Regular Member ashv20 Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 [*]Test Results for the Following: [*]Ammonia Level? 0 [*]Nitrite Level? 0 [*]Nitrate level? 0 [*]Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)? 7.6 [*]Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)? 7 [*]Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? API drops [*]Water temperature? 25-27 no therm. [*]Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 6 gallons, 3 months. Previous had goldfish. [*]What is the name and size of the filter(s)? Filter in built in tank. [*]How often do you change the water and how much? 50% a week. [*]How many fish in the tank and their size? 1 male betta. [*]What kind of water additives or conditioners? Prime [*]What do you feed your fish and how often? Blood worms once a day, peas once a week. [*]Any new fish added to the tank? no [*]Any medications added to the tank? no [*]Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? End of tail bleeding; scales slightly raised. [*]Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? Bottom sitting, laying on side. My betta lucky was a rescue from really bad conditons at the pet store, and now I'm failing him.. He was originally in a vase when I got him until the 6 gallon was free, he's now in there and he was going fine, I added soon after a ceremic pot, which a broke to make a cave, which was fine, however now that i think of it, the sharp edges may have contributed to how he's feeling. He was for a week, a bit down, but would rise for food, he still does. Now he's near unresponsive unless i touch him. Heavy breathing, looks labored. He's fins have been damaged. I started this week 0.1% of salt. No real improvement.. As you can see, water parameters are fine, it is a cycled tank. I'm clueless, I don't know what to do... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 Were the water parameters taken before or after a water change? Heavily planted tank? Any pics of the fish? Is the abdomen distended? Until then, your only course of action is keeping 0.1% salt and clean water (daily). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashv20 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 Were the water parameters taken before or after a water change? Heavily planted tank? Any pics of the fish? Is the abdomen distended? Until then, your only course of action is keeping 0.1% salt and clean water (daily). Before the water change, I just did a 80% change, I know that's not recomended.. Havn't got a camera on me at the moment.. Actually now that you mention it, he's a white betta and he stomach appears different.. I just put some blood worms in, and he's not eating them either..he can't swim unless he really really tries, sometimes he get stuck to the intake tube.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 aww Ash it sounds like your Betta's having a hard time of it,do you only feed him blood worms and peas?do you presoak the blood worms?is he still eating?if so just feed peas for a couple of days,and make sure his water is ph and temp matched and changed daily as lupin recommended I hope he feels better soon Keep us posted!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 Do you know how old the betta is? Not trying to bring anyone down but maybe he is "just" old and it is his time now... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashv20 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) @ shell: Yes just bloodworms and peas, they are hikari frozen ones, which i have put them in a big container int he freezer, they defrost before i put them in. I just put some in, and he will eat them if he can get to them, so he has had two @ Oerba: I'm not sure actually...maybe he is, I think he had been at the pet store for a while, he was the last one left, and on sale..but his tail is bleeding and some of it has come off.. edit: I thought of euthanising with cold water, but when I see him move, I can't do it, he's still got spirit. Edited November 25, 2010 by ashv20 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 Bettas live usually 2-3 years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member enesta Posted November 25, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2010 I've seen that happen to bettas with drastic changes in water temperature (heavy breathing, looking shocked/little movement). But not the weakness. Maybe warming the temperature to 82-85 fahrenheit may make him more active... my bettas always feel better in warmer water, but I keep it at 80-82 permanently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashv20 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 He didn't last the night... had a burial this morning though @ enesta; i can see your point on the temperature thing, but here, the tanks natural temp without a heater generally is 80 degrees. I live in perfect climate for bettas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Awww poor little guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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