Can you use salt to raise rats and fish? How to do if you are sick

It is best not to add salt to rodent fish, because they are benthic fish and are sensitive to salt. Moreover, salt is added for sterilization. If the amount of salt is too small, it will not have the effect of sterilization. If the amount of salt is too much, it will affect their health and cause a great burden on their kidneys, so it is best not to add salt in the process of feeding. If breeders want to sterilize them, they can use oxytetracycline, potassium permanganate and other drugs.

1. Can salt be used for raising rat fish

Many breeders choose to add some salt to sterilize and disinfect ornamental fish, but some fish are not suitable for adding salt. For example, rats and fish are sensitive to salt. If too much salt is added, it will have a great impact on their health. They belong to benthic fish, especially smaller rodents. Adding salt will burden their internal organs, so try not to add salt. If they are sick, the breeder can use some sterilization drugs, such as oxytetracycline, potassium permanganate and other medicinal baths.

2. What should rats and fish do if they are sick

1. Bacterial diseases: If rats and fish suffer from bacterial diseases, they can take a medicated bath with sterilizing drugs first. The more common ones are potassium permanganate solution, oxytetracycline, furacilin powder, methyl blue and so on. Breeders can decide the dosage according to the condition of rats and fish.

2. Parasitic diseases: If rats and fish have parasites, they can be treated with drugs such as buprazole and Kechongling. If it is an external parasite, you can dissolve the medicine in water and take a medicine bath. If it is an internal parasite, it can be added to feed for oral administration.

3. Gastrointestinal diseases: If rats and fish suffer from intestinal diseases, the breeder should feed them some probiotics, Xiaoshi tablets or norfloxacin. What drugs to use should be decided according to the etiology of rats and fish.