Betta HELP

[baseballfan111]

my betta has been rubbing himself on anything, and he has like greyish stuff under his head and his head is black or dark purple, also i thought he was dead but he layes on the ground like hes dead but i put some food in and tapped the glass and he poped up and went after the food what is this? ill give you the water test results soon.

 

[amez]

it is ick, u can buy some stuff to put in the water at your lfs.

 

[baseballfan111]

are u postive?

 

[Feline]

What's his original colour? Is the greyish stuff like a patch or like spots?

 

[Feline]

Probably a fungus infection. Does it grow like cotton? or just a plain patch?

 

[baseballfan111]

he had a all black head no grey it is just a plain grey patches no spots it isnt like cotten

 

[Kossy]

Do you think you could get a pic i really can't understand what your saying...thnx if thats possible

 

[Liz05]

If you think it might be a fungal infection, let me urge you to treat it quickly. I had a betta die in quite an uncomfortable state due to a fungal infection. It wasn't a nice thing to see.

 

[canis_lupus]

uh my betta's head kinda turned orange but i don't think it's what u're describing! sorry i can't help u

 

[Feline]

Possibly a fungus infection or skin slime disease caused by protozoan parasites. Better raise the temperature to 83F, n start salt treatment (1 tablespoon per 18.9L) with the whole tank.

 

[Feline]

Is the gills swollen too? Fins clamped together?

Edit: I've looked into a few sites n the possible treatment most suitable is malachite green. But that's just my suggestion. U'll want to look into what this medicine treats b4 buying it. Good luck!