jc102
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hey guys,
I have two sick Bettas that I'm trying to diagnose and treat. One got sick and then a few weeks later the other one got sick
The first to get sick started floating at the top of the tank. He stopped eating and doesn't move unless I physically touch him. Now, he's floating vertically with his head up. He's in a 5 gallon tank with a HOB filter and a sponge filter. Water parameters are all okay as well. I do weekly water changes. Temp is 78 degrees.
My other Betta has been healthy and active, but over the past week, he's been laying on the bottom of his tank, not moving, and not eating. He's in a 10 gallon bare bottom tank with a few decorations and a hiding place, which he doesn't use. HOB and sponge filter. Water parameters are okay. Weekly water changes as well and temp is 78 defrees.
I have never used any medications. I have tried aquarium salt and more frequent water changes, but that's not helping.
My question is should I move them to temporary 1 gallon bowls so I can keep a better eye on them and they wont have to struggle to get to the top (at least for the one that stays at the bottom)? Also, what could I try as far as medication or other remedies to treat them?
I have two sick Bettas that I'm trying to diagnose and treat. One got sick and then a few weeks later the other one got sick
The first to get sick started floating at the top of the tank. He stopped eating and doesn't move unless I physically touch him. Now, he's floating vertically with his head up. He's in a 5 gallon tank with a HOB filter and a sponge filter. Water parameters are all okay as well. I do weekly water changes. Temp is 78 degrees.
My other Betta has been healthy and active, but over the past week, he's been laying on the bottom of his tank, not moving, and not eating. He's in a 10 gallon bare bottom tank with a few decorations and a hiding place, which he doesn't use. HOB and sponge filter. Water parameters are okay. Weekly water changes as well and temp is 78 defrees.
I have never used any medications. I have tried aquarium salt and more frequent water changes, but that's not helping.
My question is should I move them to temporary 1 gallon bowls so I can keep a better eye on them and they wont have to struggle to get to the top (at least for the one that stays at the bottom)? Also, what could I try as far as medication or other remedies to treat them?