Help With Sick Betta - Update With Recovery Pics

[Janene]

Well I thought I'd update so you can see what you think of the progress.
Personally I don't think he has AS many spots, but with that said - his breathing seems more erratic this morning, he tends to be gasping...but he is still rising up to the surface for air - so thats a good sign I hope. God after everything I've put into saving him I'd hate to lose him. Even the pet shops ask me now when I go in "How's your fighter doing?" lol, thats bad.

Before the Ichonex Treatment (taken approx 4 days ago)

And today - hopefully you can see an improvement.

 

[DelightfulDani17]

._. He looks a lot like my fishy. I hope he gets better. The poor baby. I really hope he pulls through. He looks like a fighter. =)

 

[electric yellow]

wow he is looking heaps better. Theres a noticeable difference in those photos. Keep it up. I will cross my fingers for you!

 

[Janene]

Thank you!
I am scared to say it but I think he's on the mend.....FINALLY!!
He's definately more active, although still not eating...

 

[electric yellow]

have you tried changing his food?

 

[Janene]

I have, I tried pellets, dried shrimp and blood worms.....he doesn't seem interested in any.

 

[WILDER]

He has been very ill probably dosn't feel like eating just yet.
How his breathing.
Soaking food in garlic juice is meant to stimulate a fish apetite, and also boost the fish immune system.

 

[Forestpisces]

Poor babe. Your a star for bringing him this far, that was a nasty case an he looks so much better! I hope the little guy makes a fully recovery and lives a long and happy life with ya
Best of wishes
FP x

 

[loraxchick]

how'd this little guy make out? did he make it? i was really routing for the fish (and the owner).

 

[electric yellow]

Yes im keen to hear how he is to! Hopefully hes well mended by now

 

[Janene]

Just thought I'd update seeing as how all the great advice here is what helped save Edward

He made a complete recovery. I don't even know how as he was literally so close to death it was crazy. Every morning I expected to find him floating in the tank, but he was such the fighter (no pun intended). Everyday he got worse but he held on. Finally I began treating him with a copper based product that someone here suggested (THANKYOU). And even though the LFS all advised me against it I bought a product called Ichonex, which is what saved Edward.

Anyway, here are some recent shots.

(Excuse the bubbles on the glass, he just had a water change)

 

[Galanta]

Wow! That's amazing! Well done!!

 

[xweeqtx]

Wow, never seen whitespot like that before(in ANY fish). He looks amazing now, well done you for putting in all that effort and saving him!

 

[tibby25731]

I a so pleased he managed to pull through. proof that if you perservere, and have luck on your side, you can help your fish pull through almost anything

 

[loraxchick]

he looks GREAT
thanks for putting up the recovery shots! what a lucky boy!!!!
well done, you!!!!!
cheers