Betta lost a few scales

[ral]

A friend of mine has a crowntial and he seems to have lost a few scales on both sides of his body. He is in a 5G bare tank with a Pl*co. Any ideas?

More scales missing on the other side. A few missing in one bunch and one missing scale on the other side.

Here is a pic:

 

[WILDER]

Just add some salt, my goldfish has lost a few scales before now nothing to worry about, just keep water quality in tip top condition.

 

[ral]

Tanks Wilder. I will pass on the information.

 

[ral]

I saw him yesterday and his other side is worse. Must have lost 10 scales on theo ther side with 5-6 in one big clump. Is it possible that the Pleco bit him?

 

[xXMrBonesXx]

could be, the pleco might suck on him while he rests over night

 

[Danno]

Well this wasn't anyones fault but.....dont keep any sucker fish with a Betta. Since he is doing worse take out the pleco or Betta and give the betta some melafix to ward off any infections. And yes, add salt

 

[ral]

Thanks all. I will pass on the information.

 

[ral]

Sean told me today that his Crowntial betta, Samuria Jack (Jack for short) died