I had 2 betas a while back. Both I took good care of. Cleaned their water, gave food, etc. They died from a fungus in the water. I even got liquid stuff to help stop fungus for the second one. How do I stop it?
2007-07-11 13:22:03 · 7 answers · asked by bromley267 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
A true fungus rarely attacks a healthy fish. Usually one of the common causes is keeping them at too low of a temperature that creates stress and weakens their immune systems. Bettas should have a temperature of 76-86o, and for most people this means using a heater in a tank.
Another possibility was that the fish didn't have a fungal infection, but a bacterial infection known as Columnaris. This appears similar to a fungal infection, but the strands aren't quite as long, and the infection has a circular border (rather than an irregular shape seen in a fungal infection). If you would use a fungal medication, it wouldn't have an effect on a bacterial cause. See this link for info on Columnaris: http://www.fishjunkies.com/Diseases/columnaris.php and compare to these photos of fungal infections: http://www.fishjunkies.com/Diseases/fungus.php
2007-07-11 13:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fungus is caused by a secondary infection. You said you cleaned their water but didn't say how often. Usually, poor water quality will cause the fish's immune system to drop, making it easy for the fish to get sick from minor scrapes or injuries. In the past, when I had a betta jump out of it's bowl and I found it partially dried up, it would recover for a couple of days. Then the fungus showed up and the betta died. It is pretty hard to clear up once it breaks out in my experience. Maybe someone else out there has had better luck, but I have found it to be a death sentence.
2007-07-11 20:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try diluting some salt in the water to make it brackish. it wouldn't hurt the fish but help control fungus.
2007-07-11 20:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by phantomraider101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try feeding your fish with things that won't sink and fog up your tank.Like buy the flakes or something.If you get more beta fish keep them in seperate tanks because they can kill each other.
2007-07-11 20:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by :] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt works very good I use it for all their aliments some actually live in estuary so it is not a problem with them it was probablt fin rot or ick betta fix is a good formula to use but salt is better not iodized salt though that is bad not table salt only sea salt or salt made for aquariums! hope I could help
2007-07-11 20:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by guy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using bottled water instead of the tap water. When I had my betas that is what I did. I can't remember if you were supposed to you spring water or distilled water, you might want to ask the person you get them from.
2007-07-11 20:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by KNABS 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The liquid stuff?
2007-07-11 20:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋