Originally Posted by
groovay
potasium? Do you know what it does?
-Peter
Potassium is one of the four big "essential" electrolytes that all living things seem to need for proper cell metabolism. Without one or more of the four (Potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium), the others can become quite toxic.
In my own situation, too much sodium (all that popcorn during the football playoffs?) can cause me to suffer severe muscle cramps. I can relieve them with drinking lots of water (that much beer and I'd probably miss the games) or I can cure them with a potassium gluconate tablet.
Salt is often toxic to both plants and fish if the other electrolytes are not available in adequate quantity. This is a common problem for folks with too-soft tap water, or those who misuse RO or DI water.
When I lived in Modesto, where the water had zero hardness, I had to add some Seachem "Equilibrium" or the tiniest amount of salt killed plants and fish.
Bottom line: you need all of the essential electrolytes and trace elements for healthy plants and fish. Neglect any of those and the plants and critters will suffer.
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