Can I Use A Small Dosage Of Epsom Salt For My Tank

[Epicoz]

can I put in half a teaspoon of epsom salt for my 20 gal as a laxative

Tell me if you need more info

 

[Crazycoryfishlady]

It would work better as a laxative if you mixed it in a bit in their food
Something like 3 tablespoons of water, a teaspoon or a half of epsom, and then swish with their food, soak for a minute or so, and pour it in.
But why would you want to use it as a laxative anyway? Do you have worms? Or do you think they're too fat and constipated?

 

[Epicoz]

Too fat and constpated I’m going to do a dip to Moro’s for a few of them

So can i

I have a danio and tetra I want to salt dip them. They have been having swimming problems and are bloated yes I have good water and yes I’ve treated. I’m planning on using a small plastic Tupperware. It’s one teaspoon per gallon right and half dose for the tetra. First I’m going to take the tetra and bath it for ten minutes in the half dose. Then I will up the dose and treat the danio I could treat most of my fish but it seems pointless treating for near invisible things that they have one symptom of and re acting fine other than that. Is that an ok method?

Anyone I want to do it tonight

Need any more info

 

[Crazycoryfishlady]

I mean I suppose you could, but constipation usually sorts itself out.

 

[grump299]

You have a bristle nose pleco and snails in the tank everything I have seen that salt is not good for them because the don’t have scales and don’t tolerate salt very well.

 

[Epicoz]

Ok

Yeah ok

 

[grump299]

If you want to treat them for constipation I have seen the mention that boiled peas with the shells removed will help this.

 

[Epicoz]

I’ve done that it would be helpful if you could check out my how do I do an epsom salt bath it’s here https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfishforum/threads/how-to-do-salt-bath.403519/

 

[grump299]

What are you trying to treat with a salt dip.

What are your parameters ph/ammonia/nitrites/nitrates and temp

 

[Epicoz]

Two of my fish are bloated and swimming weirdly here are the threads I made for them

So can I do it is it good

 

[grump299]

Ok I have seen that thread I just answered that one lol

 

[Epicoz]

Thanks I’m trying to do the baths tonight but not sure if I’ll be able to

 

[grump299]

I’m not sure about how to do It I have never had to do them. But I think a 10 min dip shouldn’t hurt them.

 

[Epicoz]

Yeah I’m just not sure on dosing or stuff like that do you think I should dip the one in that last thread

 

[grump299]

I think that should be good just dissolve the salt in a cup of water and stir it be for adding to the tub.

 

[Epicoz]

Yeah sorry but can you talk on my other thread so it gets put in new posts thanks

 

[grump299]

Yes go to your other tread it is getting confusing you have more then one thread going for the same thing.

I have answered this already on the other one. Lol

 

[Epicoz]

Sorry there a little different but yeah I did this poorly

Can I use a plastic container and there’s only a small chance that this could go bad right

 

[grump299]

Lol yes you can use a plastic tub for this just make sure it is clean of all soap residue if it’s not a new one.

 

[FrostedFlakes]

Do not do a salt dip. Do an Epsom salt bath. Make sure the salt is PURE magnesium sulfate. No added scents, nothing. Dosage is 1 tablespoon per 1 gallon for a BATH. Do bath for 10-15 minutes. Make sure the water is either tank water or dechlorinated temp matched water.

 

[Epicoz]

I know is my neon tetra pregnant or bloated

 

[FrostedFlakes]

They don't get pregnant, maybe it has eggs. I am not experienced with tetras, but it also doesn't look that bad. I would first fast the tank for 3 days instead of right away doing an Epsom salt bath.

 

[Epicoz]

I’m little concerned about fasting since it has a lot of fish in it and some of them are new

 

[FrostedFlakes]

Fish can go a week, even more, without eating

 

[Epicoz]

Ok Thanks I’ll fast for 3 days