Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Salt to melt ice?

Would it hurt to use a little water softener salt in a few areas to speed along ice out? Do you think it would help to speed along ice out? Ponds been frozen over for a while and what worries me a little more than normal is I haven't had any rain to speak of in a long time so pond is extra low and the ice has snow mixed in so it is not very clear at all.

I did through out 2 bags of salt a few days ago and the area that got most of the salt was completely melted yesterday and the area that just got a little was trying to. I do think it helped.

More efficient gill function, kidney function, etc. It stabilizes the internal organs by allowing very consistent respiration which lowers stress. It also allows faster healing of surface wounds.
I will also add that I don't think messing with mother natures insulator is a good deal if you would happen to have more super cold weather ahead.