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    Default Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    While Epsom salt is good for discus for purgatory use there is a Chinese yellow powder for bloated stomach and swim bladder problem which I had used in the past for discus swimming tail down and nose up due to swim bladder issues. This Chinese yellow powder if used early help immediately. Are Epsom salt and this yellow powder having the same properties.

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    What ingredients are in this magic yellow powder?
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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    I would use the salt. I don't recall the dosage, however.

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    The Japanese Yellow Powder active ingredients is Nitrofuranzone..I think Chinese Yellow Powder is similar to the Japanese one.

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    What ingredients are in this magic yellow powder?
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    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    The Japanese Yellow Powder active ingredients is Nitrofuranzone..I think Chinese Yellow Powder is similar to the Japanese one.

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    Do you recall the dosage of the Epsom salt per gallon, Seanyuki? For general tank population not bath. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    The Japanese Yellow Powder active ingredients is Nitrofuranzone..I think Chinese Yellow Powder is similar to the Japanese one.

    B7CB2157-3490-4382-9B91-1816BA399131.jpeg

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    Do you recall the dosage of the Epsom salt per gallon, Seanyuki? For general tank population not bath. Thanks

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a laxitive. It will help constipated, bloated fish pass feces (poop). You use 1 or 2 teaspoons for each 10 gallons of tank water. Disolve the epsom salt in a cup of water and pour into tank. It should work in 2 to 4 hours. You can redose after 4 hours, but if it hasn't worked in 24 hours, it probably won't work at all.

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    Do you recall the dosage of the Epsom salt per gallon, Seanyuki? For general tank population not bath. Thanks
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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    It's the third generation ocean free product similar to the photo you have posted

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    It's a ocean free third generation powder similar to the ones posted below. Can it be used in place of Epsom salt

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a laxitive. It will help constipated, bloated fish pass feces (poop). You use 1 or 2 teaspoons for each 10 gallons of tank water. Disolve the epsom salt in a cup of water and pour into tank. It should work in 2 to 4 hours. You can redose after 4 hours, but if it hasn't worked in 24 hours, it probably won't work at all.

    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...d-regular-salt
    Thanks, Seanyuki

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    I use 1 tablespoon per 10 gallons. If it doesn't work within 24 hrs I'll go with 2 tablespoons per 10. If that doesn't work the bloat has turned into an internal infection that as far as my experience is impossible to cure.
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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    Usually 1 per 10 gallon works for me. I haven't tried going much more than that.

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    Can the Epsom salt be used for preventative maintenance in a community tank or should I wait until a fish gets sick?

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    Default Re: Difference between Epsom salt and bloated belly powder

    My motto is - don't fix it if it isn't broken. Therefore, only treat symptoms when and if they arise. There is no need to treat with epsom salt as a "maintenance" treatment.

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