Salt is also very effective in
killing bacteria and parasites in the pond. When added in proper doses,
salting your pond can dramatically reduce the threat of disease affecting
your fish.
It's just like with humans - we
are always exposed to the common cold cells in their body, but can usually
resist if their immune system is strong. Similarly, pond fish and KOI are
always exposed to some degree of parasite and bacteria presence in the pond,
but by keeping their immune system strong and their slime coat thick, you
shouldn't have any problems.
Pond fish actively maintain a
natural balance of electrolytes in their body fluids. Electrolytes such as
potassium, sodium, chloride, calcium and magnesium are removed from the
water by chloride cells located in the gills. These electrolytes are
essential for the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide and
ammonium across gill membranes.
The lack of electrolytes can
cause serious health problems to the fish. Pond Salt is an all natural salt,
providing the essential electrolytes fish need to survive. Pond Salt is not
just a table salt ( sodium chloride ). It is made from evaporated sea water.
Evaporated sea water contains the necessary electrolytes pond fish need.
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, sometimes called osmotic shock. Osmotic
shock interrupts healthy gill function by reducing the intake of oxygen and
the release of carbon dioxide and ammonium from the fish. Pond Salt reduces
the risk of osmotic shock by supplying natural electrolytes through the
chloride cells in the gills.
Nitrite Toxicity
Overcrowding and overfeeding can
lead to elevated nitrite levels especially in newly set-up ponds. The
nitrite ion NO 2 enters the gills and prevents the blood from carrying
oxygen resulting in nitrite toxicity or "methemoglobinemia". Pond Salt will
temporarily block the toxic effect of nitrite.
All natural Pond Salt is safe and
non-toxic to all pond fish when used as directed. Pond Salt can be used
safely with Pond Care water conditioners, filtration materials and fish
foods.
Directions for Use:
1. When used as a general tonic
for fish, and as a stress reducer, add 2 -1/2 cups full (728g) of Pond Salt
for each 100 gallons (378 L) of pond water. Sprinkle salt evenly around the
perimeter of the pond. Avoid any contact between salt crystals and pond
plants. If this is not feasible, pre-dissolve salt first.
