is staying to be calm and it helps with the water too
Rentay –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome product
I wish the seller or Amazon would place the carton in a ziplock bag or heat shrink wrap so the product isn’t all in the box at delivery. Other than that it’s a great product and at a great price.
james Marino –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Box arrived damaged
Shipment was late and carton was damaged , would’ve returned it but my tanks needed salt didn’t want to wait for another possible delayed shipment
Gianni Breck –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for every aquarium!
I’ve been using salt in my 20 gallon freshwater aquarium for as long as I can remember. I always add aquarium salt to my freshwater tank at every water change to actively maintain a natural balance of electrolytes in my fish body fluids. As stated, electrolytes are essential for the uptake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide and ammonia through the gills. A lack of electrolytes may cause serious health problems. During water change, I usually remove way more water (50-60%) than the suggested quantity (i.e. 20-25%) but have never encountered any issues. I always then add a lot of Kordon AmQuel (nitrate, ammonia, chlorine and chloramine remover) and NovAqua water conditioner to detoxify the water while providing anti-virus protection for my fish every time along with about 2 tablespoons of API aquarium salt. My fish have always look happy swimming around without any diseases or parasites. I like that the salt granules dissolve almost immediately when I pour them directly into the tank after every water change. I thought they would sit at the bottom of the tank for a while but the granules never last more than a few seconds before being completely dissolved. Note that because salt accumulates in the water, it is important to never add salt except after water changes or you will definitely have too much salt content in your tank. I only add one tablespoon (or a tad less) per 5 gallons (19L) of water I removed to be on the safe side. It’s amazing that I can purchase 65-oz of this salt for less than $5 because they usually charge double or treble the price at my local pet stores. Overall, this API aquarium salt is excellent so I would definitely recommend it. It’s a must have for all aquariums (salt or freshwater)! It really does help to improve gill function, reduce stress, facilitate osmoregulation and promote disease recovery. I would give it a solid 5.0/5.0. -10/09/2014
Joe B_29 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aquarium salt
Good price for aquarium salt. Helps keep the fish healthy and happy.
Shilgiia –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Received but it was opened and the grains spilled out
I’ve seen some other reviews mentioned that the box was open and it is the same for me. It comes in a milk carton box and the and under the folds they left it open for some reason. Spilled all over the package and my desk. Other than that haven’t tested the product itself yet.
Richardswife –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I love this for my betta and he does too!
David Tankersley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
It is and does exactly what it says.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described
Great for what it is meant to do.
Tagreed –
5.0 out of 5 stars
JUST THE best
It cured my fish who was on the brink of death his name is spot
One person found this helpful
pita –
5.0 out of 5 stars
As advertised
Somethings just don’t need a review. Good product, reputable company
Randal H. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worked as described
Simple product that worked as expected. Good value.
Craig Wright –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Aquarium Salt
Good product and reliable! Shipping was fast
Warren Bradley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needed stuff
Good product
Shae –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A necessity
Something all betta owners should have on hand!
Alexa M. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Used to help Betta fin rot, minor complaints (Betta fin rot information included if you need help!)
I purchased this API aquarium salt for it’s healing properties in my freshwater Betta tank. He was coming down with a tiny section of fin rot because of poor water quality for a short period of time. This, along with very frequent 25%-50% water changes helped heal his fin rot. (The water changes alone may have worked fine, but I wanted to add salt for extra help in regrowth.)I really only have 2 complaints:1- The granules vary, but some are quite large. Even by adding them to a small cup of boiling water and stirring frequently it took several minutes to properly dissolve. If not dissolved properly and added gradually it can burn your fish!2- The directions are not very clear. They are listed in 3 languages, so that’s nice, but there is plenty of room for more clarity on dosing your tank. (The product label is on 2 of the 4 sides so they could actually use another side for information to add clarity.) It states that you can either add 1 rounded tablespoon for every 5 gallons OR 1/2 rounded teaspoon for every gallon. The fist measurement gives you a 1 tbsp to 5 gallon ratio while the second measurement give you a 0.83 tbsp to 5 gallon ratio. I guess it’s trying to be helpful for those with a tiny bowl or small hospital tank??? It mentions NOTHING about dissolving the salt first or adding it gradually. If you are treating your fish and don’t happen to learn that in your own research, then you may end up just plopping the measurement into your tank and harming your fish.***I do appreciate that it mentions that some live plants may not tolerate the salt. I chose to risk it and many did ok. They didn’t grow much, but didn’t seem harmed. A few did lose leaves and kinda melt away though. I simply removed those that were not tolerating the salt for the time being.***I also appreciated the packaging mentioning that the salt does not evaporate so be careful not to compound it. For example, when I did a 25% water change, I dissolved and added 25% of the salt I had previously dosed my tank with to the new dechlorinated water.Compared to other retailers the price is good considering the volume you get. Plus the convenience of not going to a store is nice.NOTE ON TREATING BETTA FIN ROT:(Just thought I’d add this in hope that it might be helpful for someone.)Fin rot is common, so don’t feel horrible if you are dealing with it. Doing lots of research before any treatment is very important! Anyone can type anything on the internet that information will pop up in a google search. Read lots of different opinions, watch many reputable/informative videos and do your best to understand why your Betta has fin rot in the first place.If you don’t have a heater or filter this is the first change your should make when combatting fin rot. All Bettas (even healthy ones) with benefit from these tank additions. (If your house temperature NEVER falls below 78F you may not need need a heater, but most of us do for at least part of the year. It can easily be unplugged or removed when not needed.) Bettas don’t like a strong current so a sponge filter works great. If you have a filter that is built into your aquarium or came with a set, there probably an easy way to baffle it for your Betta’s comfort. I added an aquarium sponge to the output of mine.Your could be biting it’s own fin which looks like bites taken out opposed to a fraying or melting of the fins. This often happens on the caudal (think tail) fins pretty much in line with where your Betta’s mouth could reach. You may even observe your Betta seemingly “chase its tail.” My research tells me this often happens when a Betta is unhappy so consider if your tank is large enough. Betta’s enjoy stimulation so a Betta leaf, hide and silk plants are an easy addition to try if you don’t already have them.The fin damage could be caused by sharp objects in the tank. This may look like a tattered or ripped fin. Betta fins are very delicate. It’s good to check all decorations thoroughly by rubbing your fingers over them. You can possibly alter them to make them safe (like sanding down a rough area of driftwood) but be sure that only soft items are in your tank. Even some plastic plants may be damaging your Betta’s fins so many people recommend silk or live plants only.Unclean water may have caused your fin rot. Even if it looks clear to you, it may be full of harmful ammonia, nitrites or nitrates. If you don’t have a test kit, investing in one will help keep your Betta healthy. The API master test kit provides LOTS of tests and is very accurate.For me, I learned that I was not cleaning my tank the best that I could. I house 1 male Betta and 2 Nerite snails in a 5 gallon planted tank. Nerite snails help with algae, but they also poop a lot, so there was lots of animal waste my tank. Because I have a planted tank and was trying to allow some plants to carpet the bottom, I did not agitate my substrate enough when cleaning. I was also not consistent with my weekly water changes when work got busy. Big mistakes that led to a little fin rot.Along with 25% weekly water changes to reduce waste it is important to gravel vac the detritus up from your tank so that bad bacteria does not grow in your substrate. Use your siphon to press down into the substrate. Once you see lots of substrate getting pulled up (along with the detritus) lift the siphon a few inches out of the substate and give it a wiggle. This should release the substrate but allow the detritus to continue up the tubing. (If substate gets caught and slows down suction it can easily be removed by taking out your siphon and piking it with a clean wooded skewer.) If you are working around plants, do this method to the exposed substrate only. Wiggle the vac or use a clean/unused wooden chopstick or skewer to agitate around the substate of your plant. This will make the detritus start to float into the water and you can suck it up there.I also find it helpful to take a new toothbrush that I have designated for tank cleaning to the leaves of my plants. I noticed some brown algae (diatom) buildup forming on them. I initially thought they may be dying, but the brown layer came off easily and once removed it helped them grow better. On smaller leaves I just gently rubbed it off with my fingers. I use the same brush to scrub off my driftwood. You can use it on the inside glass of your aquarium too if you have a large buildup of algae, but if not then you don’t need to.I have moss glued to my driftwood so I use my hands to agitate that and sometimes pull or trim off excess or weakened growth. This helps encourage new growth. I plop any removed moss into an open mason jar full of dechlorinated water and set it on the window sill to grow more fresh green algae over a month or so. Sometimes I replace that water and sometimes I top it off with a splash of old aquarium water for some plant nutrients.It is also important to note that if you have any uneaten food (pellets that fall or messy bits from a frozen food feeding) you should pull out your siphon and remove them within a few minutes. They will pollute your tank and cause problems for your fish (and you).Sometimes you have to learn the hard way, but cleaning your tank is often more involved than just scooping out some water once in a while! Good luck with your fin rot and don’t forget to do your research!
276 people found this helpful
Carl M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best values in the aquarium market
It is just salt but the fact that 65 ounces is 10 dollars is an amazing deal. I bought this once in 2018, 6 years ago and only now need another. I have tried many medications with fish but many times it actually just stress them out more, treating my monster fish is hard as they have much room for bacteria to grow and attack them, you must make sure the water quality is good as in most cases this is the problem causing sickness and fish have an amazing ability to heal on their own if given good conditions but this product helps promote slime coat growth and MOST (WARNING: Catfish and invertebrates do not like salt at all!!!!) – most fish heal very well with this. sometimes the best treatment truly is the simplest
Majid –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful product
I was weary buying this product for my two freshwater tanks thinking it was impulsive and unnecessary. I added the salt to new water during a water change and let it dissolve for 30 mins before changing the water. The water looks more pristine and fish and acting/looking healthier. Great for freshwater, the only problem was the package arrived damaged most likely opened during shipping
Mr. T Charlotte-NC-USA –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Price for the amount received
Excellent Price for the amount received. I don’t use as much as the directions says by my own reasons. Main thing SALT DOESNTEVAPORATE, so keep tat in mind when adding more. By my own experience Salt concentration can build up if you can’t judge by doing your math.
2 people found this helpful
EDDIE K PHILLIPSEDDIE K PHILLIPS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Freshwater & Salt
Over 20 years in the hobby. I have not always used aquarium salt, and I got away with it. But I never changed the substrate. The substrate houses desirable bacteria. Aquarium salt helps fish heal and promotes the growth of good bacteria that grows on everything in the aquarium, like substrate. Once my aquariums mature I don’t see a need for the salt. However, if a fish seems to act odd, I add the correct amount of salt, but read the directions carefully and study how others have successfully used it. Then, experiment with what I currently have stocked in my aquarium at that time. Everyone has different aquarium environments, fish, ages of fish, etc., so it’s always an experiment hobbyist are learning to be successful with. I successfully use this salt in my aquariums featured on my social media (Adroit Living…Tina). My freshwater artificial decor and planted aquariums, discus, and all my featured fish do well using this salt, within respect of the direction and behavior of the fish.Remember, salt doesn’t dissolve, you must remove it.Don’t over salt your freshwater aquarium if you’re using salt.One of these boxes arrived open and it is not safe for my fish.
4 people found this helpful
Scott K Peterson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfied Customer!!!
I am very happy with my purchase! I highly recommend the seller!
Dana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
good product
needed to do a clean tank
Elizabeth K. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have!
I have a beautiful Beta…he got a brown starting all over him almost up to his little eye and his fins were looking bad…I got this product and within 2 days he was healing! A couple weeks ago I saw the ICK white spots…once again this miracle salt took care of him! All was gone within a week!!! Here’s to another great API products!
Lexi –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works good, but..
This salt works great for the tank, but each time I have ordered it has arrived open. Salt spills everywhere over my other purchases and ruins the other products. Amazon replaced the first one, but the second one came the same way :/
One person found this helpful
Good product. Received as displayed on Amazon. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Good and satisfied. Received as displayed on Amazon
Alban Zogaj –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Use wisely
Though it’s just salt make sure to research what fish you plan to use it on and for what purpose and what else is in the tank. I’m not a veterinarian or a marine biologist, but my experience with it when I dose the amount it suggests you see it breaking down in the water it looks like what heat rising from asphalt would. I have noticed all my fish will go check it out, some leave right away, some others stay and like bathe in the rising salt. The claim is it helps rid of exterior parasites etc, I’ve only used it for fish who have some external issues or seem like they need it. Does it fire anything or do what it suggests I don’t know but some fish seem to gravitate to it so for them it must be doing something.
4 people found this helpful
Rena AnamegeRena Anamege –
5.0 out of 5 stars
May have saved my goldfishes lives
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(First 3 pics are before aquarium salt, last 3 are after aquarium salt)One of my goldfish had started getting pretty sick. He developed fin rot and the ich, and I started panicking cuz I didn’t know what to do. Eventually he started passing it to my other fish (she got better in a few hours tho) and I became desperate. I looked on YouTube and google, but a lot of the thing I saw leaves tanks discolored or fishes dead. It was not a risk worth taking and then I stumbled upon aquarium salt, no bad reviews, and a ton of benefits. So I instantly dropped the money on this. Cleaned my fish tank, changed the water, added the aquarium salt, and went to bed. Honestly had a hard time sleeping cuz I didn’t know if I would wake up the next day with both fish lifeless and upside down or not. When I woke up I saw that they were still alive and looking so much better! Even my extremely shy fish came out of her corner and started swimming and playing a lot. Within two days the fin rot and ich had completely disappeared and healed. Thank you for saving my fish!
3 people found this helpful
Placeholder –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Product opened
The product had already been opened and salt had spilled out in the shipping box. I really like API products but was not happy with the way it was shipped.
Carol Mello –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended by Animal Planet longed bearded guy and me
I have a goldfish, actually I have a bunch of goldfish, but one in particular is having problems. His main problem was and is tail and fin rot. It all started when another goldfish got rough with him and started nipping at his tail and fins during feeding time. That rough fish, after being moved to another tank and getting rough with his new tank mates, and after spending time in a big old glass salad bowl, eventually ended up with his own private tank and with a new name: Hannibal the cannibal. Meanwhile I needed to do something about my sweet goldfish with the disappearing tail. The author of the Animal Planet books on goldfish suggested the most conservative treatment for goldfish when you’re not sure what it has (fungus? viral? bacteria?) is salt baths but not any salt but aquarium salt (but most especially not table salt). At first I did not have any aquarium salt and the discount pet store I normally used does not carry aquarium salt, only the mixes for making up a tank for saltwater fish. So I used Kosher salt. It’s kosher, right, so it has to be very clean and healthy? It worked. The tail and fin rotting stopped but the poor guy still had shabby fins. Plus I was using up all of my husband’s Kosher salt. So I ordered some from Amazon. I don’t know who I ordered it from but it came in good time and was just what I wanted. So I kept up the salt baths for little Zipper and it seemed like we had the whole tail and fin rot whipped and his fins and tail began growing back very nicely. Good stuff. After a month of good results when no more signs of rotting were going on, I gave the poor fellow a rest on the daily salt baths.Zipper was good for a couple of weeks, maybe a month. In the meantime, my oldest cat came down with bone marrow cancer and I am so distraught over her slowly dying and other stuff going on that I slack off on my aquarium monitoring and Zipper monitoring. So last night I look real good at Zipper, and OMG, his tail is looking a little ragged and there was a red streak in it so it’s back to the salt baths for Zipper. He’s gonna have salt baths until he is absolutely all better, full tail regeneration and everything else about him in prime condition.I swear by salt baths. But don’t stop them too soon.
21 people found this helpful
Evan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff!
Been using this for YEARS! Great for the occasional sick fish as well as for regular water changes. Just follow the directions for general use and consult online resources for concentration requirements for sick fish. First time getting the massive package, so now an awesome product at an even more awesome price!!
2 people found this helpful
Adriana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
worth every penny
okay let me just start off by saying simply, buy it. keep it ready, handy, stored whatever just get yourself some. i have had these two betta fish for a couple years in a divided tank the male a bit older than the female, recently had a fungus outbreak lord knows how but it happened to my male and spread across to my female. i used meth blue and heaters and i was able to get my female back to health but my male eventually succumbed to his sickness. well after treating the entire tank, keeping in mind both were removed and quarantined but not messed with, i added the female back in and the next day she was covered and bloated and stuck at the top i felt so bad it was totally my fault and i tried treating her but nothing. she too passed once i added some jungle fungus it like killed her as it dissolved totally broke my heart. soooooo after some time and deep deep cleaning of the tank i got a new fish added him in all was well i made the mistake of tossing a moss ball in from their old tank and all hell broke lose again. my new fish who i rescued and had nursed back to health ready for a tank was now going through the loops just exactly as my last two. this was my last resort i drained some tank water into a bucket, dosed the salt accordingly, scooped my fish by hand and dropped into the buck and instantly the stuff came off my little buddy as he swam around i let him sit for a few once he relaxed i scooped him into a temp tank with cleaned water and added tannins, big fan of leaves and alder cones, hes been chillin a few days no sign of anything. gonna get rid of my moss balls and start all over but im so sad i didnt find this sooner i couldve saved my two most prized fishies S.I.P do yourself a favor and keep this handy i now add it to my other betta fish tanks when i do water changes and its great results in all 3 thanks
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Blaydese –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t see any difference.
Used this on a variety of fish, tanks and systems, and tank 2 and 3 are in same shape as tank 1 I used this in. I used other medicines and chemicals to mend the adopted fish I got. I get a betta with a big ol’ tumor and this salt did nothing for him, then when I used the actual meds and whatnot, he got better.
K Hickman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saw immediate improvement.
I decided to add this to my freshwater aquarium because of the supposed benefits. Things like, electrolytes, improved breathing, illness prevention, etc. I will say that I saw an immediate improvement from my fish. I do weekly water changes. After adding some aquarium salt, I noticed my fish weren’t gasping (okay. maybe they weren’t “gasping” for breath per se), like they had been before. This plus regular maintenance has kept my mind at ease concerning my aquariums. I understand that freshwater aquarium plants may not take kindly to the addition of salt in the water. My anubias and Java fern have been growing just fine at the recommended dose of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water. They are even growing larger and and allowing me to propagate them! Having a 75 gallon, a 40 breeder and a 35 cube, I decided to order the huge 50 pound bag of this stuff. Just doesn’t make sense to order the smaller (more expensive) amounts anymore. It’s going to go to good use!!! 😁😁😁
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John Pansini –
5.0 out of 5 stars
API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 33-Ounce Box
Aquarium salt is good for fish. API is one of the best out there.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Betta loves this
I use with every full water change. When you dump the salt in it bubbles and my Betta goes over to the spots and just hovers, he loves it and seems to be doing very well with it