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Why does putting a dying goldfish in salt water save it?

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Putting a dying goldfish in salt water is not going to save its life under most circumstances. Salt has been and is still used as a medicine for fresh water fish and it can do some very good things, but only some things can respond to salt. read more

Clean the tank and change the water. Goldfish produce a lot of waste and the tank water can quickly become dirty and filled with ammonia or bacteria and algae. Simply cleaning the tank and changing the water may help immediately save your fish. Put your goldfish in a separate tank while cleaning and replacing the water. read more

Add Aquarium Salt to the Tank Another possible line of treatment that you can try is adding aquarium salt to the water in the tank. Some diseases like clamped fins and spots on the body can be treated effectively by using aquarium salt. Do not make the mistake of adding table salt or sea salt to the tank. read more

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