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constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:55 pm
by Tang
one of my fig 8s stomach does not get smaller at all, it always looks like he has just been fed. Hes eating fine and acts normal, but his stomach is always big. ive netted him the last few feedings to see if his stomach goes small again, but it stays the same. should i try epsom salts to see if that helps?
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:52 pm
by xrayjeeper83
wouldnt hurt
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:47 pm
by bertie 83
Try not feeding for a couple of days as you may just be feeding well. Generally constipated puffers don't feed well
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:30 pm
by Tang
i havent fed him for 3 days now, ive put him in a net during feeding. but he still looks like he just ate
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:59 pm
by bertie 83
Does he still eat if given the chance?
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:42 pm
by Tang
yea he eats like a pig
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:46 am
by Pufferpunk
1 tbsp Epsom salt/5g for BW fish.
Re: constipated figure 8
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:22 pm
by Tang
alright thank you