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The main cause to bowel problem in cichlid it a parasite call hexamita. Hexamita caused by intestinal flagellated protozoa and attacks the digestive system And the lower intestines of infected fish. This disease is very contagious, the symptoms of this disease often confused with other disease- hole in the head. This parasite is a hidden parasite just waiting to burst in. This burst occurs when the fish is in deep stress, bad water condition, infected fish or in case of inappropriate food match. Disease identification: 1- The excrement became whitish. 2- In this stage the hole in the head disease will burst in, small holes in the head will Appear, the fish will lose his appetite 3- The fish will start to swell or get extremely thin. 4- About this time the fish getting darker and darker till he became black. 5- The head will sink in. 6- The fish will start swimming backwards or even when his head facing downwards. Hexamita burst in
Two important things before treatment: 1- Since the disease is internal it is necessary to medicate internally. 2- Since the disease is contagious the treatment should given to all fish.The easy way to medicate internally is by using Metronidazole. Dosage: If its veterinarian powder the dosage is 1 g for 100 liters, use 250 g in case of Metronidazole pills. Flagyl (contain Metronidazole)
Metronidazole- veterinarian powders 
Pour the Metronidazole in the tank in area with strong flow. Treatment: Day 1 - add the Metronidazole to water according to Dosage. Day 2- 20% changing aquarium water. Day 3 - add the Metronidazole to water according to Dosage. Day 4 - 20% changing aquarium water. Day 5- add the Metronidazole to water according to Dosage. Day 6- 20% changing aquarium water. Day 7- add the Metronidazole to water according to Dosage. Day 8- 20% changing aquarium water. Good luck…. Article pictures by killer
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