Checked levels and did a 60% water change two days before introducing a new male Betta and 6 young Ember Tetras yesterday.) Pics below - And the Ammonia level looks greener in the photo than it did in real life. Especially under proper light. I'm guessing this is a result of shock from being transported, new tank, etc. How To Do It. Get a gallon of pretreated water and put one tablespoon of salt (follow the manufacturer’s instructions if available). Make sure all that it is completely dissolved and matches your tank’s temperature. Once done, release your betta in the water-salt solution and let it soak for 15 minutes. Fungus Cure. Treats: Fungus, Mouth Fungus (Columnaris), body slime, eye cloud, fin rot; Active Ingredients: 3mg Victoria Green B and 30mg Acriflavine; General Cure. Treats: Gill/skin flukes, hole-in-the-head disease, wasting disease (internal parasites), swollen abdomen (tapeworm or dropsy). 250mg Metronidazole, 75mg Praziqiental; Triple Sulfa Water mold shows up as whitish fur-like growths and/or pink or white external body bumps. Foods rich in Vitamin C, salt treatments and medicinal baths with Methylene Blue are all recommended treatments. Ensure your betta is in a high water quality environment and the tank is kept at the optimal temperature. Diseases like bacterial infections or parasites can spread from one fish to another, so care should always be taken when introducing new fish into an aquarium with a betta suffering from dropsy. It’s also possible for healthy fish to contract droplet infection by sharing water with infected bettas through filtration systems or shared tanks. Common causes of these lumps include the genetic disposition of the fish, poor water parameters, low-quality diet, and viral infections. Cancerous tumors on betta fish can develop despite pristine conditions and are typically a result of the genetic predisposition of the betta fish. From 2000 – 2008 there was very little online discussion about the use of garlic as a natural remedy for treating tropical fish. There were a few sporadic references to Seachems Garlic Guard, which is marketed as an Appetite and Flavor Enhancer for both freshwater and marine fish. For the first time, the Seachem product referenced garlic oil Fish can make great pets for people with allergies to other pets and they’ve been shown help to help reduce stress. Although fish can make entertaining and calming pets, fish owners should be aware that fish sometimes carry germs that can make people sick. Although rare, germs from fish and the water they live in can cause a variety of April 5, 2023 by Dr.Chamika Betta fish fungus is a common issue faced by many aquarium owners. As an expert in this field, I have seen firsthand the impact that betta fish fungus can have on both the health and wellbeing of your beloved pet. Another protozoan parasite, Hexamita, most commonly affects cichlids, gourami and betta fish. They attack the intestines of fish that are already stressed by crowded conditions, poor water quality or shipping, causing weight loss and, in serious cases, death. Symptoms: Weight loss. Loss of appetite. NSxiUm.