Darkerwhite2
Fishaholic
Wow amazing fish, I use melafix its worked wonders on my fish not sure if its similar to the meds you are using. Dont recognize the name. But dont give up thats a beautiful fish i dont think ive seen a white so amazing.
Bad To Buy White Betta?
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Aww, thanks for keeping up with him. I'm afraid he's not doing well at all. I did a 50% water change and started him on Triple Sulfa (heard that worked better than the Maracyn products). I've had some good luck with that in the past. He looks lumpy, won't move off the bottom, eyes are half shut, and even worse, looks like dropsy is setting in (pineconed). I am debating if I should euthanize him. I just can't believe how sick he got and how quickly. But like I said, at the slightest sign of fin damage, I would immediately start treatment for him. I should have returned him when he arrived, (ordered him online) and I saw the mark on him--but I knew if I sent him back, he'd probably die. I didn't even know fish could get tumors back then. You learn through experience, even the very sad ones.
I know, he was a beauty. But as I say in the other post, I did a 50% water change and started him on Triple Sulfa (heard that worked better than the Maracyn products). I've had some good luck with that in the past. He looks lumpy, won't move off the bottom, eyes are half shut, and even worse, looks like dropsy is setting in (pineconed). I am debating if I should euthanize him. I just can't believe how sick he got and how quickly. But like I said, at the slightest sign of fin damage, I would immediately start treatment for him. I should have returned him when he arrived, (ordered him online) and I saw the mark on him--but I knew if I sent him back, he'd probably die. I didn't even know fish could get tumors back then. You learn through experience, even the very sad ones.
Give him a couple days on the Triple Sulfa to see how he does. Another betta on another board I am on is actually surviving a case of dropsy. A couple of things you want to do. Bump the tank temp up to 84F-86F. I don't know if you mentioned it, but make sure you have an airstone and turn it up if you do. Also, if he is struggling to get to the surface for air, lower the water level as much as you can without affecting the filtration. You should also give him an Epsom Salt bath. You want to remove him from the tank for this. The reason is if he has a bad reaction to the Epsom salt, (rare, but happens) you can remove him and put him back in his tank. Use 1/4 teaspoon per gallon. Let him stay in the epsom salt bath for about 15 minutes, twice per day. This should help to relieve the bloating.
You were right to keep him. He has gotten excellent care from you. Much better than he would have gotten had you sent him back. Besides, they grow on you very quickly.
You were right to keep him. He has gotten excellent care from you. Much better than he would have gotten had you sent him back. Besides, they grow on you very quickly.
Ok, you mean regular epsom salt, like you buy in a drug store, not aquarium salt?
I have a good filter going in the tank, is that not sufficient? Do I still need an airstone? Also, sorry for all the questions, but if I remove too much water, it will be really hard to ratio out the meds (comes in powder in a pouch for one serving per 10 gals)
Yes, regular epsom salt like you get from the drug store.
Not at higher temperatures. The higher the temp, the lower the oxygen level in the water. At temperatures of 82F and above, you must have an air stone. You can get the entire set up for about $20-$25. I can't remember if you have a 5g or a 10g tank, but the pump will only cost $10-$15. You can get an airstone for $3-$5. You will need the air tubing, a back flow control valve and a gang valve. The Tetra Whisper and Rena pumps are quiet. I have the Whisper 10 and my tank is a 5g.
I only suggested lowering the water level if he is having trouble getting up to the surface. If he is still able to swim up and take a breath, you won't have to lower it.
An easy way to control the doses is to dump one pouch of meds into 10oz of water. Then you dose 1oz for each gallon. If you have a 5g, use 5oz. If you have a 3g, use 3oz, a 6g, use 6oz, etc. Dump the unused meds and make a fresh batch every day. The meds start to lose some of their strength the longer they sit, even if refrigerated.
Please don't apologize for asking questions. That's why we are all here, to learn and help.
Not at higher temperatures. The higher the temp, the lower the oxygen level in the water. At temperatures of 82F and above, you must have an air stone. You can get the entire set up for about $20-$25. I can't remember if you have a 5g or a 10g tank, but the pump will only cost $10-$15. You can get an airstone for $3-$5. You will need the air tubing, a back flow control valve and a gang valve. The Tetra Whisper and Rena pumps are quiet. I have the Whisper 10 and my tank is a 5g.
I only suggested lowering the water level if he is having trouble getting up to the surface. If he is still able to swim up and take a breath, you won't have to lower it.
An easy way to control the doses is to dump one pouch of meds into 10oz of water. Then you dose 1oz for each gallon. If you have a 5g, use 5oz. If you have a 3g, use 3oz, a 6g, use 6oz, etc. Dump the unused meds and make a fresh batch every day. The meds start to lose some of their strength the longer they sit, even if refrigerated.
Please don't apologize for asking questions. That's why we are all here, to learn and help.
Thanks, that's a huge help. I'll get the airstone, salt, etc. I didn't realize the importance of the airstone, I figured the current from the filter was enough. So much to learn!
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