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Need to get my fish thru the night, has dropsey/fin rot!?

Three days ago, I noticed my five year old female fantail goldfish had fin rot on her dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins. I immediately cleaned the entire tank and filters. (She lives with a koi but that's the only other fish in the tank and they've been together 3 years; they get along well.)

Then tonight, just now, I saw Angel (the fantail) floating at the surface, with pineconed scales, a bloated belly, and torn fins. She is having trouble swimming upright but still wants to eat. What should I do tonight for her? I already moved her to a medical tank for the time being with a filter and some medication for fin rot and drospsey -- also fed her.

I need to get her through the night and can take her to my vet tomorrow morning! Thank you

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Unfortunately, from what I understand, there is not much you can do.

    I heard of success using "Fraun-2" (Nitrofurazone and Furazolidone). If your fish is eating you can try feed it some Jungle Labs Medicated Fish Food (Sulfathiazole 2.3%, Nitrofurazone 0.13%).

    If you don't have these meds available, it's probably best to wait it out until the vet tomorrow.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    i won't be able to tell from that image no rely if your Betta is affected by fin rot or no longer. At any fee, fin rot is maximum oftentimes brought about by potential of rigidity and poor water high quality, the two certainly one of that have been in all probability present day in his transport adventure. i do no longer prefer to apply drugs until they're somewhat needed. If I have been you, i might improve his temperature as much as approximately 80 two stages, shop his water sparkling, and shop a watch on his fins. in case you spot extra deterioration, perchance medicine is so as. as far as i've got heard, waterlife myxazin is secure for use on Bettas. (it is going to additionally turn your water blue...) i'm thinking it won't be able for use with shrimp. i'm uncertain approximately snails. i might examine before dosing. solid luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Feed her I cooked green pea without the shell. It should help her swimming bladder. Don't over feed her and make you she gets plenty of oxygen. Turn off the light at night. However, be prepared to see her dead tomorrow because there is still a small chance she won't make it.

    Source(s): Aqua Expert
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