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Author:  mcfly [ Sep 25th, '12, 22:51 ]
Post subject:  Salt in water

I have recently had some tilapia die.All test on water come back ok.I have not used any salt in the water,but see it being discussed a lot on the forum.Is this something I need to do?I have a 250g.ibc system.Recently about 10 of my 50 fish have died.
Thanks,
Mark

Author:  keith [ Sep 25th, '12, 22:53 ]
Post subject:  Re: Salt in water

50 fish is probably overstocked for an ibc.. how much gb do you have? what are your water tests showing?

Author:  mcfly [ Sep 26th, '12, 03:51 ]
Post subject:  Re: Salt in water

ph 7.5
amonia0
nirite0
nitrate40-50ppm
Are these within limits,and should I be testing for anything else?My growbed is about 3-4ft.with 3 tomatoe 4romian lettuce,and 2 green pepper plants.
Thanks,
mark

Author:  arbe [ Sep 26th, '12, 05:16 ]
Post subject:  Salt in water

How many gallons of growbed/media do you have? Are you running an air pump? What size are your fish?

Author:  mcfly [ Sep 26th, '12, 06:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: Salt in water

I am not sure how many gallons of grow bed media I have.My fish are almost 8weeks old and 4-5 inches.They seem very health and are eating well,but still 8-10 have died in the last 2-3 weeks.
Thanks Again,
Mark

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