Betta with white fuzz growing on his fins

[gingerbread27]

HELP!!! male betta has a white fuzz growing on his fins and I am not sure what it is. It is my sister in laws and when i fed him this morning he was fine and then this evening she was doing water change and found the fuzz. I have just this moment noticed it in my prized opaque crowntails tank also, but not on him I am going to do a complete water change in all betta tanks immediately. I hope to get some replies fast as I will be back after water changes.

 

[juliethegr8t]

If it's "fluffy" it is probably a type of fungus. You need to treat it immediately - complete water changes is a good idea, keep doing large wc's for the next week or so. I'd also suggest adding aquarium salt, and some fugus medication if you have it (Bettamax, Aquarisol...). Good luck!n

 

[gingerbread27]

Thanks for the info, I did complete water changes immediately after finding it and I am going to add salt in a few minutes. I cant get either of those medications here in Oklahoma, is there anything else I can use?

 

[kgrehm]

You can also simple use amoxicillin tablets or you may have them at your house as trimox. Also tetracyclen and other antibotics will help.

 

[jacblades]

melafix-all pet stores carry it.