Betta Fish Constipation Peas

Here s how to use epsom salt effectively.

Betta fish constipation peas. If it doesn t try one tablespoon of epsom salt magnesium sulfate for every ten gallons of water. The pea basically helps clean out the betta s digestive system. Since that time it has spread widely across the internet for good reason as it very well may work as a laxative for omnivorous or herbivorous fish.

Green pea either fresh or frozen is often used by betta keepers to alleviate mild constipation sometimes caused by flake pellet or freeze dried fish foods. How to treat betta constipation with epsom salt. Arnold is having some constipation issues.

How small could a betta s tummy take after all. Use peas for mild cases of bloat and constipation. A quick guide to curing betta fish constipation.

While it does little nutritionally for bettas it is high in fiber and contains added moisture which often lacks from commercial dry fish food. Constipation is very common in betta fish. The directions on the food his previous owner was feeding him says to feed what the fish will eat in three minutes 2 times a day.

It originated as treatment for goldfish an omnivorous fish. Brine shrimp daphnia mosquitoes mosquito larvae wingless. Betta fish are carnivorous or more specifically insectivorous.

Epsom salt is a mild muscle relaxant and if it s only constipation your betta is suffering from it should do the trick. Not too many know this but feeding daphnia to a constipated betta may also help relieve its misery. Peas can be a whirlwind at clearing out a blocked up betta fish.