Hi there,
I’m so happy I found this site, firstly! My neighbor left his new betta with me when pandemic hit but had him in the smallest bowl with brownish water, yikes! I knew that seemed maybe ignorant and even cruel. He assured me he only needed a weekly water change in that wee bowl. But I didn’t believe that so I immediately ordered a 15L filtered tank with a heater, decor, better food, and a net, marine salt and smooth stones.
But his fin rot really set in when he started biting his own tail! I check the temperature everyday, steady at around 80’ but his fins are still receding badly and he’s not eating. Tho I’m just fish sitting the poor little guy, I really want him to thrive! He’s a little fighter for his life an I’ve grown to love him. But I’m very worried for him despite everything I’ve tried. What fin rot medicine remedies do any of you recommend? I’m told betta fix is not good so I’m in the dark.
He has clamped fins and his top fin lies to the side. He still comes out to hang around with me but he’s not nearly as active as a couple weeks ago swimming laps around the tank happily. But he still comes out to hang out with me and seems to enjoy watching me but I’m heartbroken for him because I’m not sure if he’s just asking for help or just being social.
If anyone has ideas on how to help I’d be so grateful!
I’m so happy I found this site, firstly! My neighbor left his new betta with me when pandemic hit but had him in the smallest bowl with brownish water, yikes! I knew that seemed maybe ignorant and even cruel. He assured me he only needed a weekly water change in that wee bowl. But I didn’t believe that so I immediately ordered a 15L filtered tank with a heater, decor, better food, and a net, marine salt and smooth stones.
But his fin rot really set in when he started biting his own tail! I check the temperature everyday, steady at around 80’ but his fins are still receding badly and he’s not eating. Tho I’m just fish sitting the poor little guy, I really want him to thrive! He’s a little fighter for his life an I’ve grown to love him. But I’m very worried for him despite everything I’ve tried. What fin rot medicine remedies do any of you recommend? I’m told betta fix is not good so I’m in the dark.
He has clamped fins and his top fin lies to the side. He still comes out to hang around with me but he’s not nearly as active as a couple weeks ago swimming laps around the tank happily. But he still comes out to hang out with me and seems to enjoy watching me but I’m heartbroken for him because I’m not sure if he’s just asking for help or just being social.
If anyone has ideas on how to help I’d be so grateful!