discus and salt

[baller403]

Can anybody tell me if i should put a little salt in my discus tank? and what are the pros and cons.

[jvision]

Why are you adding salt? For most FW fish, salt really only needs to be added when removing parasites like ich. If you're talking about adding salt on a permanent basis, then I'd say no, you don't need to put any in.

[Funky_Fish14]

I think the salt would be counter-productive to maintaining the low pH that discus need. I dont know if I would add salt with discuss unless, as mentioned, you were trying to treat something. I do however run salt in my South and Central american tanks most of the time but its only like a quarter to half a cup in like 75g for example. Fish seem to heal from any injuries faster with a tad bit of salt in the tank and I dont use much so my pH isnt affected. I have yet to have any fish develop any infections from injury or get sick or anything and have been doing it this way for a couple years. *Knock on wood.

Cheers,

Chris