The steps for treating bloat successfully

I am going to go over the basics for treating fish that are not eating...Weather the fish / fishes are bloated or not. I am going to discuss two methods. The first treatment is a 100% natural & the second is using meds. Typically I have great results using the 100% natural method, but some cases are stubborn & meds must be used. NOTE: At the first sign of fish/fishes not eating they should be removed asap, quarantined & treatment started. The first sign is the best time...to start treatment!
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100% NATURAL TREATMENT FOR BLOAT
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1) Epsom salts. (100%.....No other additives)
2) Large water changes over a period of about 1 week.

Step one: First things first..... Set up a quarantine aquarium using 50% of the water from the tank the sick fish came from & 50% newly treated water from your tap / water source.
Step two: Remove the sick fish / fishes and transfer them into the quarantine aquarium for treatment.
Step three: Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of Epsom salts per 5 gallons of tank water. You will be adding Epsom salts according to the full gallonage of aquarium. (If you have a 135g, treat all 135 gallons) 54 - 81 tablespoons of Epsom salts for a 135 gallon.
Step four: Do not feed the fish at anytime during the Epsoms salt treatment, you will have to wait until the complete treatment is finished. I do mean...NO FOOD!
Step five: Water changes will take place every second day for six days & will be as follows.
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Day one: Do a 50% water change & add Epsom salts to replacement water.
Day two: -
Day three: Do a 50% water change & add Epsom salts to replacement water.
Day four: -
Day five: Do a 50% water change & add Epsom salts to replacement water.
Day six: -
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Step six: The fish should be wanting food at this point, feed small amounts until you work back to regular feedings. (Epsom salts will be used throughout full treatment & all replacement water) NOTE: My fish are used to 50% water changes, I do 50% approx. Every 5 - 6 days. If you only do approx. 30-40% then I would do the same throughout the treatment or you may shock your fish & possibly lose fish/fishes.
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TREATMENT USING MEDICATION FOR BLOAT
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1) "CLOUT"
The treatment with meds is the same as the natural treatment but you are now adding a medication called CLOUT, if you can not find "CLOUT" look for a med. That has Metro as a main ingredient. This treatment is to be done the exact same way as the Natural method but you will use the Meds only if the Natural treatment fails. I have had great success using my method of natural treatment & have saved many fish from the clenches of death! Bloat can be kept out of your aquarium by following a strict water change schedule with weekly changes of up to 50%. Correct stocking numbers & feeding is another factor that cannot be over looked. I highly recommend feeding a food called New Life Spectrum. Great food with great results! Best of luck & enjoy your Africans!