Don't need much of the salt, sea salt is fine as well, I only use 15-30g per 5kg particle, it's enough.
Sorry to be go off topic slightly ....but what is soo mythical about Pink Himalayan salt ?
its mostly mined in Pakistan @ Khewra salt mine which is not in the Himalayas and used in that part of the world to make salt lamps ! and only seems to be the West that gives it these mythical properties in cooking etc etc
its probably just the same as the salt mined in Cheshire ? only a different coulour
so it seems to have a very big carbon footprint getting it to the west .....so my question is "why is it soo much better "
than ordinary locally produced sea salt ?
its mostly mined in Pakistan @ Khewra salt mine which is not in the Himalayas and used in that part of the world to make salt lamps ! and only seems to be the West that gives it these mythical properties in cooking etc etc
its probably just the same as the salt mined in Cheshire ? only a different coulour
so it seems to have a very big carbon footprint getting it to the west .....so my question is "why is it soo much better "
than ordinary locally produced sea salt ?
In reply to Post #80
The mineral content in it. Himalayan salt is the purest form of salt and carries the most trace minerals, roughly 84. Which is why it's pink/orange in colouration. You mention salt lamps, these are meant to release the negative ions in to the air. Whether they do or not is up for debate.
Sea salt is formed from seawater being collected and evaporated, so any pollutants in the water may be left over in the salt. The more polluted the sea water the higher the likelihood this occurs and you're eating pollutants as well.
The mineral content in it. Himalayan salt is the purest form of salt and carries the most trace minerals, roughly 84. Which is why it's pink/orange in colouration. You mention salt lamps, these are meant to release the negative ions in to the air. Whether they do or not is up for debate.
Sea salt is formed from seawater being collected and evaporated, so any pollutants in the water may be left over in the salt. The more polluted the sea water the higher the likelihood this occurs and you're eating pollutants as well.
In reply to Post #81
anyone followed what the top koi breeders do re minerals
anyone followed what the top koi breeders do re minerals
In reply to Post #82
Koi breeders generally use salt as a treatment for parasites etc etc and not as a food source
the salt they use is non-iodized pure salt NOT table salt as this could potentially kill them !!! ...i cant find any japanese koi breeders that specify Pink Himalayan salt as there is no scientific evidence that it is better than pure sea salt
other than it cost 20 to 30 times more
Koi breeders generally use salt as a treatment for parasites etc etc and not as a food source
the salt they use is non-iodized pure salt NOT table salt as this could potentially kill them !!! ...i cant find any japanese koi breeders that specify Pink Himalayan salt as there is no scientific evidence that it is better than pure sea salt
other than it cost 20 to 30 times more
In reply to Post #83
A mate puts them in a salt bath , very good for them
Parasites and things
A mate puts them in a salt bath , very good for them
Parasites and things
In reply to Post #83
For salt baths it's probably not better. But anglers don't use salt as a health treatment do they? I'm sure if it someone gave a koi breeder a free supply of each to use they'd pick the Himalayan solely because it's the purest form of salt on the earth (that's been discovered anyway). Like you said, put cost in to it and that changes things. But at £20 for a 25kg sack of it, it's not exactly that expensive, cheaper than hemp or trout pellet.
For salt baths it's probably not better. But anglers don't use salt as a health treatment do they? I'm sure if it someone gave a koi breeder a free supply of each to use they'd pick the Himalayan solely because it's the purest form of salt on the earth (that's been discovered anyway). Like you said, put cost in to it and that changes things. But at £20 for a 25kg sack of it, it's not exactly that expensive, cheaper than hemp or trout pellet.
In reply to Post #83
sorry, i was referring to the clay they use. Ive not used it in my pond as yet
sorry, i was referring to the clay they use. Ive not used it in my pond as yet
In reply to Post #85
>because it's the purest form of salt on the earth
Is it? Its 95-99% sodium chloride the rest is various minerals etc. Refined table salt is 97%-99% sodium chloride so you could argue it is better purity on average than Himalayan salt
>because it's the purest form of salt on the earth
Is it? Its 95-99% sodium chloride the rest is various minerals etc. Refined table salt is 97%-99% sodium chloride so you could argue it is better purity on average than Himalayan salt
In reply to Post #86
I use clay in my pond once or twice a month. It helps clump suspended particles together and then the filter has a better chance of removing them.
I don't have Koi just ghosts, mirror and grass carp so no idea if it really makes any other difference but it does help clean the water up so will keep on using it
Koi are just to delicate for my liking but the 'normal' carp are much more hardy hence they can survive in muddy old farm ponds.
I use clay in my pond once or twice a month. It helps clump suspended particles together and then the filter has a better chance of removing them.
I don't have Koi just ghosts, mirror and grass carp so no idea if it really makes any other difference but it does help clean the water up so will keep on using it
Koi are just to delicate for my liking but the 'normal' carp are much more hardy hence they can survive in muddy old farm ponds.
In reply to Post #87
purest as in cleanest and most untouched.
Refined table salt has anti-caking agents and whiteners in it. how is that pure?
Refining table salt means it has undergone a process to be at those levels, Himalayan hasnt, it is naturally at those levels. Im sure if you refined it, it would be at a higher level wouldnt it.
purest as in cleanest and most untouched.
Refined table salt has anti-caking agents and whiteners in it. how is that pure?
Refining table salt means it has undergone a process to be at those levels, Himalayan hasnt, it is naturally at those levels. Im sure if you refined it, it would be at a higher level wouldnt it.
In reply to Post #88
yeah read that re particles clumping together.
Ive got a huge Profidrum drum and bio filter, keeps it crystal
(Off topic i apologise)
yeah read that re particles clumping together.
Ive got a huge Profidrum drum and bio filter, keeps it crystal
(Off topic i apologise)
In reply to Post #89
Most 'untouched' yes, purest....depends on what you mean 'pure'. Nether are 100% Sodium chloride.
Yes table salt is refined, so are half the ingredients in any decent boilie. Doesn't make it rubbish per se.
The other few % are what possibly makes a difference. The minerals could be what attracts the carp. I am not saying that Himalayan salt is rubbish but I take everything I read about any salt and carp fishing with a pinch of salt (sorry
) as so little scientific fact to back up the arguments for or against it.
Most 'untouched' yes, purest....depends on what you mean 'pure'. Nether are 100% Sodium chloride.
Yes table salt is refined, so are half the ingredients in any decent boilie. Doesn't make it rubbish per se.
The other few % are what possibly makes a difference. The minerals could be what attracts the carp. I am not saying that Himalayan salt is rubbish but I take everything I read about any salt and carp fishing with a pinch of salt (sorry
) as so little scientific fact to back up the arguments for or against it.
In reply to Post #90
My filter space is limited and don't have the water/waste return for a drum but then my pond is only just over 5000l so not huge
My filter space is limited and don't have the water/waste return for a drum but then my pond is only just over 5000l so not huge
In reply to Post #91
That is the definition of pure I meant, I clarified that. As refined table salt, whilst maybe being higher % sodium chloride it also contains anti caking agents & whiteners which I would rather do without in my own personal consumption as well as when being used for fishing. I would rather have natural minerals in trace elements than artificial chemicals.
As I said, Himalayan has no artificial substances in it, it is purer in this sense than any other salt in the world. This is well known within pretty much any industry where salt is used and also scientifically.
That is the definition of pure I meant, I clarified that. As refined table salt, whilst maybe being higher % sodium chloride it also contains anti caking agents & whiteners which I would rather do without in my own personal consumption as well as when being used for fishing. I would rather have natural minerals in trace elements than artificial chemicals.
As I said, Himalayan has no artificial substances in it, it is purer in this sense than any other salt in the world. This is well known within pretty much any industry where salt is used and also scientifically.