Aquarium salt for Freshwater Shrimp?

JoshGuppy · Post by **JoshGuppy** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:51 pm

Will red cherries survive in a freshwater aquarium that has just a tiny bit of salt in it? (1tsp per 10 gallons)?
If not, ill just do a few water changes before I add them in.
Josh

antoinette · Post by **antoinette** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:53 pm

I don't know for sure but i would go for the waterchanges myself

Post by **Mustafa** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:27 pm

Red Cherries can live and breed in moderately brackish water, but they need to gradually adjust to it. However, I would be very careful with just "Aquarium Salt" since I have seen how a Pet Store owner killed his shrimp by using "Aquarium Salt" in their tank. I would only use sea salt to create brackish conditions if you are so inclined.

Having said that, Red Cherries do not need salt so it's best to not use it to begin with.

Mustafa

JoshGuppy · Post by **JoshGuppy** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:38 pm

good deal, i actually use Kosher Salt, but its the same thing.
I will do many water changes before adding them into the main tank, theyre getting so big!!! I have like 7 bright red ones and 3 pale ones, so I'm guessing its mostly female, which is good! More babies for me!