FishPlanet Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 My betta, Neptune is a bit scraggly looking. 3rd pic is before. 1 and 2 are now. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 It's difficult to tell off your pictures does his fin have any reddening to the edges of the fin or is the edge of his fins clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 2:56 PM, Colu said: It's difficult to tell off your pictures does his fin have any reddening to the edges of the fin or is the edge of his fins clear No, The red on his fins is natural coloring. When he flares, his top fin (Sorry, I don't know what it's called) won't stretch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 9:26 PM, FishPlanet said: No, The red on his fins is natural coloring. When he flares, his top fin (Sorry, I don't know what it's called) won't stretch ou If the dorsal fin won't open properly they can be a sign of fin rot or he could have damage it if it doesn't have any reddening to the edge of the fin it's more then likely mild fin rot increasing water changes and and adding some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 3 gallons should be enough if after a week you notice the fin starting to deteriorate then I would do a course of kanaplex or maracyn2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 3:47 PM, Colu said: If the dorsal fin won't open properly they can be a sign of fin rot or he could have damage it if it doesn't have any reddening to the edge of the fin it's more then likely mild fin rot increasing water changes and and adding some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 3 gallons should be enough if after a week you notice the fin starting to deteriorate then I would do a course of kanaplex or maracyn2 Thank you. It seems like he has mild fin rot. I will do what you said and I will update soon. Oh, and will that much aquarium salt hurt a bronze cory catfish, MTS, and 5 platies? Those are the tank mates I have with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 If you have Cory's I would do 1 table spoon for 5 gallons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 4:26 PM, Colu said: If you have Cory's I would do 1 table spoon for 5 gallons Thank you. So 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons is safe for all my fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Update: He looks a little better now. We'll see in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Ok, I need help. The fin rot has spread to other parts of his fins now. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 7:14 PM, FishPlanet said: Ok, I need help. The fin rot has spread to other parts of his fins now. Help! As it's spreading I would treat with kanaplex or maracyn2 you might have to do two full courses of treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 3:23 PM, Colu said: As it's spreading I would treat with kanaplex or maracyn2 you might have to do two full courses of treatment Where can I get Kanaplex? I can't get any right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 You can get Kanaplex of eBay but if you can't get kanaplex treat with maracyn2 or API fin and body cure are good antibiotic treatment for fin rot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPlanet Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 I feel like this is my boys last night. I just discovered he has dropsy. He will not be with us much longer. T_T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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