liv2padl; I think you need sub-headings in your essay.
I have a slight prob with my rams and my kerri tetras they sometimes flash I think it is parasites because my old tank was gettin some nasty parasite action before I got my fish moved to my bigger tank.
I want to salt the tank but when I add salt (usually i just chuck in some rock salt and let it dissolve and this usually cures minor things)some of the salt hits some of my plant leaves, especially my swords, and the leaves that get hit then proceed to turn yellow and die. So I don't think salt is good for your plants myself, especially amazon type plants who like the freshest of rainwater realy.
What about salt baths? Has anyone tried them before? Just making a small container of salt water out of your aquarium water and putting a fish in there for a certain amount of time. My lfs owner always says its the way to go but I have only tried it with majorly sick fish who are on the brink and they are never tough enough to get through it.
Im just wondering if it is worth doing and how long would you bathe them for?