Hi
@wasmewasntit ,
I thank you so much for your comprehensive guidance. Iāve been wrestling with the decision of whether I ought to continue treating my betta or begin the process of euthanizing him with clove oil. I am deeply saddened by my betta's suffering, and I worry that his pain was precipitated by something that I have done or failed to do. However, I am mindful that my guilt and rue cannot distract me from acting in the best interest of my betta, even if this entails euthanasia.
That said, I have observed some improvements in my bettaās condition over the past few days. He is swimming more, though he still is still spending the bulk of his time resting on the floor of his breeding net box. He also appears more alert, particularly when Iām feeding and interacting with him. Iād like to continue trying to treat him while heās eating and improving.
My bettaās symptoms have evolved in a manner that is suggestive of columnaris and fin rot. He recently started developing a white or blanched patch in the middle of the black patch that formed on his body at the beginning of his illness. His fins have shown further signs of fin rot, with some black discoloration along the tips. He also seems to be itchy - he periodically scratches his body along the netting of his breeding box.
Yesterday, I started medicating my 10 gallon tank with a tablet of Jungle Fungus Clear, which contains nitrofurazone, furazolidone, and potassium dichromate. Unfortunately, I am unable to obtain pure nitrofurazone in my country, but Iāve read that Jungle Fungus Clear is a viable alternative. Iāve continued adding a low dose of aquarium salt to the water as well as feeding my betta kanamycin-medicated food.