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    Salt at 3% and Water Lilies.

    Quick question guys n gals. Sadly i can't go into the why's etc for a few reasons, but will a dose of salt at 3% added to the water kill Water Lilies in an existing pond or should they be removed ?

    Sorry to be somewhat illusive with the above question but I have to respect people's wishes. Thanks for understanding.



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    Are you sure you mean 3% and not 0.3%?
    I don't think water lilies like salt much, and can die with as little as 0.2%.
    It would be better to remove the plants and PP them in a separate container if it's parasites etc. you are trying to treat.

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    Yes sorry, 0.3% Bloody phone...

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    I have added 0.3% salt with my water lilies and other plants in place and they survived with no real noticeable impact

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    That's good to know apbarr. I've decided to add the salt and keep my fingers crossed. On a brighter note, I've noticed in my pond this morning I've Fry ! That was a nice surprise. I'll whip them out as I see them and grow them on for someone in the future.

 

 

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