Dropsy Needs the epsom because it helps reduce swelling. Aquarium, some say, hurts the fish while it has dropsy.
Both have salt benefits, but aq will not lessen pressure and selling like epsom will.
I believe that it has something to do with the fluid build up in the fish and epsom salt unlike aquarium salt will be able to travel out of the fish however aquarium salt makes it worse. I believe this is why but dont quote me on it.
Actually, you can* use epsom to help treat certain diseases, like ones that need longer term salt use. I can't remember what ofl said about it...
They may be different, but not quite that different.
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