jayveechun
New Member
Hi. A few weeks back, I lost Norbert, a salamander betta dumbo male. Suspected velvet case.
After that experience, I am more observant with my other bettas to see if something is creeping and to nip it in the bud.
So that brings me to Voldemort, my Black Copper Crowntail.
I'm not sure if the coloration is normal but since I am now more observant and paranoid, is the brown coloration part of being a black copper fish? Or is that velvet?
Its more like a non-shiny, flat, almost brown algae-diatom color uniformly at the end of each scale... And its only on the top of the head and upper back. I never noticed that before because I wasn't as paranoid so I dont know if its always been the default coloration.
Given Norbert and Voldemort did share siphons and all that prior to Norberts death, I treated for 16 days of Paraguard (non-formaline aldehyde mixed with malachite green product) as prophylaxis since the sharing of items may bring in parasites such as velvet that may have killed Norbert...
For reference:
Tank: 5 gallon
Temp: 78-81 F consistent
Parameters: 0-0-10 prior to water changes
water change sked: 40% weekly
Food: Hikari Biogold 5-6 pellets twice a day
Age: I got him August 2021, estimating age is maybe a year old.
Appetite: Eats, though not the most food motivated because if food isn't dropped literally near his face, he wouldnt really notice that there is food. And he does get full after 4-6 pellets unlike my others who can actually eat to death if given a chance.
Temperament: Somewhat shy and hides when I approach. But comes out again.
I currently have Seachem Cupramine in case there is a need... coz I will never ever be caught unprepared when velvet hits as that whole thing is just heartbreaking.
After that experience, I am more observant with my other bettas to see if something is creeping and to nip it in the bud.
So that brings me to Voldemort, my Black Copper Crowntail.
I'm not sure if the coloration is normal but since I am now more observant and paranoid, is the brown coloration part of being a black copper fish? Or is that velvet?
Its more like a non-shiny, flat, almost brown algae-diatom color uniformly at the end of each scale... And its only on the top of the head and upper back. I never noticed that before because I wasn't as paranoid so I dont know if its always been the default coloration.
Given Norbert and Voldemort did share siphons and all that prior to Norberts death, I treated for 16 days of Paraguard (non-formaline aldehyde mixed with malachite green product) as prophylaxis since the sharing of items may bring in parasites such as velvet that may have killed Norbert...
For reference:
Tank: 5 gallon
Temp: 78-81 F consistent
Parameters: 0-0-10 prior to water changes
water change sked: 40% weekly
Food: Hikari Biogold 5-6 pellets twice a day
Age: I got him August 2021, estimating age is maybe a year old.
Appetite: Eats, though not the most food motivated because if food isn't dropped literally near his face, he wouldnt really notice that there is food. And he does get full after 4-6 pellets unlike my others who can actually eat to death if given a chance.
Temperament: Somewhat shy and hides when I approach. But comes out again.
I currently have Seachem Cupramine in case there is a need... coz I will never ever be caught unprepared when velvet hits as that whole thing is just heartbreaking.
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