Fin rot?

[eduguy]

So I was looking at my betta and I noticed some fin looked shorter and a bit like fin rot. So I am here for help. I have attached pics.
Size of aquarium: 2.5G
Heater:Yes
Water change schedule: generally 1 33% per 2 weeks, before noticing fin rot it had been around 3 weeks.
Cycled: Yes
How long has tank been set up: about since october 2013
History of disease in tank: None
Please help!!!

NOTE: There is some algae/white on the acrylic.

 

[Nat_a126]

In my opinion, it looks like fin rot to me

 

[eduguy]

Do you think it is in the early stages. I know clean water helps, but you can't change water too much. Would this be a case where medicine is required?

 

[Nat_a126]

Do you think it is in the early stages. I know clean water helps, but you can't change water too much. Would this be a case where medicine is required?

Yea, I think it's pretty early. When mine got fin rot, I used API Stress Coat and that worked well. If he doesn't get better in about a week and a half, you can use medication. I have used Maracyn Two by Mardel and that cured it. Just keep the water pristine, and most likely he will be cured. Do you know how they were ripped?

 

[eduguy]

I dont know, if they were ripped, how. He is alone in the 2.5 g. Driftwood.
What water change schedule for balance of clean water and stress?

 

[Nat_a126]

I dont know, if they were ripped, how. He is alone in the 2.5 g. Driftwood.

What water change schedule for balance of clean water and stress?

Okay, because my bettas fins were always ripped because he bit himself, maybe that's what happened to yours? I did 1/4 to 1/2 a gallon daily. When he gets better, you should really do 10% water change weekly instead of 33% every two weeks.

 

[eduguy]

Okay thank you for your opinion
Does anyone else have an opinion?

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[Nat_a126]

Okay thank you for your opinion
Does anyone else have an opinion?

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You're welcome and good luck with your betta! ?

 

[eduguy]

So I am think it might be worse. What medicine do you guys recommend that can be dosed to 2.5 Gallons.

 

[Supergummy]

Any med works if you dose it right

 

[Nat_a126]

I had a 2.5 gallon and I used Maracyn Two by Mardel and it fixed my bettas fin rot.

 

[eduguy]

I had a 2.5 gallon and I used Maracyn Two by Mardel and it fixed my bettas fin rot.

How do you split the tabs/powder into 4? It seems it is hard.

 

[eduguy]

Would Seachem Paraguard work? Does it treat bacteria?

Sorry for doublebposting.

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[Nat_a126]

How do you split the tabs/powder into 4? It seems it is hard.

Um I'm not home right now, but when I am I'll tell you how I did it. And I have no idea about the seachem, sorry.

 

[eduguy]

Has anyone had experience with Paraguard?

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[eduguy]

There is only about 1-2cm of fin left. Is this getting very serious?

 

[Nat_a126]

There is only about 1-2cm of fin left. Is this getting very serious?

Pic please?

 

[Nat_a126]

First Day: 1/2 of a packet
Second Day-Fifth Day: 1/4 of a packet. Make sure to take out activated carbon.

 

[eduguy]

will try to post pic when I get home.

 

[eduguy]

Picture....