How to Detect and Treat Constipation in Aquarium Fish
Yes, your pet fish can get constipated - and it can be deadly to them.
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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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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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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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Monitor your fish aquarium's temperature. Temperature can also alter proper digestion.
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Here you go Steph...1/2 tsp/gal. Epsom salt may help...also check temp and amount food feeding fish. Very interesting.
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knewf
Oct 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... -
knewf
Oct 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...
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Jean Bromley
Oct 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!
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Jean Bromley
Oct 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!
