Goldie Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 one of the siamese bettas at work was badly damaged in community tank, his fins and tail almost completely gnawed away. He is eating still and looks lively enuff. I have spirited him away (with boss' permission) to my hospital tank. Temp set at 26 and stress zyme/coat put in water. Any suggestions what else I can do. He is swimming and exploring the caves etc. Do I need to add the masterpet antiseptic?? how long will it take for him to grow back his flowing fins/tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 If he looks happy just leave him as is and his tail and fins should grow back again. I have always maintained bettas are not suitable for community tanks as their finnage is too tempting to others. Keep a close eye out for any infection and treat it then if necessary. At the rate you are going Goldie you might have to move to a bigger house - or build a garage! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 You could add some salt to the tank. But if he's had enough time to heal any open wounds on his fins it probably isn't important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted September 28, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 ty for the help. muchly appreciated by the betta and myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 There is a product available called "Betta Fix" it's along the same lines as "Melafix" but stronger (Which in my opinion says alot about Bettas) I've never tried myself, it but as far as more natural products are concerned it may be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted September 28, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 appreciate the info Fee and will certainly be on the look out for the betta fix. So far the betta is doing well, has a good appetite and a lively interest in all that is going on around him. The plus is he is a fantastic colour and somehow I doubt that he will be returned to be sold on. My pocket book just got a little lighter LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID in OZ Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 Hi Goldie Don't know if you have been here but have a look meagans_bettas Chris 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 And here's another that might come in handy Goldie http://www.bettasrus.com/bcorner/dt.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted September 30, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Ty CID and Pegasus what great sites. It is surely a small small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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