Streetwise Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 My Betta is looking rough. Everyone else is fine. I moved her to a bucket. I have salt and the med trio. I could really use some help, as I haven’t used medication before, besides trying salt once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 @Nooby, I need advice. I am savvy with organic soil tanks, and forum management, but I am no expert on treatment. Paging @Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Is He eating ok passing an poop having trouble swimming its difficult to tell off your picture is he bloated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 She will swim to me, but I’m not sure about the other details. I will try to take a better photo. Is there an initial treatment that I can try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I haven’t added anything, but I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 If see swimming ok I would start by treating with antibiotic medication like maracyn or kanaplex and some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons the salt will help improve gill function and add essential electrolytes to help reduce stress 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I added salt. I finally found my meds, and I have Furan-2 and General Cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I would start treating with furan2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks @Colu! I added some Furan-2, after the salt. I appreciate the advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Please keep us updated! I'm so sorry she's feeling poorly!! I'd offer advice, but I don't have an amazing track record with sick bettas (currently 0/2...unless you count Pete scraping his head...then I'm 1/3). Hopefully, the Furan-2 sets her right! Swimming to you is super positive...as long as her activity remains relatively normal, that's a great sign! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 @StreetwiseCan you provide some more photos? Im having a hard time seeing the belly area and that's my most concern right now. And other useful info is parameters, co-inhabitants, picture of the tank, and feeding amount/ timeframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 I am having a hard time taking better photos in the bucket. This was her previous tank: I did alter the food mix to include more pellets. Perhaps she was happier with flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 How many pellets and what size are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 I updated the mix with more small stuff tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Those look quite large, though my perspective could be altered because of the photo. You may want to fast her for a couple days and wait for a bowel movement. Betta eyes around the size of their stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 I put plants and wood in. She is still swimming. I hope she makes it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 She survived the night. I’ll check again after work. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks for all the help and kindness! She is still alive and seems a little bit more upright. I just did the second dose. Would it be problematic if I am eyeballing the quantity for this small bucket? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 1:21 PM, Streetwise said: Thanks for all the help and kindness! She is still alive and seems a little bit more upright. I just did the second dose. Would it be problematic if I am eyeballing the quantity for this small bucket? I personally wouldn't risk it because I got shaky hands and lose count easily, I usually just premix and measure in an old milk jug to be safe, but your choice if you're confident in doing so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I follow all the disease threads because I'm clueless when it comes to treatment/diagnosing and try to pick stuff up here and there. Hoping she pulls through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 My heart goes out to both you and her. You are both in my thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks @Colu, @sudofish, and @Guppysnail! While I am fairly experienced with organic soil tanks, and perhaps an advanced intermediate at FOWLR marine tanks, I have no problem admitting that I am a newbie with many things in the hobby, including treating fish. I am happy to have this community to help me learn! Thank you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 She is chilling in the bucket, not active, but stable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Her belly looks quite large, so hopefully she is just at a point where she needs a bowel movement. Fasting should help, and also feeding a little bit of a shelled pea may assist with that. If she is swimming and not lethargic, those are good signs. I hope all goes well and she feels better. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Would an Epsom salt bath in slightly warmer water help move her bowels? That’s what you’re supposed to do with egg bound chickens. 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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