Dropsy Spread Prevention

[ajr0053]

I have a betta that’s possibly coming down with dropsy. I sterilized my siphon, but I’m afraid that whatever caused my betta to get dropsy could have been transferred to my other tanks by plant changes, using the same siphon, etc. before I noticed. I know that dropsy is a symptom of a larger problem that can be related to water quality, but I’m afraid it’s pathogenic. Should I dose my tanks with something? I’m afraid of losing another fish.

 

[itiwhetu]

Dropsy is a rare condition in tanks, please show us a photo of the fish and tank.

 

[DoubleDutch]

Dropsy is a condition (not a disease) that in almost all cases isn't contagious.

It possibly could be a sign though of bad waterconditions. So keep the water pristine should be key.