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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

The proper use of this all natural Aquarium Salt can reduce fish stress, add natural electrolytes and improve gill function.

Average Customer Rating: 4.882 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
16 of 17 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Reviews for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Top 25 Contributor Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
I Like It, January 15, 2010
by PetOwingIndividual from Pennsylvania

Pros: nice size crystals, in no way messy, easily dissolves, good to make brackish water, red claw mangrove crabs love it, easy to clean up if you spill any

"I got this aquarium salt so that I could create a brackish environment for my Fiddler and Red Claw Mangrove Crabs. It comes in nice size crystals that can be easily measured and dissolves quickly in water. The crystals are not even messy so if you spill any like I did, you will be able to clean it up with your fingers, and you dont need to pull out the vacuum. My crabs and I like it and they have been happy and healthy for the longest time. I will definitely buy some more when my current supply runs out."

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 5 or more
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Weekly

Review 2 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Can't do a water change without it!, December 4, 2009
by Bettabuddy from Canada

Pros: easy to use

"My betta was really stressed out and was biting his tail frequently because of stress. After buy this miracle, he was quite active and was no longer biting his tail. This was probably the best investment towards my fish that i ever made, beside the fish it self."

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 1
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Monthly

Review 3 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Works great, November 20, 2009
by ItIsMe from Grafton, MA

"this stuff works great I have a fancy goldfish setup in a new 55 gallon tank it is the first fish i have introduced to the new tank and it spent most of its time for its first 2 days around the bottom corner of the tank not eating and exhibiting other signs of constipation. At first I thought the fish was just stressed from the move but then it started to become very lethargic and seemed to float neutrally buoyant when it wasnt hiding in the corner. I took the fish out and soaked it in 1/4 tsp of salt with 1 teaspoon of stresscoat and about a quart of water for about 5 minutes, while I did this i added the recommended amount of salt to the aquarium 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for goldfish so about 9 tablespoons for 55 gallons. (use far less for tropical fish) In less than 4 hours the fish has made what seems to be a total recovery and is swimming around normally and with energy. Great stuff miracle cure!"

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 3
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Monthly

Review 4 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!, September 30, 2009
by wait0what0huh from California

Pros: amazing for fin rot

"This is the best stuff in the world for fin rot. I started using it in my tank three days ago and my betta is almost completely cured after having it for almost two months!! It has also helped his gills. An overall amazing product for freshwater fish."

What is your gender?: F
How many pets do you have?: 3
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Weekly

Review 5 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Top 100 Contributor Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Love It!, February 15, 2009
by NemoCynthia from Maryland, USA

"I used API Aquarium Salt to protect my fish while I cycled my tank and when my friend's tank had a terrible case of Ich. It is very easy to use and very cheap. 5 Stars!"

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 4
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Weekly

Review 6 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Fish Rescue!!, July 3, 2008
by ChunkzNGizmoBlackMoors from Greenville, NC (East Carolina University)

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"Whenever I get a fish that has been in a community tank i add this aquarium salt to the water to help ensure that my new fish hasn't caught anything that could harm them or when I rescue a sick betta that has been poorly taken care of this product usually does the trick. It also works well if the fish has been fed too much and is constipated. If the fish gets really sick i'll put them in a small holding tank and give them a salt bath for a few mintues. Works like a charm."

What is your gender?: F
How many pets do you have?: 2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Monthly
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 7 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Aquarium Salt, March 10, 2008
by deegirl2be from Philadelphia, PA

"I have been using Aquarium Salt for a couple of years now and have been sold with the product ever since. I use it every time that I do a water change and I like the fact that it is natural. I also use it when a fish gets stressed out and it has always worked wonders to calm the fish down. Since I started using this product I have noticed that my Tetras have been more active and hide less. I have also noticed that their gill function is always great. My tetras have also showed better coloration since I started using it and I have noticed less torn and diseased fins as well. This product is a must for any aquarium owner."

Review 8 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Top 100 Contributor Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
A must-have for fish longevity, October 27, 2007
by Slicky from Charlotte NC

"This is good stuff for sure. Keeps fish active and ALIVE through an initial nitrogen cycle. A few pieces of advice though:

1) DISSOLVE it first in a bucket of water that you have extracted from the aquarium and then pour it back in. DO NOT throw the granules straight from the box into the tank. If you do and any of it lands on your pleco or other bottom dweller, it will BURN HIS SKIN!

2) Dose exactly as directed on the box. More is not better. You still have a freshwater tank after all.

3) Don't use this product if you keep snails in your aquarium. They do not tolerate salt at any level and will die quickly."

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 5 or more
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Monthly
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Review 9 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great stuff!, October 9, 2007
by Evan from Pensacola, Fl.

"At first, I didn't think that this salt was necessary for freshwater, but boy was I wrong! My aunt told me about it, so I tried it. It made my fish's activity increase 10-fold!!! I've also found that this will decrease the fish's susceptability to disease! it is a MUST for live bearers! if you have a mix of live bearers and egg layers, that's ok, it won't hurt the others. Buy this if you enjoy (and care about) your fish! You really have no excuse NOT to buy it, considering that it'a so inexpensive."

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Monthly

Review 10 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Top 25 Contributor Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Effectiveness 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
sALTY, July 27, 2007
by 5goldfish from Cupertino, CA

"GOOD NO USE THOUGH THE CARTON LOOKS GOOD AND MAKES YOU SEEM MORE LIKE A PROFFESIONAL!!"

What is your gender?: M
How many pets do you have?: 5 or more
How often do you shop at PetSmart?: Weekly
0 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Review 11 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
extremely effective!, July 23, 2007
by bettaboy from canada

"very effective with fish diseases, and to add eloctrolytes to the water. I use it when I do water changes for my bettas. use this salt and aquarisol when perform water changes and ick can be cured. good for goldfish too. quick desolving, I would reccomend to a friend!"

Review 12 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Effectiveness 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
not a great product, July 10, 2007
by cleo43 from Rochester, NY

"I bought this when I bought my loach. Usually I added this when we do a water change or when loach has tried to escape and was handled to get put back in the aquarium. Everytime we added salt he would eat it! Now we only use the stress drops that you add directly to the water."

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 13 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt, February 18, 2007
by Passion4Pets from Toronto, Ontario

"This product is great! It does its job. Ever since I started using it, my Bettas look much healthier and are more active. I use this whenever I do water changes."

Review 14 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

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Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Aquarium safe salt, great product!, November 24, 2006
by icecubez189 from Queens, NY

"Used it to treat an ich breakout in my friends tank. couple with raised temperature and dosing of salt, ich was history! Remember not to overdose, and always premix in a container of the aquariums water so it dissolves. Then pour into your aquarium."

Review 15 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5
very good for fish, November 22, 2006
by alexta6 from san diego

"this salt is very good for fish. especially when the fish is sick, it helps to keep the bacteria level low while you treat your fish. i use it whenever i do water changes to prevent bacteria infection. the only thing bad i would say it could be grounded into powder for easier/faster dissolving. if you are not in a hurry, this product is great since it's NATURALLY from the ocean. have fun with your fish"

Review 16 for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt

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Top 25 Contributor Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
I am Never without this Aquarium Salt, September 28, 2006
by crazy4mypets from USA

"I love this salt and am never without it.It has helpped me cure my dear betta Libby of swim bladder.I love this Salt and Aquarium Pharmaceuticals for making it.I now use a pinch of this salt whenever I do water changes."

Ratings-Only Reviews for Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Salt Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  1 out of 1
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 of 5