I'm not sure if any of you read my post in Tropical Chit Chat a couple of days ago about my recent LFS Horror story. If not then I'm including a link incase you want background info....http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=185908
Anyway, I went back today to get the betta that I was referring to. Luckily, it was still alive! When I told the lady that I wanted to buy him she looked at me a couple of times, then looked at the fish a couple of times. She said "I believe that's a female betta." I said "No ma'am that's a male. The other fish in the tank have just biten most of his tail off." She then said "Well, I believe you're right. He'll be okay though." I asked the manager for half off and he obliged. Also, saying "I believe he'll be okay though."
Well, anyway, I got him home. He's in his bowl now and he's swimming around all over the place. He was acting like he was starving so I fed him and he readily accepted it. I have a question though...most of his fins have been torn off and he looks pretty ragid. He's a little swollen around his face. What do I need to do for him? Should I be adding aquarium salt or marine salt to his tank to help fight off infection? What about Bettafix? Also, if anyone has a picture of "Pop Eye" then I'd like to see it. I don't necessarily think he has it. It's just hard to tell since his face appears a little swollen.
I'm including a pic! (not a very good one though)
BTW, his name is "Rehab"
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=185908Anyway, I went back today to get the betta that I was referring to. Luckily, it was still alive! When I told the lady that I wanted to buy him she looked at me a couple of times, then looked at the fish a couple of times. She said "I believe that's a female betta." I said "No ma'am that's a male. The other fish in the tank have just biten most of his tail off." She then said "Well, I believe you're right. He'll be okay though." I asked the manager for half off and he obliged. Also, saying "I believe he'll be okay though."
Well, anyway, I got him home. He's in his bowl now and he's swimming around all over the place. He was acting like he was starving so I fed him and he readily accepted it. I have a question though...most of his fins have been torn off and he looks pretty ragid. He's a little swollen around his face. What do I need to do for him? Should I be adding aquarium salt or marine salt to his tank to help fight off infection? What about Bettafix? Also, if anyone has a picture of "Pop Eye" then I'd like to see it. I don't necessarily think he has it. It's just hard to tell since his face appears a little swollen.
I'm including a pic! (not a very good one though)
BTW, his name is "Rehab"
