Epson Salts

[Wrams]

Can anyone tell me how much Epson Salt to put into a 30L hospital tank? Its for my swallon bellied Dwarf Gourami!

 

[humpy_the_humphead_wrasse]

a teaspoon should do. but i would do it in a bucket, fish are only meant to be exposed to the salt for about a minute to 2 minutes at most! and thats hardy fish!!

 

[Wrams]

a teaspoon should do. but i would do it in a bucket, fish are only meant to be exposed to the salt for about a minute to 2 minutes at most! and thats hardy fish!!

Ahh ok i was going to add it to the tank so thanks for that.

 

[Amunet]

I'd put about a tablespoon in to your tank. It's OK to put it straight in to the tank so long as it's not too much and so long as the fish isn't too sensitive to it.
Just make sure it's dissolved completely before putting it in.

 

[nosoup4you]

I would do it in a bucket. Your cories and pleco will thank you as they do not tolerate salt very well.

 

[Amunet]

I would do it in a bucket. Your cories and pleco will thank you as they do not tolerate salt very well.

They said it was in a hospital tank

 

[Wrams]

I would do it in a bucket. Your cories and pleco will thank you as they do not tolerate salt very well.

They said it was in a hospital tank

Yes it is a Hospital tank but i have 1 small problem....Or should i say as of this morning 29 small problems..LOL Also i have done the salts in a bucket and then added my gourami for just under 2 minutes then put him back in the hospital tank. I also have just tried to feed him some mushed up peas but hes not interested so i'll give it an hour if hes not touched it then i'll scoop it out.

I don't know whats going to happen to the 29 platy fry that have just been born this morning...There still in the main tank but i have plenty of hiding places for them so they should be ok for a few days. Also the mothers are still lifeless by the heater so i think theres more on the way...

 

[nosoup4you]

Ahhh, I see. My apologies.

 

[Wrams]

Ahhh, I see. My apologies.

No problem...

I hope he becomes better soon or my fry will become fish food

 

[nosoup4you]

If you are intent on saving all/most of them, you could always catch the fry and keep them in a bucket, cooler, or other clean (free of chemicals) container for a few days. If you have an extra air pump or filter that you could add to the container, it would be great but not necessary. As long as the temp. doesn't fluctuate too much or get too cold, a heater is unnecessary as well. You could always supplement heat with an overhead desk lamp or aquarium strip if you have one lying around.

 

[Wrams]

If you are intent on saving all/most of them, you could always catch the fry and keep them in a bucket, cooler, or other clean (free of chemicals) container for a few days. If you have an extra air pump or filter that you could add to the container, it would be great but not necessary. As long as the temp. doesn't fluctuate too much or get too cold, a heater is unnecessary as well. You could always supplement heat with an overhead desk lamp or aquarium strip if you have one lying around.

I just went to "Pets at Home" and bought a kids first aqurium kit with gravel/heater and filter for £20.00 so thats running with old media in right now then tomorrow i'll add the fry. Thanks anyway buddy

 

[nosoup4you]

Even better...it's always nice to have an excuse to get another tank. LOL

 

[Wrams]

What excuse can i make about something around 200L...LOL

 

[drobbyb]

You could tell the wife that you need the space for all those fry. Worked for mine lol.