--- product_id: 7842743 title: "AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17-Ounce Box" brand: "api" price: "AR$40151" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/7842743-aquarium-salt-freshwater-aquarium-salt-17-ounce-box store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Boosts fish respiration Safe for planted tanks All-natural evaporated sea salt AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17-Ounce Box **Brand:** api **Price:** AR$40151 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ§‚ Elevate your freshwater aquarium gameβ€”because your fish deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17-Ounce Box by api - **How much does it cost?** AR$40151 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/7842743-aquarium-salt-freshwater-aquarium-salt-17-ounce-box) ## Best For - api enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted api brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted Legacy:** 50+ years of API innovation for healthier, happier freshwater fish - β€’ **Precision Dosing:** Easy-to-use measurements ensure safe, consistent aquarium care - β€’ **Crystal Clear Formula:** Dissolves instantly without clouding water or harming plants - β€’ **Natural Healing Boost:** Speeds recovery from minor injuries and reduces fish stress effectively - β€’ **Electrolyte Powerhouse:** Enhances oxygen uptake & gill function for vibrant, stress-free fish ## Overview API Aquarium Salt is a premium, all-natural freshwater aquarium salt that supplies essential electrolytes to improve fish respiration, reduce stress, and promote healing. Made from evaporated sea water, it dissolves quickly without clouding water or harming plants, making it ideal for new setups, water changes, and disease recovery. Trusted by aquarists for over 50 years, this 17-ounce box delivers precise dosing and consistent quality to keep your freshwater fish thriving. ## Description A lack of electrolytes in aquarium freshwater may cause serious health problems for freshwater fish. API AQUARIUM SALT supplies electrolytes to improve fish respiration. Made from evaporated sea water and containing natural active ingredients such as a natural fish tonic, API AQUARIUM SALT promotes the overall health of your fish by improving their gill function and reducing stress in a freshwater aquarium. This all-natural salt provides the essential electrolytes fish need for the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide and ammonia through the gills. API AQUARIUM SALT should only be added to reduce stress during new freshwater aquarium setup and water changes or to promote disease recovery when solving specific fish health issues. Use API AQUARIUM SALT when setting up a new freshwater aquarium, when changing water or treating disease. Make sure to take extra care when using salt with live plants, as some plants may be sensitive. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results. ## Features - Contains one (1) API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17 Ounce Box ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000255NIC | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,967 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #61 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand | API | | Brand Name | API | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 23,636 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163011065 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Salt | | Item Weight | 526.16 Grams | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Manufacturer Part Number | 106 | | Model Number | 106 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163011065 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 526.16 Grams - **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare - **Pet Type:** Fish ## Images ![AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17-Ounce Box - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5188uXcNNzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How much dose is safe for snails?** A: We would not recommend to use salt with snails. **Q: Is 33oz sufficient for a 30 gallon tank with 1 betta (some discoloration and eye issue) and 3 snails? 64oz is 4 pounds and seems like a bit much.** A: Its more than sufficient! It will last you a long time. 33 oz is enough to treat about 220 gallons! Thats about enough for 21 water changes (if you do 10 gallons each time). 1 tablespoon for every 5 gallons = 6 tablespoons or 3/8 of a cup. I have a 29 gallon tank and I do water changes biweekly (mollys poop a lot). I recommend this as some water filtering systems and treatments remove vital electrolytes. Think of it as Gatorade or alkaline mineral water for your fish. Its also good to have for when they are a bit under the weather. **Q: How much do you put in to make a fresh water 3 gallon fish tank a brackish fish tank for my dwarf pufferfish** A: I put a tablespoon per 10 gallons, but mine aren't brackish tanks. Have had a Green Spotted Puffer for 5-6 years and it does fine in freshwater. Don't know if other kinds can be freshwater. **Q: It says to use for up to 10 days only, right? What happens after that? Same old maintenance, and the fins will continue to heal? Thank you in advance.** A: It is not listed in the instructions to only use for 10 days. We would recommend to dose the aquarium and the salt will continue to be in there. The only time you would re-add salt is when water is removed and added back in. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***O on February 17, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***F on April 23, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on March 16, 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 17-Ounce Box - API LIQUID SUPER ICK CURE Fish remedy, Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Medication 4 fl oz(Pack of 1), White - API MELAFIX Freshwater Fish Bacterial Infection Remedy 4-Ounce Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/7842743-aquarium-salt-freshwater-aquarium-salt-17-ounce-box](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/7842743-aquarium-salt-freshwater-aquarium-salt-17-ounce-box) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*