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If bloating persists, try an epsom salt bath. 1 tsp per gallon, 15 mins max. Saved my veiltail last year.

Cut it to once a day, fam. Flakes expand in their belly, sketchy for digestion. Try pellets instead, 2-3 max per feeding. My dude's been chill since I switched.


Agreed. Pellets are way easier to portion. I also fast mine one day a week—helps reset their system. Got a 10 gallon with driftwood ...

I'm with greenfox on the soak method. Also, trim any damaged leaves before planting. Less decay, less ammonia spikes. My 20-gallon's plants took off after I started doing this.

Thanks for the helpful advice, I'm actually considering fragging my own Duncan now.

I've been trying to help my girlfriend with her 20 gallon saltwater tank, but I'm a freshwater guy myself, so I'm pretty clueless. In my experience with freshwater tanks, I've used plecos or otos to help with algae control. What are some good options for a saltwater tank though?

She's got a ...