How do I cure betta's ich?

[NinjaNomad196]

I think my betta has ich (white cottonish stuff around eye) and red coming off mouth? My mom refuses to do water changes because it's "cold outside." Can I try adding more water and a bit of safestart?

 

[FWFishTanks]

sounds like mouth fungus to me. I'm no expert, but water changes are always beneficial. Why don't you do the water changes yourself?

 

[brennae]

I agree, water changes are an absolute must. Maybe show your mom some info about why they are important. Bettas can get fungus and fin rot quite easily in dirty water. I use Indian Almond leaves for my bettas. It's not been scientifically proven to help them heal but most betta breeders swear by them.

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[NinjaNomad196]

Well, I did water change + medicine right after making topic... fish died next morning. The day before hand my first fish I treated properly died at about 2 (platy) from age... it sucks, but now I have a molly, guppy, and emerald cory (his 3 friends died)

 

[QuakingAspen]

R.I.P. good luck

 

[NinjaNomad196]

Thanks

R.I.P. good luck

Thank you, kind sir.

 

[brennae]

Sorry about your fishy friend.

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[NinjaNomad196]

Thanks again

Sorry about your fishy friend.

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Thanks, Daisy lasted from last year's June... she was technically my little brother's but, she was a good girl