Hospital tank protocol
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Hospital tank protocol

Active ingredient: Salt (sodium chloride) bath for ich; no vet source fetched recommends raising the heat

How to use (from the label): Salt: 4-5 g/L (4-5 ppt) sodium chloride as a prolonged bath for 7-10 days (UF) / 5 g/L for one week (Merck). Temperature: Sources describe 24-26 °C (75-79 °F) or ≥24 °C; no source fetched gives 30 °C. Condition: only for species that tolerate that salinity

Careful: Species: Only for species that tolerate 4-5 ppt salt; check each species' tolerance. Plants: Plants may not tolerate raised salinity

Never mix medicines unless the label says it is safe, and remove shrimp and snails unless the label says they are safe.

Examples you may see in shops: Hospital tank. Not endorsements. Always follow the label.

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

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