Increased salinity would make it more difficult to maintain Ph at higher levels. The salt replaces oxygen. The higher the salinity the less dissolved oxygen. Chemists correct me if I am wrong.
Originally Posted by Wy Renegade
Seems like I ran across a recommendation for elevating salinity a bit as well for help in battling these. In fact, I'm pretty sure that why I run my tank with a slightly higher salinity. Don't swear to that, but I think so.