Pond Care POND SALT is an all-natural salt, providing essential electrolytes fish need to survive. POND SALT is not just a table salt (sodium chloride). It is made from evaporated seawater. How POND SALT helps improve gill function to reduce stress…
During periods of disease and stress, healthy gill function is disturbed. This can lead to the loss of electrolytes through the gills, called osmotic shock. Osmotic shock reduces the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide and ammonium from the gills. POND SALT reduces the risk of osmotic shock by replenishing natural electrolytes fish need.
How POND SALT reduces nitrite toxicity…
Overcrowding and overfeeding can lead to elevated nitrite levels, especially in newly set-up ponds. The nitrite ion N02- enters the gills and prevents the blood from carrying oxygen, resulting in nitrite toxicity or by blocking the uptake of nitrite ions (methemoglobinemia). POND SALT will reduce the toxic effect of nitrite.
Won't adding salt to my pond make it like saltwater?
No. The level of salt added is very low compared to seawater.
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Will adding Pond Salt change the pH?
No. Pond Salt contains nothing that will change the pH.
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I heard that salt adds oxygen to the water. Is this true?
No. The electrolytes in Pond Salt will help fish breathe but salt will not increase the oxygen level.
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Will Pond Salt increase my water hardness?
No. There are trace amounts of calcium but not enough to cause an increase in hardness.
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Will Pond Salt kill algae?
No. The concentration used in the pond will not kill algae. Some pond owners sprinkle salt directly on floating mats of algae but the results are quite unsatisfactory.
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Will Pond Salt hurt my plants?
Some aquatic plants are sensitive to salt. By following our directions for use with plants, your aquatic plants will thrive.
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Do I add Pond Salt every time I add water?
No. While water evaporates, salt does not. Add more salt only after making a water change. If you take out 100 gallons of water add only enough salt to treat the amount of water you add back to the pond (100 gallons). The PondCare Salt Level Test Kit makes adjusting the salt level easy. No more guessing, just test and see how much salt is needed.
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