Treatment for Malawibloat
Fortunatly you can cure your infected cichlid,
but you have to be fast
Once you notice that your fish has lost an
appetite for food (and is not just holding fry in her buccal cavity), you
should remove it to a seperate aquarium and begin treatment immediately. There are two
treatments for Bloat that I know are very effectve. The first and most common is Emtryl (Metronidazole),
and the second is Clout. To improve the water condtion you should change 30%
of the water. and supply the aquarium with more oxigen,followed up with a 50% water
change. I reccoment to remove any filters the drug claim not to harm denitrifying bacteria. The initial 30% water change is not necessary if this
is a separate tank not previously in use. The water change is important
partially because you won't be performing water changes for the duration of
treatment. You can also use a combination of these two drugs. you know the
fish is cured when the fish will regain its apetite.