How much Epsom Salt for Constipation ?

[nagukush]

Hi Friends !

I want to add Epsom Salt in my Frontosa / Brichardi Tank as they seem a little constipated and are'nt feeding as they normally do. Kindly guide me on much ( if possible in grams / US gallon ) is safe and effective.

Kindly guide me...
Thanks and Regards
Kush

 

[krytan]

Try feeding them peas, it can help with constipation.

 

[nagukush]

Hi there !

I tried that, but they wont eat

Should I try epsom salts ? If yes, how much do I add ? I have these 20 Gm packets with me...

 

[grannylvsfish]

not every fish will touch a pea, I kn ow n one of my fish will and I have fish that are herbivores

 

[jpappy789]

Treatment:
Green peas are recommended as they serve as a laxative allowing the fish to excrete their wastes blocked inside their bodies. Always remove the shell and if intended to be fed on fish with small mouth, mash the peas to smaller pieces.

Another alternative is the use of half a level teaspoon magnesium sulfates (Epsom salts) per 4.5 liters. If the fish recovers, improve its diet and change feeding routine.

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[Pittbull]

How do you know they are constipated have tried to switch brand foods if not i would do that also try some frozen foods like mysis and brine to coax a feeding also some omega one marine with garlic could help induce a feeding as for garlic is a natural feeding inducer for fish..