Luminaa wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:20 pm
I've been searching the forum for advice on treating my betta's fin rot and I thought I'd ask for some help. I'm pretty sure his fin rot started because the temp in his tank was too low, but I've since sorted that out with a new heater and moved him to a 23 litre tank. Since the upgrade, he's really perked up. I've also added aquarium salt to his water - 9g per litre, as the packet said. I haven't noticed the fin rot getting any worse over the last couple of days, so that's a good sign, I think. If I post some pics, could anyone take a look and tell me if they think his fin rot is mild, moderate or severe? I'm also wondering if I need to do any further treatment at this stage and what you'd recommend. I've read that bettafix and melafix aren't the best for bettas, so I want to make sure I'm using the right stuff. Or should I just be patient and see if the aquarium salt does its thing? Oh, and should I remove the plant from his tank? He loves resting in it.
I'd consider reducing the water flow for your betta - they're not too fond of strong currents. You might want to look into baffling the filter and turning down the air pump to create a more comfortable environment. As for the plants, if they're plastic, you could try covering them with some nylon tights or pantyhose - it's a simple trick to prevent any damage. If the tights get damaged, it's probably best to remove the plants altogether.
