Originally Posted by
DarkStar
It’s not an issue with an established filter, but it is with a new filter. We’re using salt to ‘kill’ or at least inhibit bacteria on the fish and the nitrification process relies on the growth of bacteria. Salt doesn’t differentiate between good and bad so it can slow the process in a new filter that is still cycling. Speaking of which, neither does antibiotics and certain pond treatments. I’ve never used “Elbagin”. Does that have any impact on the filter? Or are you bypassing now?