Need help with betta fish FAST!?

Question

My betta fish has been changing from his typical bright red color to a dull, sickly brown for the past month or two and I've also noticed that his fin length had decreased to the point that he can barely swim.

After reading online I concluded that he had fin rot and thought I should act quick and treat it. I bought Fungus Clear tablets and put one in a freshly cleaned tank yesterday and now my fish has taken a turn for the worse! He was laying on his side at the bottom of the tank this morning, his gills barely moving so I removed him from the treated water and put him in a cup of fresh water.

Does anyone have any experience with Fungus Clear that could tell me why my fish seems to be reacting this way? Also, is there anything I can do to ensure that he doesn't die? I need help quick!

Answer 1

umm idk did u do the correct measuring? how many gallons is ur fish tank because ur supopsed to put 1 packet of fungus clear per 10 gallons so u mgiht have put too much and kinda overdosed?? ummm and u can change the water. im sorry but this is all that i can think of. best of luck!

Answer 2

Fin rot is one of the most common, and most preventable, diseases in aquarium fish. It is caused by several types of bacteria, and often occurs concurrently with other diseases. It can usually be cured, but if left untreated, it can kill the diseased fish and infect all the others in the tank.

Symptoms:

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Fin edges turn white

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Fins fray

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Bases of fins enflamed

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Entire fin may rot away

The fins begin to fray and get ragged, becoming shorter over time. Usually the edges look white, and may even develop a fuzzy growth due to secondary Cotton Wool infection. As the disease advances the area may become red an inflamed, with bloody patches appearing as more of the fin is eaten away.

Fin rot is caused by one of several gram negative bacteria. Several anitiboitics are effective, however the root cause must be addressed as well.

Fin rot occurs when the fish is stressed for some reason. The most common cause is poor water quality. Overcrowding the tank, feeding outdated food or overfeeding, and moving or handling the fish can also cause stress leading to fin rot

Treatment should include a water change, and careful examination of the aquarium conditions. If there is food debris, vaccumm the gravel and take care to avoid overfeeding. Start dating your fish food, as it loses the vitamin content fairly quickly after it is opened. Feeding fish fresh, high quality food, in smaller quantities is far better than frequent large feedings of stale foods.

Check the pH and water temperature of the water, and make sure it is appropriate for your fish. Incorrect pH is very stressful for fish, and can lead to disease. Low water temperatures, particularly in fish with long flowing fins, can trigger fin rot.

If the root cause is corrected, antibiotics will usually cure the disease itself. Use a drug that is effective against gram negative organisms. Chloramphenical, Oxytetracycline, and Tetracycline, are good choices. Treat according to manufacturers instructions

Prevention:

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Maintain good water quality

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Keep proper water parameters

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Feed fresh food in small amounts

The best prevention is good aquarium maintenance. Change the water regularly, vaccum the gravel, and monitor the water chemistry. Do not overcrowd the tank, and watch for signs of fighting between fish.

When feeding, keep the volume low! Overfeeding is the most common mistake made by all fish owners, and contributes to poor water quality. Be sure to use fresh foods. If the can has been open for half a year, it has lost most of its nutritional value. Purchase food in small enough containers that it can be used in one to two months.

Answer 3

Fungus Clear doesn't work. It sounds like your betta is suffering from ammonia poisoning. Do some water changes.

Answer 4

make sure the water is actually treated dont use faulcet water because it may contain clorine(however you spell it) and it will effect the fish..also if you have any rocks or plants make sure your washing and drying them off properly..and try not to stick you fingers or hands in the fish water normall tends to carry bacteria and all sorts of other things..you might also wanna try a new tank or something..maybe?? idk my betta fish always had a decrease in his fins too and den he would eventually stick his head between da rocks n get stuck and die..idk..

Answer 5

With all the addional information, also bathe your fish in water with salt, dont put too much salt though, very little 1/4 of a tablespoon in your tank it will kill the parasite