Cut On Betta

[Durbkat]

I noticed on one of my bettas that it had what appeared to be a very small cut on his head, the head is kinda black but there is a pink spot on the head and you can see where the skin got peeled back, I'm not sure how he got cut but should I put some salt in the tank or just let it heal on its own?

 

[WILDER]

Any circling of white around the pink spot on the head.

 

[Durbkat]

Nope.

 

[WILDER]

Well it's bacterial could be columnaris but that usually a greyish spot with red circling or an ulcer. You will need maracyn two, find some info for you as columnaris can come in pink spots and patches.

http/www.2cah.com/pandora/Disease.html#External

It's under bacterial external infections and you will need maracyn one and two, but it might be cheaper just to buy tetracycline.

 

[Durbkat]

I have maracyn one. But how would I cut it up so it won't overdose the 2.5g? Are you sure it couldn't be just a cut because I can see the part of the skin that got tore off because its still on the body?

 

[WILDER]

Go in with the maracyn one, as if the skin is peeling not good infection, how many gallons is one tablet for.

 

[Durbkat]

10 gallons.

 

[WILDER]

Cut the tablet in half, then half the tablet again.

 

[Durbkat]

Thanks. Do I need to add a heater or air stone to the tank?

 

[WILDER]

Just an airstone, don't wan't a high temp with bacterial infections, good luck durb.

 

[Durbkat]

Would you mind helping me in this topic quick as I need to go soon http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=125093 ?

 

[Durbkat]

Alright I'm going to start with maracyn tonight but would like to know if I should seperate the fish I'm treating from the divided tank and put it in my long 20g since it would be easier to treat 20g as I would be able to put the right dosage in the tank or should I try to treat it in the 2.5g in case the other one could get it?

 

[Durbkat]

Alright I'm going to start with maracyn tonight but would like to know if I should seperate the fish I'm treating from the divided tank and put it in my long 20g since it would be easier to treat 20g as I would be able to put the right dosage in the tank or should I try to treat it in the 2.5g in case the other one could get it?

Anyone?

 

[WILDER]

Go with the 20gal good luck.

 

[Never2ManyBettas]

So you are saying they should medicate healthy fish because it is convenient?

*groan*