Betta Fin Rot Medication

Bettas don t need a high concentration of air in their tank because of their labyrinth organ.

Betta fin rot medication. Medication such as melafix and aquarisol are usually added in the aquarium water to kill the bacteria that causes fin rot. They are both made from the same ingredients except bettafix is a more diluted version. Removed the plant and started him on a course of bettafix.

I ve tried api fin and body kanaplex seen most success with but still not complete recovery aquarium salt daily doses of seachem stressguard and paraguard. Depending on the original color of the fish the discoloration may appear as. Betta tore his fins on a plastic plant and developed some mild fin rot.

I just saw that you re thinking of getting an air stone. I don t recommend this. Often other popular medications that a lot of people recommend are bettafix or melafix.

My betta has mild to moderate fin rot. At ph 6 5 you are dealing mainly with nh4 and that s good for the fish it can t cross the gills like nh3 can. Although fin rot is prevalent it is highly treatable.

How do i know if my fish has fin rot. Betta fin rot symptoms. Should i order indian almond leaves and wait for them to get here or use medication.

Medication for more for severe fin rot. The symptoms can vary based on how long the fish has been affected. I did a 25 water change daily for a week dosing the new water with the appropriate amount of bettafix.