Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => Old World => Topic started by: HMD on January 15, 2016, 09:15:17 AM

Title: help with wild caught yellow comps
Post by: HMD on January 15, 2016, 09:15:17 AM

noticed that they seem to have swollen stomachs. Been feeding brine flake.

Title: Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
Post by: Steve on January 15, 2016, 12:38:53 PM

Usually swollen stomachs are an indication of either bloat, or an internal parasite. Adding epsom salt at a rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gal of water will act as a laxative and help in case it is bloat. Also a medication I use for parasites is called Prazpro, that will help in case of parasites.

Title: Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
Post by: Regalblue on January 15, 2016, 12:42:33 PM

Are you feeding multiple times a day & every day?  Could just overfeeding.  Skip a one or two feedings & see if it goes down.  Or you can try something with more vegetables in it & that may help clean them out.

If that doesn't help,  then go with the Epsom.

Title: Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
Post by: HMD on January 15, 2016, 01:31:27 PM

Thanks guys I did the salt thing this am. I am sure that I am not over feeding.

Title: Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
Post by: mibwb on January 24, 2016, 09:46:27 PM

How are they doing?