Freshwater Issue...

[FishFinatic ;)]

Okay, so hear me out. I know this forum is for mostly saltwater, but I have a freshwater emergency....I have a Betta fish I had about 2 years and he looks incredibly sick. I checked on him last night and he was curled up at the bottom of the tank and wasn't moving. Today he seemed okay but he swims about 6 or 7 inches and then lays at the bottom of the tank and doesn't move for a little while. I checked his water parameters and they're all fine; pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite are all within range. I honestly have no idea what to do and I need your help...

The outlook doesn't seem good and I really don't want to lose him but I need your opinion.

 

[kireek]

Are there any physical signs that you may be able to capture a photo of? A little water change wouldn't hurt.If this was my Betta I would consider adding a little salt to the tank at this time http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?c=3578&articleid=2952&d=158&category=583

 

[eatbreakfast]

A betta's natural lifespan is only 2yrs, so timing-wise that would be my first thought.

A drop in temperature can cause lethergy.

 

[FishFinatic ;)]

Thank you so much. I added salt to the water about a day ago in hopes that might help. He’s pretty warm, he has a 50 watt heater and the temp is about 79 F.

 

[FishFinatic ;)]

His fins have been getting a little torn over the past few weeks. He’s the only one in the tank. Do you think a disease could have caused these symptoms?? Is it something I could treat???

 

[Danst1r]

Do extra water change and treat for bacterial infection.

 

[679x]

His fins have been getting a little torn over the past few weeks. He’s the only one in the tank. Do you think a disease could have caused these symptoms?? Is it something I could treat???

Fin rot can cause a betta's fins to become ragged as if it tore them on something. If there's nothing in the tank that is rough enough to cause tears, then perhaps it's fin rot.

But I've never had a betta nor have I had a fish with fin rot. Try googling images of fin rot and see if it matches what your fish's fins look like.

(Fin rot should be treatable btw)

 

[FishFinatic ;)]

Fin rot can cause a betta's fins to become ragged as if it tore them on something. If there's nothing in the tank that is rough enough to cause tears, then perhaps it's fin rot.

But I've never had a betta nor have I had a fish with fin rot. Try googling images of fin rot and see if it matches what your fish's fins look like.

(Fin rot should be treatable btw)

I did Google "fin rot on Betta" and it seems to be fin rot, a bit less severe than what some of the fish's fins look like, but it definitely looks unfortunately like a match. I'm trying to do everything in my power to save my guy, so I think it would be ideally to treat him for both. Do you recommend any products that work well for both fin rot and a bacterial infection??

 

[LJLKRL05]

Seachem kanaplex and seachem metroplex for both fin rot and bacterial infections

 

[leahfiish]

Keeping the water very clean also helps. but as mentioned, he may just be getting old.

 

[Dom]

His fins have been getting a little torn over the past few weeks. He’s the only one in the tank. Do you think a disease could have caused these symptoms?? Is it something I could treat???

Pictures.

 

[FishFinatic ;)]

So good news!!!! My Betta fish is getting better, he’s swimming more normally and he’s seems more like himself. I think I’m still going to treat him for fin rot, I’ll go out this weekend. But I’m so glad he’s a little better, thank you all so much. [emoji846]

 

[Cae]

Okay, so hear me out. I know this forum is for mostly saltwater, but I have a freshwater emergency....I have a Betta fish I had about 2 years and he looks incredibly sick. I checked on him last night and he was curled up at the bottom of the tank and wasn't moving. Today he seemed okay but he swims about 6 or 7 inches and then lays at the bottom of the tank and doesn't move for a little while. I checked his water parameters and they're all fine; pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite are all within range. I honestly have no idea what to do and I need your help...

The outlook doesn't seem good and I really don't want to lose him but I need your opinion.

Could be a parasite or worms. There are a lot of Betta videos on YouTube, you may be able to find betta advice on there.