TwoTankAmin
Fish Connoisseur
Looks constipated. I would move it to an H tank that is bare bottom so you can see if it is pooping for sure. I would add epsom salt to the water. The ultimate dosage level should be as much as 3 tablespoons/10 gal of water. This should be added slowly over time and it should be disolved in a container of tank or dechlored water and then poured into the tank. Start with 1/3 the dose and pour it in gradually. Wait a few hours (4-6) and then add the second dose. I would then wait til the next day and if there is no poop in the tank, add the 3rd tablespoon. Alternatively you can mix up the full dosage and then use a drip system to add it over 18-24 hours gradually.
The reason you need to add Epsom gradually is that it will increase the hardenss of the water. If it is added too quickly it can be harmful to the fish. This is similar to pH shock caused by a too rapid change.
Constipation can be a simple blockage or it can be the result of other problems. the most common would be an internal infection which reqquires an anti-biotic treament. The next most common cause would be parasites which also requires meds. here in the USA fish meds can be easily obtained and I would consider dosing the H tank with Erethromycin along with the Epsom just in case. However, where you are this may be harder to do.
The reason you need to add Epsom gradually is that it will increase the hardenss of the water. If it is added too quickly it can be harmful to the fish. This is similar to pH shock caused by a too rapid change.
Constipation can be a simple blockage or it can be the result of other problems. the most common would be an internal infection which reqquires an anti-biotic treament. The next most common cause would be parasites which also requires meds. here in the USA fish meds can be easily obtained and I would consider dosing the H tank with Erethromycin along with the Epsom just in case. However, where you are this may be harder to do.
