maninahat
New Member
Hello there folks. I've been having problems with a bacterial infection with my betta fish. I've been treating for what looks to be severe fin rot, but medication has yet to have any positive effect. Over the week, the condition has worsened, and the bacteria is continuing to spread. Further details are below:
Tank size: 5 and 1/2 gallons (Fluval Edge)
pH: 7.4-7.6
ammonia: 0.0ppm - 0.2ppm
nitrite: 0ppm
nitrate: 0ppm
kH: ? Hard water source
gH: ?
tank temp: 80F
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): The problem manifested when a part of my betta's fin turned grey/decolourised. As it was sudden, I assumed this was just damage sustained from grazing or age (betta has been in tank for over 6 months). When the grey section expanded, I realised I had an infection and started treatment for fin rot. After daily water changes and daily doses of Myaxazin (2ml) for five days, the bacteria has continued to spread to other fins. Today, I saw some scale damage too, nearer the infected areas (see photos). The fish is still active continues to eat, chase off the Otos, and even make bubble nests. No unusual signs of behaviour.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: Since treatment began last week, daily water changes with 1/3 of water changed.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: medicine - Waterlife's Myxazin for fin rot treatment. For water changes, I pre-treat added water with Prima's Seachem anti-Chlorine, anti Ammonia stuff
Tank inhabitants: 1 Betta, 3 Otos, 4 amano shrimp, a couple of assassin snails
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): none (established tank set up)
Exposure to chemicals: none
Digital photo (include if possible):
Other notes: as you may see from the photos, I've been having a problem with brown algae. This has been the case for over a month now, and I haven't seen anyway to get rid of it. The otos aren't stopping it by any means. The lousy design of the fluval edge generally makes it hard to reach all the visible green spot algae, and the brown algae is harder still to remove from plants and objects. I don't know if the spread of brown algae is relevant.
Tank size: 5 and 1/2 gallons (Fluval Edge)
pH: 7.4-7.6
ammonia: 0.0ppm - 0.2ppm
nitrite: 0ppm
nitrate: 0ppm
kH: ? Hard water source
gH: ?
tank temp: 80F
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): The problem manifested when a part of my betta's fin turned grey/decolourised. As it was sudden, I assumed this was just damage sustained from grazing or age (betta has been in tank for over 6 months). When the grey section expanded, I realised I had an infection and started treatment for fin rot. After daily water changes and daily doses of Myaxazin (2ml) for five days, the bacteria has continued to spread to other fins. Today, I saw some scale damage too, nearer the infected areas (see photos). The fish is still active continues to eat, chase off the Otos, and even make bubble nests. No unusual signs of behaviour.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: Since treatment began last week, daily water changes with 1/3 of water changed.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: medicine - Waterlife's Myxazin for fin rot treatment. For water changes, I pre-treat added water with Prima's Seachem anti-Chlorine, anti Ammonia stuff
Tank inhabitants: 1 Betta, 3 Otos, 4 amano shrimp, a couple of assassin snails
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): none (established tank set up)
Exposure to chemicals: none
Digital photo (include if possible):
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Other notes: as you may see from the photos, I've been having a problem with brown algae. This has been the case for over a month now, and I haven't seen anyway to get rid of it. The otos aren't stopping it by any means. The lousy design of the fluval edge generally makes it hard to reach all the visible green spot algae, and the brown algae is harder still to remove from plants and objects. I don't know if the spread of brown algae is relevant.