Bulge in stomach
- Thread starter Nim Dibbley
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Have you had success treating for this using that method?
I tried something along those lines about a month ago. I could try again and be more regimented, but I didn’t notice any improvement.
It works for me, even healing a fish it works, just need to be consistant on it especially wc.
I dont know how much epsom will help with true bloat but that is where i would start as well. You could also soak it into their pellets and or treat the tank. If you have a syringe you can soak into to the pellets quickly by depressing the handle and creating a vacuum
I did 60% wc and added epsom salt to the tank last night. I can’t change more water in one go because the gourami is too tall. He’d have to get on his side for that to work.
I fed this morning and I didn’t see her get any. Her tank mates are competive eaters so whatever causes this, I doubt it’s from over eating.
No noticeable change in the fish. I’ll try to keep this thread updated with progress or lack of.
I fed this morning and I didn’t see her get any. Her tank mates are competive eaters so whatever causes this, I doubt it’s from over eating.
No noticeable change in the fish. I’ll try to keep this thread updated with progress or lack of.
Definitely try the advice mentioned above. I know it is scary when your poly isn't acting normal. Here are some recent success stories from the past 2 years: These are the ones that I remember anyways.....good luck
First one is from 2016, second link is from 2017/18.https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/starting-to-get-a-little-concerned.678401/page-2
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/ornates-tail-floating.689923/
Turns out I was a victim of what seems to be a common misconception. I thought epsom salt and aquarium salt were one and the same.
I found this at the store and it appears to be the right stuff. Anyone use this before:
I found this at the store and it appears to be the right stuff. Anyone use this before:
Should be ok from the looks of it. Make sure it’s fragrant free and only pure Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate).
Update on my fish: The fish has been in quarantine for a month now. I have not seen any improvement. I have been treating with epsom salt and changing the water every other day. She did poop once while in quarantine but has not taken any food.
I’m not sure if I should keep at it or try something else or give up....
I’m not sure if I should keep at it or try something else or give up....
