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I've had a betta about a month now. and has been doing
very well but in the past severl days he has seemed to
develop two orange spots on one of his fins and tiny black
spots on his tail. He seems okay he swims in circles
around the heater I dont know if its velvit and he is
trying to scratch himself but he eats just fine and his
fins are not clamped they are just the opposite. I have no
idea what to do i put some aquarium salts in his bowl and
bought coppersafe but i dont know if i should use it.
Please help!
Aimee /blockquote>

I bought a couple bettas with velvet. You will definitely be able to tell it's velvet;
it appears as though their whole body is dusted with gold powder. I think your
betta is fine. Coppersafe really takes longer than the methelyn blue or Maracide
med. The dyes seem to work more quickly. Keep watching for any mor...See More
Feb 19, 2008


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