Bekah Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 We have had this betta (Cinnabar) for about a month now. 6 days ago we noticed his eye was cloudy and swollen. We immediately moved him to a hospital tank from the community tank (with mollies and Glow tetras). We have been treating with maracyn for 5 days now (recommended directions) and I has not improved or declined. Should we continue the treatment or see if medicating with salt would work better? the tank parameters are GH- 100, KH-120, pH-7.1, and NO2 and NO3- 0, water temperature- 78F. This is the first time we have experienced this and would appreciate any advice! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted October 19, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2020 I would try the salt since you're not seeing results from the anti biotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Cory said: I would try the salt since you're not seeing results from the anti biotic. Thank you for the advice! Would you start with 1 TBSP per gallon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Thats a good starting dose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel S Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 10:28 PM, Cory said: I would try the salt since you're not seeing results from the anti biotic. Hi! Is it okay to treat with salt and API erythromycin at the same time? Or try one for the full treatment and then the other? For salt, what kind? Epsom? Aquarium Salt or Marine Salt? How much? 1 tablespoon per 10 gals? And do you water change out the salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) You can use aquarium salt and API erythromycin together they won't have a negative interaction Edited June 9, 2023 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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