Oldfishlady

Hi back at ya Guppy luver...

newbie32-sorry, I don't use OTC medication so I can't be of much help with it-once started it is important that you complete the course per label direction..........if he doesn't improve and you feel your Betta is suffering from both fungus and external parasites I would recommend high dose of aquarium salt 3tsp/gal along with 100% water changes daily and tannins, water temp 76-77F area, aeration in the form of an airstone while in QT...sorry I couldn't be of more help.....good luck....

It was suggested that I speak to you about my fish problems. My betta is lying on the gravel, hardly ever swims around, isn't eating and generally is acting strange. He now has a ball of white stuff on one of his gills. It almost looked fuzzy. Then I noticed there are a couple of other white specks. I was guessing ick. I purchased Jugle Lifeguard. It's supposed to be some medicine for when you don't know exactly what your fish has. I have treated him today. I will treat him tomorrow. This strange behavior has been going on almost since I got him. I need some help! Any wisdom to share with me?

HI

You are sure it not Ich? its pretty common for it to show up after temp swings....since he is otherwise acting okay...I would watch the area for changes-it may resolve on its own...hopefully...lol.....

Hey again,

Sorry for the second question in two days. :S I'm wondering if you can help me with Dallas again...

He has a little... thing on his left pectoral. It's white- not bright, but faded. It's not in a perfect circle, either, it's just this little misshapen lump sitting there in the middle. It's one or two times bigger than a dot of ich. He might have another very small one beside it, but it's hard to tell, as he's very active and doesn't stay still for long.

Yesterday, when his water was a too hot for him (accidentally- he was fine when the water cooled down) he held that same pectoral to the side while he was swimming. Now, however, and when his water had cooled down, he used it regularily, and so far has been today.

I'm wondering if it could be an odd parasite of some sort? I've never come across this before. Or maybe a tumor or a growth? He seems fine with it, eats, swims aroung happily, flares, etc. I don't know what it is.

Thank you.

Hello Oldfishlady, I have a very sick betta, and after posting in the emergency forum, PewPewPew recommended that I contact you. I've posted detailed information and some photos. I'm very sad and distraught for my friend. I hope you will be able to help. The thread is in the emergency forum (apparently this won't let me send a link).

Thanks,
LonelyPilgrim

sounds great thanks so much!

Once I get my computer fixed I will be happy to help you out with setting up a natural planted tank...hopefully sometimes this week I can get back on-line full time again....

Hi oldfishlady... I heard u were the one to talk to with questions about setting up a npt and so heres what i know- I need a tank, some sand and some plants, other than that i know absolutley nothing about them other than the fact that they are beautiful and great for the fish... If u have any suggestions or wanna offer some help or advice that would be great... Thanks!

Congrats.....I do remember the username..kinda...lol....I will look for your new threads about your spawns and planted tanks.....