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    bastet56
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    PostSubject: Bloated Angelfish   12/21/2010, 1:11 pm
    I have a suddenly bloated Angelfish that can not longer swims, just sits on the bottom of the tank. I would like to treat it with antibiotics but am not sure whether I should treat the whole 55 gal tank or seperate and treat singley. Please help as I am getting new fish in tomorrow!
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    istrober
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    PostSubject: Re: Bloated Angelfish   12/21/2010, 1:31 pm
    You can treat him on the tank but the best way is put him on a separate tank.., aclimate him well, remove media and people use 1/8 of a teaspoon epson salt per 5gl of water..(the reason why put him on a separate tank is because some fish dont do well with salt.., im sure theres other treatments but i tried this once and it worked..., and good luck with the fish sometimes it may be too late...

    And also feed less until is completely cured..
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    whisper
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    PostSubject: Re: Bloated Angelfish   12/21/2010, 1:45 pm
    Bloat is usually caused from over feeding. Try putting him in another tank and fast him for about 4-5 days. Then feed him only crushed frozen peas removed from the shell and warmed for two to three days.
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    bastet56
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    PostSubject: Thanks to those who replied   12/21/2010, 2:21 pm
    The clown loaches finished him/her off :(
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    whisper
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    PostSubject: Re: Bloated Angelfish   12/21/2010, 4:23 pm
    Aww that's to bad. Sorry.
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    Petersmonkey
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    PostSubject: Re: Bloated Angelfish   12/22/2010, 1:04 am
    Bummer mate... bad luck..
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