Epsom treatment for a pleco

[Savethemall]

Hi i have a pleco that has white poo for a very long time.. tried a few meds like prazi levamisole and metro and non of them worked. i have good exp with treated with epsom salt solution soaked to the food with other fish, but i know pleco are more problomatic with saltso i wanted to ask if you think its ok trying treatig him with that? does anyone here try this treatment on a pleco or other intolerance fish? thank you

 

[kno4te]

Epsom salt isn’t a true salt. It’s fine to use for the pleco.

 

[Savethemall]

Epsom salt isn’t a true salt. It’s fine to use for the pleco.

What do you mean? of course its salt... Salt is not just NaCl.. its a group of compounds... and all of them has a very similiar effect on osmoregulation ...

 

[kno4te]

I’m meaning it’s not sodium chloride that’s all.

 

[Savethemall]

yes but it still have the same effect on osmoregulation.. so are you sure its safe for plecos?

 

[kno4te]

yes but it still have the same effect on osmoregulation.. so are you sure its safe for plecos?

It’s safe as long as it’s pure Epsom salt.

 

[RD.]

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, and is perfectly safe to feed to plecos, or use as a bath.

 

[Savethemall]

ok thank you all