Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Epsom Salt
- Proper Fish Food
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Step 1
If your pet aquarium fish is constipated, you will notice a reduced appetite, very little (or none) bowel movements and they may have an enlarged tummy. They may also uncharacteristically sit at the bottom of your fish tank.
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Step 2
To treat this condition, apply a 1/2 teaspoon of epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) per gallon of water in your fish aquarium.
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Step 3
If your fish recovers from this, look to the fish's diet. Be certain you are feeding the correct diet for your specific fish. Also be certain you are not overfeeding your fish as that can also be a cause.
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Step 4
Monitor your fish aquarium's temperature. Temperature can also alter proper digestion.
Comments
knewf said
on 10/26/2008 yeah!I have an aquarium, many of my fish did die, I am going to clean it and start over, it apprars that I had too many snail in my aquarium, the fish were not constipated (at last I dont thinnk so!!) THANKS for the article...
dapoochie said
on 10/20/2008 Now I've heard it all! Leave it to you and eHow. But I suppose it's important information when you own fish!
mynamerockson99 said
on 10/15/2008 its called a ripstik ;)
Brett445 said
on 10/15/2008 A much need information. I did not know about this at all
jpwriter said
on 10/14/2008 I'm going to get a fish soon, so this is handy information to have.