Betta with fin rot that just sits at the bottom of his tank. what should i do for him?

Question

Hello.I have a male betta with Fin Rot. All he does all day is sit at the bottom of his tank.The only time he moves is when he see's me, there is food for him, or for air.What should I do for my betta. Currently I am using "BETTA FIX""(Aquarium Pharmacuticals) and "STRESS COAT WITH THE HEALING POWER OF ALOE VERA"(Aquarium Pharmacuticals).PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO! I love my betta.

Answer 1

Try adding salt for freshwater aquariums to his water. It will destroy the cause fo the fin rot and speed the healing and regrowth of his fins.
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Answer 2

Generally all you need is clean water, and time with fin rot. Betta fix (Melaleuca) is a good preventive measure. Generally I combine Melafix/bettafix, with pimafix. (Primafix targets external bacterial infections, and fungus.) If the fin rot is still progressing most likely your betta has something more than just fin rot. In this case the fin rot is just an opportunistic infection. In that event I'd recommend trisulfa, or combination of antibotics that targets gram negative, and gram postive bacteria.

Answer 3

Keep his water clean!!! Like the cleanest that is humanly possible. And it should go away without meds. But if it gets serious where its starting to attack the body use the meds. Once it attacks the body its only a matter of when he dies.

Answer 4

Fin Rot


Common Name: Fin Rot
Scientific Name: Aeromonas sp. or Pseudomonas sp.
Description: gram-negative rod bacteria
Symptoms: loss of fin tissue, black or bloody fin tips
Cause: poor water conditions, exposure to toxins
Medications: Mardel's Maracyn-Two, Aquatronics' Kanacyn
Ingredients: Minocycline, Kanamiacyn
Notes: Can be mild or severe, may require medication


Fin rot is a gram-negative bacterial infection usually caused by poor water conditions. It is probably the number one most common betta ailment and chances are if you own bettas you will eventually deal with fin rot. Fin rot is most common in uncycled tanks where bettas are exposed to ammonia or nitrite. It can be caused by elevated nitrate levels in cycled tanks and may be caused by fluctuating temperatures and pH levels as well. Essentially, these toxins or fluctuations stress the betta, weakening his immune system, leaving him susceptible to bacterial infections.


The most common signs of fin rot are a rapid loss of fin tissue, bloody fin tips or blackened fin edges. In darker colored bettas these symptoms may be difficult to spot. Upon speculation of fin rot you should immediately check your water parameters to determine the origin. Successfully curing fin rot is dependent on fixing the cause. Check for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph and temperature. The ammonia and nitrite levels should be at 0 ppm [parts per million] and nitrate should be under 20 ppm, maximum. The pH levels and water temperature should be stable with little or no fluctuation from the days before. Remember, toxins like ammonia and nitrite become exponentially more significant in basic water [pH above 7.0] and thus much more dangerous and likely to stress your betta. This doesn't mean you have to bring the pH down. Drastically adjusting the pH could cause more stress. It's far better to leave the pH stable and to maintain little or no toxins in the water instead. While your betta has fin rot, it is helpful to increase the frequency of your water changes and add ammonia or nitrite neutralizers, like Kordon’s AmQuel-Plus, if necessary.


If the fin rot is not severe, meaning there is still more then 1/2 of the fin left, then usually clean water and careful observation will due as treatment. It's crucial that the betta not be exposed to any toxins while healing from the disease. New fin growth is very fragile and it's not uncommon to have several relapses after healing begins. You may also notice the fins grow back slightly curled. While this doesn't always occur it is normal and in no way hurts the fish.


If you suspect the fin rot is severe the betta may need your help to recover through use of medication and clean water. Because fin rot is bacterial in nature you will need a gram-negative antibiotic. I recommend Mardel's Maracyn-Two [Minocycline] or if quite severe you may want to use Kanacyn [Kanamiacyn] or an equivalent wide spectrum antibiotic. As mentioned before, all the antibiotics in the world won't cure your betta if the cause is not corrected. Be sure to test your water and make any changes as necessary. [see http://www.nippyfish.net/allaboutwater.html for more information on water parameters]


Use caution when selecting a medication for your betta. Avoid any herbal tonics or remedies that contain Melaleuca like Melafix or Bettafix. These medications are mostly antiseptics and may help fin regeneration after the bacterial infection has cleared but will do little to help initially. If your betta is sick enough to need a real antibiotic then give him one.

My standard disclaimer…



Antibiotic resistance is a problem facing aquarists all over the world. This occurs when bacteria evolve to make newer, stronger strains that cannot be combated by available antibiotics. To avoid creating tougher strains of bacteria be sure to carefully follow the directions on the medicine package and to never stop or change medications part way through treatment unless your betta is having a dangerous reaction to them. As with any disease, remove your sick fish from the community tank and isolate him for treatment in a hospital tank. Never medicate healthy fish.

Answer 5

have u called a local pet store and ask this as well??