no.... to either. salt only 0.05 - 0.1% and no more.
you have to remember that a LOT of these shows on TV use "personalities" ... people
who are self promoting and really dont know much of anything.
Ingrid

"Gareee©" wrote:

Just saw Gardening by the yard on HGTV today, and they had 1/2 the show on
ponds and care.. they recommended using a weekly dose of beneficial
bacteria, and rock salt.

Thoughts?



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