Streetwise Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 I moved her to a different community tank so I could see her better, and change the water in the utility bucket. She does not look healed. @Torrey, this was her in better times, if that helps identify her fin variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 You have a gorgeous crowntail (CT). My mistakes having bettas in the desert were not keeping the humidity high enough in the "breathing" air for the betta. If I ever get another, I will follow Gianne's advice about saran wrap. CT are happiest at 82° - 84°. Anything below that is a stress that will slow recovery. Live daphnia is the fastest healing food I found. In the live chat with Gianne, I asked if inbreeding is part of the issue with bettas health, and Gianne answered that she's moving into more wild varieties / plakat varieties because of the 1. Overbreeding for finnage that inhibits swimming (and breeding) 2. Health issues Kismet, at 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks @Torrey and @Colu. I am prepping one of my 3.5 gallon tanks for her so that I can add a heater. I don't have an adjustable heater that size, so I will only be able to get her to 78°F until I get one. In the meantime, she has found a safe spot, which might be warmer by the light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hang in there @Streetwise. My half moon double tail floated on his side for nearly 3 months with swim bladder and fin rot. One day he was just upright and lightly swimming normal. He’s so much better now. Fins still coming in. Long road. Fingers still crossed. Your female has beautiful coloration! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 I moved her to a 2.5, with a pair of 5W heaters. This was her original tank, although I have removed the wood and sponge filter. It does have an air stone. I hope this helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Has the wound fully heal on her belly Edited September 22, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 @Colu, it is healing, but there is more to go. At least she has heat now, and is not getting jostled around by the SAEs and the Yo-yo Loach. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 I completed another round of treatment, and she is swimming more and eating more. She seems to love swimming through the mulm. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 She did not make it. I will pause on Bettas for a while. I don’t want to manage temperature in tiny tanks. Thanks for all the help and support! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 My Condolences. It’s hard to lose a friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Sorry to hear She didn't make it she put up a good fight I thought she put thought Edited October 21, 2021 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 @Colu, you have provided amazing advice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 You did the best for her sadly not all fish make a recovery no matter how much we try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I am so sorry @Streetwise. My bettas were the reason I invested in the pymeter: to maintain that 82° was impossible any other way. Sadly, I didn't learn about the pymeter (or Inkbird) until they had already been overly stressed, and I didn't know about keeping the air so humid. When/if you get another, you will go into it with a lot more information, so you can have brand new learning opportunities! I am sure you gave her the best life she could have hoped for, and that's the important part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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