fin rot betta

andrew.young

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fin rot betta

05-04-2009, 04:15 PM

ok...well i brought a Betta from the pet store thinking it was crown tail Betta but was i wrong...just got home and quickly realized after a month or so it is fin rot..how do i treat it?

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MerrittA

It's Cichlid, Not sicklid.

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05-04-2009, 06:25 PM

Easily. I currently have two bettas that are undergoing treatment for fin rot. I medicate with the powder form of Maracyn. You basically dose everyday and make sure to change the water frequently. One packet can treat 10 gallons, so I sprinkle in some each day.
Good Luck!

Merritt Adkins
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