Something Wrong With Betta

[rarefish]

My betta Promethius has an odd lump on his head. I didn't see it yesterday. It has what I would call a "blood-clot" sticking out of it. I'm going to try to put a picture up. The scales are sticking up, and it seems to give him a hard time when he goes up for air. His lips are also "swollen". What do I need to medicate him with? Anyone seen this before?

rarefish

P.S. Sorry about the picture quality.

 

[WILDER]

He's in a bad way and once the scales stick out its organ failure.
He has alot of bacterial infections there.
You could try epson salt in his bowl one teaspoon to a gal.
And add a bacterial med to his bowl.
What are your stats in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph.
Can you enlarge the picture to look at that growth on his head.

 

[WILDER]

http/www.fishjunkies.com/Diseases/dropsy.php

 

[rarefish]

I'm picking up some MelaFix, PimaFix, and salt today. Since I've changed his water last night and added some BettaFix Remedy, his swelling has gone down. He seems to be doing a little bit better. His bump is also reducing in size. Thanks for the info!

rarefish

 

[WILDER]

Ok, good luck.