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swifto
Sat Jul 16, 2011, 08:55 AM
hi,should i use epsom salt if 1 of discus is not eating,it's been a few days now.I'm changing water at 100ltr every second day as ammonia is .25ppm,all other parameters are ok.Is epsom salt used at 1 teaspoon per 40ltr.thanks need help

ILLUSN
Sat Jul 16, 2011, 08:59 AM
if you have detectable amonia your fish wont want to eat

try a bigger change a 50% will drop it to 0.125

a 90% will drop it to 0,025 which is below detectable limit.

only use epson salts if your fish is bloated.

swifto
Sat Jul 16, 2011, 09:05 AM
hi,how would i no if the fish is bloated,sorry 4 stupid question.

ILLUSN
Sat Jul 16, 2011, 09:08 AM
looking at the fish it will looked swelled in the guts likes its eaten too much and is going to burst.

swifto
Sat Jul 16, 2011, 11:01 AM
thanks,will in crease water changers 100ltr aday for aweek or two c if this works thanks