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Offline HMD

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help with wild caught yellow comps
« on: January 15, 2016, 09:15:17 AM »
noticed that they seem to have swollen stomachs. Been feeding brine flake.
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Offline Steve

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Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: help with wild caught yellow comps
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2016, 09:46:27 PM »
How are they doing? 
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