Lbn Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hello. i have a white betta, which actually is making it kinda hard to ID all the common illnesses since they all mention to look for something white or red lol. I think he has fin rot. currently he’s in a 3 gallon tank, will be moving him to 5 gallon once he’s healed, temp is 78, has sponge filter. Ph 6.8, no Nh3, nitrate, nitrite. He doesn’t do much activity just hanging out in floating log. i did one week of betta revive. it seemed to help at first, after a week he started to get lethargic. went to pet store to talk to probably unknowledgeable person, they recommended melafix. did that for one week. he seemed to be doing better and some of the fin root cleared a little. a week later was seeming lethargic again. this time I ordered erthyomyicin and ick fix. (hasn’t arrived yet). i decided to ask for some help so i’m not constantly guessing on what to do with Betta (3 yr old named him lol) and get him well and vibrant again. oh he still has appetite but not as ferocious as before. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Bettas usually become lethargic when fighting fin rot when there's an active infection What I would do is add a small amount of aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons the salt will help improve gill function and add essential electrolytes and do a course of maracyn when it arrives is he still eating Edited September 12, 2021 by Colu Ment to put 1 table spoon for 2 gallons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbn Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 yes he is still eating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 4:35 PM, Lbn said: yes he is still eating If he still eating that a good sign aquarium salt and maracyn should do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbn Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasaltemelosguy Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 What Colu says is spot on. I would only add to it, in that I would avoid oil-based treatments like Melafix or Pimafix as it can make breathing more difficult for labyrinth fishes like bettas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasaltemelosguy Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 BTW, what a beautiful betta he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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