ok which salt?
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pinktinkerbell
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ok which salt?
ok im really confused...i was looking at the different types of salt that i should buy. and i found one that is called aquarium salt.. which is only 4.99. but than i saw instant ocean for 16.99. so i guess what im wondering is why is one more expensive than the other? and is it ok for me to get just the regular aquarium salt? 
i cant wait to get a hermie
......yay!!
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Jaci
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- ladybug15057
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Re: ok which salt?
Recently there has been a test on the salt mixes sold for hermies. (In the U.S.)
The salt mixes sold directed at hermies (the zoomed part 2 and hbh...aka JurrassiPet Hermit Safe 100ml in Aus....both of which are not recommended) when mixed per the package instructions do not register any salinity on the hydrometer.
I have done a search and was not able to locate what I was looking for and hope to find help here. I realize that in U.S. we have quite a few ocean/sea mixes available which are not available in Australia. Could somebody please share with me what ocean/sea salt mixes are safe for hermies and how they are mixed please? TIA.
The salt mixes sold directed at hermies (the zoomed part 2 and hbh...aka JurrassiPet Hermit Safe 100ml in Aus....both of which are not recommended) when mixed per the package instructions do not register any salinity on the hydrometer.
I have done a search and was not able to locate what I was looking for and hope to find help here. I realize that in U.S. we have quite a few ocean/sea mixes available which are not available in Australia. Could somebody please share with me what ocean/sea salt mixes are safe for hermies and how they are mixed please? TIA.
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