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Aquarist Forums => 911 Emergency!!! => Topic started by: Gowalkitoff on February 17, 2020, 10:46:14 AM

Title: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Gowalkitoff on February 17, 2020, 10:46:14 AM
I am trying to help my daughter's betta which hasn't pooped in a good 2 weeks now.  Big belly like a pregnant guppy. For the last 5 days I have put it in a pitcher with epsom salts for the afternoons, and have been alternating fasting and feeding pea.  Have already tried feeding deworming flakes.  Doesn't seem to be getting worse, at least.  Doesn't seem as gross as dropsy.  Any other tips? 
Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Pastis on February 17, 2020, 11:30:20 AM
There is an oil efficient for this.... don't remember the name, ricin or something like that
Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Gowalkitoff on February 17, 2020, 12:48:02 PM
I think ricin is a poison.  Are you thinking of castor oil? 

Edit: you're right lol
Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Gowalkitoff on February 17, 2020, 12:49:32 PM
Also how would i administer this to a betta?  Soak a pellet in it?  I have some already. Its a phenominal human laxative and skin cleanser, lol
Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Pastis on February 17, 2020, 04:14:51 PM
Yes castor oil   :)

First don't give him food for 2 or 3 days, and yes soak a pellet in it and give it to him

Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Gowalkitoff on February 17, 2020, 06:11:33 PM
Ok will do, thank you!
Title: Re: Very Constipated betta
Post by: Gilbotron on February 19, 2020, 12:10:36 PM
Many Bettas are prone to obesity.  Its recommended to not feed every day.  I used to get bloated bettas quite often and since I went to 1 or 2 days a week with no food, doesn't seem to happen anymore.