Is it safe to add a new betta if my previous one died from dropsy?

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Anyways, my previous (that I had for 1,5 year) betta seemed ill for quite some time (like over a month), it seemed to be simple constipation. Anyways he got bloated like a balloon starting from about a week, i tried giving him antibiotic (amoxicillin) however it did nothing. He passed away last night.

He shared a 10 gal heated and filtrated tank with 4 cory cats and 3 amano shrimp, all of which appear to be healthy, both groups scavenge around the gravel and are quite active. I did 50% water change to get rid of some of the antibiotic in the water and I will do one more change either at evening today or tomorrow.


My question is:
Would it be safe to add a new betta either today or tomorrow?

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Droopsy is also a sign of over feeding so be careful with that but other than that you'll be fine to add another. I wouldn't worry about doing another water change the carbon in your filter will filter it out and changing too much of the water will cause it to re-cycle. Good luck on finding a pretty new boy!

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Dropsy is very hard to cure any way especially when they balloon and pine cone you are always better euthanizing

What are your water parameters your ammonia and nitrite in your tank if they are at 0 then you could add another betta

Edit..As long as Nitrate is under 20 then don't worry i never test my nitrate as long as my ammonia and Nitrite are at 0 i don't bother with Nitrate

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Is it safe to add a new betta if my previous one died from dropsy?

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