I think it removes the slime coat on the gills... which are essential for oxygen
uptake. Ingrid

Derek Broughton wrote:

wrote:

[re Safer soap]

is it safe for fish????? soap?????? I dont think so. Ingrid

That was my thought too. I'm not entirely sure what it is about soap that
harms the fish. It's less problematic with low-foaming soap, and this
probably is low-suds, but I don't think any soap is _safe_.



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