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Epsom salt is a natural laxative for fish. It's one of the most common treatments for a swimbladder problem.
There was recently a long ...
Epsom salt is a natural laxative for fish. It's one of the most common treatments for a swimbladder problem.
There was recently a long topic about a Goldfish with a swimbladder problem, where bettababy had many helpful suggestions, including epsom salt. It might be worth reading: http://www.fishforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=13411
Nope. Epsom salt is already a particular kind of salt. I guess larger grained is good, since your fish will have a chance to eat it before it dissolves.
Epsom salt is a natural laxative for fish. It's one of the most common treatments for a swimbladder problem.
There was recently a long topic about a Goldfish with a swimbladder problem, where bettababy had many helpful suggestions, including epsom salt. It might be worth reading: http://www.fishforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=13411
really? didnt know that. learn somethin everyday. is there a particular type of epsom salt that a have to use?
I forgot to post back here to keep you all updated. His light has arrived, and about a hour later it was on, he was swimming normal, and was just, well, normal!
Still couldn't get him to eat a pea, but hes fine now.
Sooo, thanks to everyone that helped me and my little buddy to stay alive!!
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