Lexi B Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 pH 8 Nitrates 5-10 Hardness 4 Nitrite 0 Ammonia 0 KH/Buffer 7 Water Temperature 78 He's already been out through one round of maracyn and aquarium salt. Water changes weekly. Issue cropped up about 2 weeks ago. I'm not really sure what this even is, so I'm not entirely certain how to handle it. I assumed it was a fungus of some kind originally. These are the clearest images. His tank has had some on and off algae issues recently, I don't know if that could cause this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 pH is pretty high, but I'd expect that the swollen lip could come from a a bacterial infection? @Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi B Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Yeah the pH has always been really basic in his tank, I think a result of his fluval stratum. I asked about it a year or two ago, seemed like consensus was that it was fine so long as it was stable. On 10/26/2023 at 8:30 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: pH is pretty high, but I'd expect that the swollen lip could come from a a bacterial infection? @Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looks like localise swelling of the tissue could be caused by a bacterial infection an injury causing inflammation of the tissue what I would do is treat with maracyn2 active ingredient minocycline also has anti-inflammatory properties it will help reduce some of the swelling and aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 5 gallons @Lexi B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi B Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 10:26 AM, Colu said: Looks like localise swelling of the tissue could be caused by a bacterial infection an injury causing inflammation of the tissue what I would do is treat with maracyn2 active ingredient minocycline also has anti-inflammatory properties it will help reduce some of the swelling and aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 5 gallons @Lexi B Thanks. Salt didn't seem to do anything, but Ill continue to maintain the concentration while I run through maracyn 2. At the very least, the issue hasn't worsened so there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 6:58 PM, Lexi B said: Thanks. Salt didn't seem to do anything, but Ill continue to maintain the concentration while I run through maracyn 2. At the very least, the issue hasn't worsened so there's that. The salt helps to draw out some of the inflammation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi B Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 11:08 AM, Colu said: The salt helps to draw out some of the inflammation Sounds good. I actually just saw online that a handful of different sources think maracyn 2 may be a bad pairing with the sore on his head? Do you generally have the same opinion on that situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 7:15 PM, Lexi B said: Sounds good. I actually just saw online that a handful of different sources think maracyn 2 may be a bad pairing with the sore on his head? Do you generally have the same opinion on that situation? Maracyn2 is an effective broad spectrum antibiotic with the anti-inflammatory properties it very good treatment option for your Betta with the symptoms it's showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now