dkpate
Aquarium Advice Addict
I have Melafix, Pimafix, Maracyn Plus, QuICK Cure, anti-parasitic food, salt and about 10 other meds because I used to live SO far away from any stores that sold them.
Melafix is anti fungal, and Pimafix is anti bacterial. I like them because they are all natural, and won't kill your biological filter or interrupt your nitrogen cycle.
Remember with bettas, to only use 1/2 doses of the meds. If there are specific directions for tetras, use the same for the bettas. I had to use QuICK Cure on one of my bettas after I got him, and it worked well.
If you do take the gravel out and clean it, make sure you don't use tap water. Tap water has chlorine which will kill the good bacteria. If you can use a siphon vacuum, that would be best. I think they make tiny ones for betta tanks, but you would probably have to shop around online. My favorite site for fish stuff is www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com.
It's really nice to see someone care about bettas as much as I do!
Melafix is anti fungal, and Pimafix is anti bacterial. I like them because they are all natural, and won't kill your biological filter or interrupt your nitrogen cycle.
Remember with bettas, to only use 1/2 doses of the meds. If there are specific directions for tetras, use the same for the bettas. I had to use QuICK Cure on one of my bettas after I got him, and it worked well.
If you do take the gravel out and clean it, make sure you don't use tap water. Tap water has chlorine which will kill the good bacteria. If you can use a siphon vacuum, that would be best. I think they make tiny ones for betta tanks, but you would probably have to shop around online. My favorite site for fish stuff is www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com.
It's really nice to see someone care about bettas as much as I do!