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How to treat fish bloat

The OZ Discus team teaches you how to recognise the symptoms of fish bloat, the causes of fish bloat, and the proper treatments.

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  • Metronidazole
  • Epsom salt

Causes of fish bloat

There are four main causes of fish bloat:

  • Constipation
  • Undigested food
  • Inflammation
  • Swim bladder issue

Symptoms of fish bloat

If your Discus is suffering from fish bloat, you may see them swimming head down. The Discus will also appear to have a swollen belly.

Treatment for fish bloat

You will need two things to treat your Discus:

  • Metronidazole
  • Epsom salt

Treat your Discus with one 400mg tablet of Metronidazole per 40L and 15g of epsom salt per 20L.

The epsom salt will help relax the muscles of your Discus, allowing them to flush out the undigested food.

Stop the treatment once the fish recovers. The length of the treatment is on a case by case basis. Treatment usually lasts 2-3 days but can be as long as 5-6 days.

Remember to observe your fish closely while you administer the treatment.

Disclaimer: This is a guide only. OZ Discus is not liable for any losses and holds no responsibility in the event of the death of the fish. Users of this guide are to use the information at their own discretion and accept all risks resulting from the use of this guide.

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We also have dead on arrival (DOA) and returns policies and practices that give you confidence in your purchase.

We hope that you find our range of Discus fish suitable to your pursuit in this very rewarding hobby.

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We import from the following breeders and each of these breeders are proud to stand behind the fish they supply to us. By knowing details about the farm and fish, we are able to ascertain the age & breeding line to ensure the highest quality is available to you.

– Tony Tan – IP Discus Malaysia
– Dendy Wijaya – Jagger Discus Indonesia
– Robert Lim – Unique Discus Malaysia
– Lee Chee Fong – Color Fish Malaysia
– Yap Wen Khong – Malaysia
– Koay KL – JIT Laiseng Discus Farm Malaysia
– Dr Teoh – Malaysia
– Julian Sockich & Kephra Richards – East Coast Discus Australia
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All photos you see are what we have in store and we do not use any stock photography that misrepresent the fish. Also, our photos are taken straight from a smartphone too without filtering to give you the truest beauty of the fish we have.

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We are Independent and have the importance of corporate responsibilities of a Physical Store

OZ Discus is an independent STORE, as well as an IMPORTER in Sydney of Discus fish only and this allows us to source select strains from the Worlds most renowned Discus farms to you.

Moreover, buying from us as an aquarium shop instead of home operators gives you peace of mind. We uphold social and corporate responsibilities in meeting
– RSPCA
– AIAA
– COVID-19
certification and practices.

We also have DOA and returns policies and practices that gives you confidence in your purchase. I hope you find our range of Discus suiting to your pursuit in this very rewarding hobby.

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