Phantom the betta has as growth...I think?

[BettaChi]

So I will attach some photos and a video as best as I can.

But my betta fish "Phantom" has been lethargic (which I read isn't exactly uncommon for older adult bettas) and I noticed a little white protrusion or bump on the side of his head behind his eye.
At first I just thought it was whiter scales (as his head is white there) but it looks like it is a bump now and I am not sure it is normal. He is eating normally but seems to be less active.


I have that blue dye "Betta Revive" product, and some "Mela-Fix". I also have Aquarium salt which I believe everyone refers too as "Epsom salt" here in the forum. (photos attached)

What do you think?

Is he sick?

Should I put some in a small bowl with these medicines in it? (as I have done in the past).

That means I would continue to remove him from the tank and dose him for a few hours every day.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[BettaChi]

Sorry the video or photo isn't better...he doesn't pose very often. Are there any 'doctors' in the house? Shall I continue my 'isolate and dose' schedule with the attached medicines?

 

[TMaier]

Sorry I can't help.


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[hcourts]

What is he in the tank with? Like will you hurt others if you use a fungus med? My betta got stuck in the hole in one of the pots in my tank and I had to help push him back out and he ended up with something that looked similar to that. I dropped some fungus guard tabs in and did a water change after three days and then more frequent water changes and he cleared right up. Best of luck to ya!


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[BettaChi]

Hey there. Thanks for your thoughts. Phabton is in there with an oto cyc and some cherry shrimp (1ghost shrimp). I don't add the medicine to the tank water I take the betta out and dose him in a small cup for a day or so and then add him back to the tank.

 

[hcourts]

Yeah shrimp prob wouldn't fair to well with the treatment I'm sorry about your guy I hope he gets better soon


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