Fred is better!

[Apache]

Hi all,
Thanks for your help and suggestions. I am happy to report after a 95% WC and some Melafix, Fred seems to be back to his normal, happy self!

 

[Apache]

Anybody?!?

 

[Sorrell]

Heaving, lethargy, and loss of appetite sound like ammonia to me. Hva you tested your water? Maybe bump up your water change to twice a week

 

[cation]

Yep, I'd tend to agree. Testing your water is the first plan of attack, then go from there. Bettas in unfiltered tanks need 100% water changes. However, on a tank that size I would recommend a small filter - corner sponge, whisper mini, azoo palm, something like that.

 

[Apache]

Thanks Sorrell. I will start doing water changes more frequently and hope that helps... will keep you posted.

Edited to add: Thanks cation, I will look into filters for them...

 

[Apache]

So, I did a 95% WC yesterday and Fred does seem alittle better, eating better, and abit less lethargic.

But he is still gasping at the surface, still not swimming much, and now he has a white ring around each eye. But it doesn't look like pop-eye...

The other boy in the tank, is still doing well.

I'm really worried about Fred, as he is my very first fish.

Any more thoughts or ideas? Thanks.