Hi everyone,
I think my betta might have ich but am not sure, as I'm new to fishkeeping. We've had him for about 6 weeks now. If anyone knows what this could be, please let me know.
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1~What type of fish is afflicted? Betta. 3 days ago, I noticed raised white spots on body and tail. On Day 2 the spots on his body were gone, but 3-4 more white spots had appeared on his tail. Today (day 3) looks to be the same.
2~Ammonia 0 to .25. Nitrites 0. Nitrates: 10. PH 7.6
3~ 5.5 gallon tank, cycled for about 2 months now.
4~Top Fin power filter that came with the starter tank.
5~Only the betta in the tank + 1 moss ball, 1 plant, gravel and 2 ornaments.
6~Changed out 2 gallons last night + vacuumed gravel. I usually do this 3x/week, changing 1-2 gallons each time.
7~Got the fish 6 weeks ago. Not sure his age.
8~Five days ago I put in a new carbon filter*. Did not have room to add the old filter in with the new, so I did not seed the new filter. I rinsed it in old tank water, though. Yesterday, I switched from Top fin betta water conditioner to Seachem Prime.
* Just remembered the new filter had a brown spot on it. Not sure what that is.
9~Betta eats 2 pellets, 2x a day. No change in diet.
Aside from the spots, he seems normal. Maybe some fin clamping but it isn't consistent.
Could these be scabs maybe? Last night I noticed he likes to sleep in the tangle of roots from the plant in his tank. Maybe the roots are tearing his fin?
Any advice is appreciated - thank you so much!
I think my betta might have ich but am not sure, as I'm new to fishkeeping. We've had him for about 6 weeks now. If anyone knows what this could be, please let me know.
Photos here
1~What type of fish is afflicted? Betta. 3 days ago, I noticed raised white spots on body and tail. On Day 2 the spots on his body were gone, but 3-4 more white spots had appeared on his tail. Today (day 3) looks to be the same.
2~Ammonia 0 to .25. Nitrites 0. Nitrates: 10. PH 7.6
3~ 5.5 gallon tank, cycled for about 2 months now.
4~Top Fin power filter that came with the starter tank.
5~Only the betta in the tank + 1 moss ball, 1 plant, gravel and 2 ornaments.
6~Changed out 2 gallons last night + vacuumed gravel. I usually do this 3x/week, changing 1-2 gallons each time.
7~Got the fish 6 weeks ago. Not sure his age.
8~Five days ago I put in a new carbon filter*. Did not have room to add the old filter in with the new, so I did not seed the new filter. I rinsed it in old tank water, though. Yesterday, I switched from Top fin betta water conditioner to Seachem Prime.
* Just remembered the new filter had a brown spot on it. Not sure what that is.
9~Betta eats 2 pellets, 2x a day. No change in diet.
Aside from the spots, he seems normal. Maybe some fin clamping but it isn't consistent.
Could these be scabs maybe? Last night I noticed he likes to sleep in the tangle of roots from the plant in his tank. Maybe the roots are tearing his fin?
Any advice is appreciated - thank you so much!
