Aquarium Salt & Minerals

Aquarium Salt Mixes

There are 3 different types of aquatic environments you can set up in your home aquarium, freshwater, marine or brackish water. Depending on which aquarium you are setting up will depend on what salt and how much you will need. Marine salt is a must for saltwater and brackish aquariums, it contains trace elements and minerals, and has buffering capacity to help keep the pH in the appropriate range. These salts, trace elements and minerals, are specially formulated to recreate the conditions found in the ocean. Brackish water environments are found where freshwater and saltwater meet, basically diluted seawater, you'll need to do your research on which fish live in which environments.

For freshwater aquariums, using aquarium salt regularly as a supplement will help reduce stress in your fish, promote a healthy slime coat and can also be used to treat disease. There are numerous different brands of salt mixes available. Some salt mixes are formulated to enhance the coral reef environment, to salt mixes that add probiotics. With all the options available you are sure to find one that meets the needs of your aquatic life.