epson salt

[alxjss]

HI. Does anyone no how much epsom salt to use. I have a beta that need some and i don't no how much to use. I will be putting him in a gallon jug for a little while.
thanks

[BT Lee]

For discus, I have used 30 grams per 100 litre water for long term bath.

Kindly correct me if the above dosage is not correct.

Rgds

BT Lee

[billeagan]

1 tablespoon per 10 gallons.

[alxjss]

alright, thanks. I will try this out. My poor little beta. Ever since i had him w/the discus, his color, size, and overall appearance have gotten very nice. I feel bad he is sick:(

[ponderingky]

Treat with Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate - sold in grocery stores or drug stores as a foot soak for people). One or two teaspoons of Epsom Salt per 10 gallons of water. Discus should be better in 4 hours or you can add another dose. Epsom salt will not hurt the filter or the other fish. You may dose in higher amounts of even one or two tablespoons per 10 gallons. If fish is not better in 24 hours suspect a bacterial infection.

This is from Carol Roberts post listed as "Most Common Treatments" - gotta love the eposm - I have had to use it several times.

[novice breeder]

Do the same dosage apply to babies about the size of your thumb nail (1/4 inches or less)??? and beyond that up to 2inches.

[brewmaster15]

Do the same dosage apply to babies about the size of your thumb nail (1/4 inches or less)??? and beyond that up to 2inches. In my tanks it does.:)

-al

[alpine]

I am treating an adult discus with epson salt, one tbs per 10 gallons as bill said. How long do you usually treat it for ?
Thanks,
roberto.

[brewmaster15]

Roberto,
Usually less than 24 hours is alls it takes.....but you can keep it in there days...I have.

hth,
al

[alpine]

Al, thanks.

roberto.