Re: SICK BETTA

Posted by Aimee on 10/02/06

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Hi Michelle,

I would use maracyn 2 (maracyn in different, and usually attacks the less common
types of bacteria). But meanwhile, definitely do at least partial water changes (adding
no aquarium salt and adding 1/8 epsom per gallon-- pre-make the gallon jug so you
always have this concentration as opposed to adding it directly to his tank. Do a
water change before redosing every couple of days. It may be dropsy-- I have had
several come down with this, and I always treat, but it is difficult to cure (if at all
possible). Continue to try to feed him anyway.

You can use maracyn 2 with the maracyn.

Let me know how it goes!
aimee

On 10/01/06, Michelle wrote:
> I tried the pea thing and he would not eat it. He does nothing
> but sleep. He has not eaten in four days. I started the Maracyn
> 2 three days ago. I think he has dropsey. There is a small
> raise in his scales. I wish I could help him. So you think I
> should do a full tank change to take the aquarium salt out and
> do the epsom salt? I am almost afraid to change his environment.
>
>
> On 10/01/06, Aimee wrote:
>> No salt for now-- it may cause more bloating. I would use
> 1/8 epsom salt per
>> gallon of water instead-- this will relieve any constipation
> and also help with the
>> swelling.
>>
>> It MAY be a tumor. See if he has any bowel movements (maybe
> when you
>> change the water you can tell? If he does, then begin feeding
> normal diet. For
>> now, keep any feeding to a MINIMUM. Medicated fish food
> doesn't really work
>> well for bettas (my experience) b/c they are such picky
> eaters they won't eat it. I
>> would treat with any antibiotic. Maracyn 2 is a good one,
> but dropys is almost
>> impossible to treat anyway.
>>
>> Let me know how it goes. PS-- did you try the baby food peas
> on a toothpick
>> when you tried to feed peas?
>>
>> aimee
>>
>> On 9/28/06, Michelle wrote:
>>> PLEASE HELP!! I have a Betta that is about 18 months old.
>>> I noticed a very round bulge on his right side. Info on the
>>> internet indicated it could be constipation. I tried the
>>> pea thing but he will not eat it. Under direct light his
>>> scales seem to be SLIGHTLY raised. I am not sure if it is
>>> dropsy or just the swelling doing this??? Please help. I
>>> changed his tank water 2 days ago. I am using a medicated
>>> fish food (started tonight) and added aquarium salt to his
>>> water which he seemed to like.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• SICK BETTA, 9/28/06, by Michelle.
• Re: SICK BETTA, 10/01/06, by Aimee.
• Re: SICK BETTA, 10/01/06, by Michelle.
• Re: SICK BETTA, 10/02/06, by Aimee.