1-3tbsp/10 gal is the dosing for mag sulfate for constipation. Your other option is empty the tank, remove the sand and paint the bottom, but from inside the tank the fish do not see reflections.
Hello everybody. I have a 300 ltrs tank with 7 discus in it. Everything it's ok with their feeding and condition.
I have only one situation. When they picking in the sand they actually consume some. The result is when they poop, i see sand on theirs feces. Until now I thought it was ordinary but last night my discus had hard time pooping with a lot of sand in it. I'm afraid eventually they will get bloated by the sand. I considered to take the sand out and go bare bottom but I didn't paint my tank's bottom and I m afraid of reflections.
I also want to ask about epsom salt. I added 3 tsp per 80 gallons to help them. I didn't have result. Do I need more dosage of the salt?
1-3tbsp/10 gal is the dosing for mag sulfate for constipation. Your other option is empty the tank, remove the sand and paint the bottom, but from inside the tank the fish do not see reflections.
I don't want to stress the fish, remove them and empty the hole tank, also very risky.
If you say so, but it seems they're at pretty high risk with the sand ingestion habit. You could siphon the sand out and not worry about painting the bottom. Discus that are used to frequent large water changes typically don't stress too much to be honest.
i put theis sand from jbl. https://www.jbl.de/en/products/detai...sansibar-river . it said 0.8mm. I had thicker gravel before and I change it with this, so the food stays on top.
Your discus are talking to you....are you listening
I would siphon the sand out at water change time. Don’t do it all at once take some out at each change. Is the tank planted? If not see how you like the bare bottom effect. If planted change out a 1/4 at a time. And add a larger grain sand or a small grain gravel. Are there other fish in the tank? Picture would be good .
Do you have some poop eating Discus?
Cliff
First reported case of PICA in discus.
No they don't eat poop. And yes, probably I'm the first lucky guy who his discus eat sand.
My tank is not planted, just some anubias. I guess I must take out the sand and see their reactions.
It's a beautiful tank but it will still be beautiful without the sand.
Mama Bear
believe it or not, they are not stringy feces but sand.
Or do nothing since all the discus look perfectly happy...
At my age, everything is irritating.
Would it be worthwhile to try a larger size food so they can pick at it easier ?
What are you feeding them now ?