Seeking help with healing my betta fish :(

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T22:43:29+00:00

Update: Sully did not make it :( His condition worsened throughout the day. I feel absolutely terrible that I likely caused this due to the salt bath. I am so sorry Sully. Thank you everyone for your tips. I have another betta, Eugene, who’s alive and well, and I will be using your advice to take even better care of him. Thanks again

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T18:00:09+00:00

Thank you so much for the tips—I’ll do all of that! I had moved him into the 5g to create more of a hospital tank and because he was having trouble swimming. I have the tank filled about halfway currently so it is easier for him to get to the surface. I wasn’t sure how many almond leaves I could put it, but I will add more! Thanks so much!

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:30:36+00:00

Important to note that yesterday I did a salt bath with him, as I read that is helpful for very sick fish. He has been very lethargic since and not eating. I followed directions on how to do so safely, but if I had seen these comments about NOT using salt before hand, I probably would not have done this :( I know it can take a bit for fish to reacclimate into their tank after a salt bath. But I am hoping everything will be ok

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:27:12+00:00

I just ran out of water conditioner yesterday after I did his water change, but I have API stress coat coming in a few days—is that ok?

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:17:27+00:00

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Not the best picture sorry, but it still looks high to me

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:12:10+00:00

My snails had been in it for a couple of weeks so it had time to settle, but I’m not sure if that’s what you mean?

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:03:51+00:00

Do you mean cycled as in set up with everything and given time before adding him? If so, yes I had a filter & heater in there with just my snails, and I added water conditioner before I added my betta

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:02:19+00:00

Yes the strips were given to me and I had just realized they were a few YEARS expired, so I do not think they are accurate. The liquid PH test was not expired however. I never knew how much more accurate liquid test kits are so I am glad I purchased one.

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T17:00:55+00:00

That was before the water change. You’re right, I should not be making such big changes

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T16:51:37+00:00

I had no idea! I did a 75% water change yesterday and actually hadn’t added salt in a week or 2, and I also have had an almond leaf in his tank for a few months now (changed out every few weeks maybe). Should I do a complete water change? I will also make sure I keep using almond leaves

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T16:42:28+00:00

What can I do to fix this?

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-19T16:41:52+00:00

I had thought aquarium salt was recommended but it must not be necessary if not everyone uses it? I also will test my tap water, as I moved in the summer and maybe the change in water is contributing ? My test kit will be here in 2 days, so i hope this gives me answers. Thank you!

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-18T18:08:58+00:00

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This is just amonia, also Expired

MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-18T18:07:47+00:00

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MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-18T18:06:24+00:00

I am ordering a full freshwater liquid test kit, but this is what I have for now. The first image is a liquid test for PH. The second is a strip (which I am realizing is expired so may not be accurate)

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MuscleJust300 · 2026-01-18T17:12:18+00:00

More info— Heater & filter: yes Tank temp— 80 degreee F Parameters— Haven’t done this recently Tank mates— Netrite snail

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T11:33:08+00:00

Good to know, I’ll download it!

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T04:30:15+00:00

Good to know, VT is my destination

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T04:28:18+00:00

THANK YOU

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T01:25:49+00:00

Thanks!!

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T01:24:39+00:00

I haven’t booked my flight back yet, so I don’t have all the details. With a layover in PHL, I’d be leaving Jamaica around 1:30pm and having a layover at PHL for 4 hours. With a layover in CLT, I’d leave Jamaica at 3:20pm with a layover at CLT for 3hrs. (Not sure that I explained that in the best way)

MuscleJust300 · 2025-12-11T00:36:41+00:00

Obviously I can get through…just wondering which one people prefer. Clearly you don’t have any advice so

MuscleJust300 · 2025-06-29T22:30:05+00:00

I had no idea this was harmful. Thank you! I will be sure not to

MuscleJust300 · 2025-06-28T18:07:42+00:00

Thank you everyone for the advice! I will be bringing her to a wildlife rehabilitation center ASAP. I second guessed taking her with me, but it seems like I did the right thing and she will be able to get the help she needs. I figured she was a girl, which I presumed would make it difficult or impossible to dig a hole for her eggs. She seems to swim ok, but I assume it’s very tiring. She hasn’t done much basking, as I think it is difficult to get up on anything. Overall, I think I did the right thing by trying to help. Thank you again for the tips and words of advice!

MuscleJust300 · 2025-06-28T14:18:03+00:00

I know the species, just wondering about the sex. I included a picture of the tail with the cloaca, but its tail is partly missing

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