jayveechun
New Member
Hi everybody,
Unfortunately, one of my bettas named Norbert died a few days ago, from what I suspect as a velvet infection. Keyword suspect because my bettas are kept alone in their tank and Ive had them since July so how velvet got there is a mystery to me). We did try to treat but the fish didn't make it. (Paraguard didn't work and I'm questioning the existence of that medication versus tried and tested copper)
My other betta Voldy is situated beside Norbert and I used to do all my maintenance with the same siphon etc. for months and months. So now I'm worried that unknowingly, Voldy may have exposure to velvet. And I'm not sure if I'm imagining every little coloration as gold rust or what have you, but he is active, eats well, swims about normal.
So my query is, in this case, is it advisable to do a Cupramine or some other velvet medication now before any obvious symptom arises? Is that harmful? Is that standard just to ensure that our place is purged of velvet in any life stage.
This is Voldy today
Unfortunately, one of my bettas named Norbert died a few days ago, from what I suspect as a velvet infection. Keyword suspect because my bettas are kept alone in their tank and Ive had them since July so how velvet got there is a mystery to me). We did try to treat but the fish didn't make it. (Paraguard didn't work and I'm questioning the existence of that medication versus tried and tested copper)
My other betta Voldy is situated beside Norbert and I used to do all my maintenance with the same siphon etc. for months and months. So now I'm worried that unknowingly, Voldy may have exposure to velvet. And I'm not sure if I'm imagining every little coloration as gold rust or what have you, but he is active, eats well, swims about normal.
So my query is, in this case, is it advisable to do a Cupramine or some other velvet medication now before any obvious symptom arises? Is that harmful? Is that standard just to ensure that our place is purged of velvet in any life stage.
This is Voldy today
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