[Pearl2011]

My female betta in a 10g sorority with 3 other bettas appears to have finrot and some fungus on the end. The other bettas look good (aside from some nipped fins) and I was wondering hwo to treat her. I have live plants and don't want to harm them so I was thinking I could give her salt baths?? I have some melafix but that isn't the best medication. I only have that and aquarium salt >.<

Ill try to be better with water changes (cleaned it today and ill try to again on Wednesday) to help speed up the treatment. Temp is 24/25C and ph is 6.8. No ammonia or nitrites. I've had the girls since December 26 2011 and this is the first time any of them have gotten sick quite pleased with myself about that

Thx for any help peoples 8D, Cass

 

[MoneyMitch]

why do you say melafix isnt the best meds? i have used it with great sucess and it doesnt change water color mess with bb and it formulated from natrual ingredents. takes about a week to cure but gets the job done.

 

[Pearl2011]

why do you say melafix isnt the best meds? i have used it with great sucess and it doesnt change water color mess with bb and it formulated from natrual ingredents. takes about a week to cure but gets the job done.

I didnt say its bad, just hasnt helped me with dealing with advanced diseases in the past. Should i start dosing or would it hurt the plants?? Ill give her a salt bath now

 

[MoneyMitch]

i would hold off on the salt bath, i wouldnt conside fin rot a advanced bacterial issue, its easiy treated with just water changes or melafix if u want it gone in a hurry. and no it wont hurt your plants it is stated on the bottle even.

 

[Pearl2011]

I meant very advanced finrot, like almost down to the body. I already gave the salt math and she looks quite a bit better. The fungus is gone but i gave it anyway. Her finrot looks pretty bad though. Oh well, time for Melafix

Ugh sick fish are such a pain :/

 

[MoneyMitch]

finrot actually isnt a ungus it is a bacterial infection

 

[Pearl2011]

She has both, fungus and finrot

 

[MoneyMitch]

wow thats tough, a double whammy goodluck hope all works out, water change as much as you wake up for about a week and she should be ok along with the meds.