OK, need some ideas here...
Rigel (male betta) got ICK about 6 days ago. I treated him with salt (1 tbsp/gal) Jungle ICK and a little Melafix.
His ICK was gone after 3 days, but he got very lethargic.
Reena, who shares his divided tank, never showed any signs of ICK, but she got closed fins after I treated the tank for Rigel.
Now, the Ick looks gone, but yesterday they both have the initial signs of body fungus, Reena has some around her mouth.
I treated the tank with Jungle Anti-Fungus (yellow crystals) that cured Finchy from his fungus.
Its now 6 days after the first Ick treatment and 1 day after the Fungus treatment.
Both fish still have fungus and look terrible. They both can swim if necessary, but hang around the top of the tank resting.
I have been doing regular water changes (25%) every day.
Poor guys just seem so weak. I am very concerned about adding medications because it may just weaken them more.
Is there anything else I can do, or do I have to wait it out?
Help!
Rigel (male betta) got ICK about 6 days ago. I treated him with salt (1 tbsp/gal) Jungle ICK and a little Melafix.
His ICK was gone after 3 days, but he got very lethargic.
Reena, who shares his divided tank, never showed any signs of ICK, but she got closed fins after I treated the tank for Rigel.
Now, the Ick looks gone, but yesterday they both have the initial signs of body fungus, Reena has some around her mouth.
I treated the tank with Jungle Anti-Fungus (yellow crystals) that cured Finchy from his fungus.
Its now 6 days after the first Ick treatment and 1 day after the Fungus treatment.
Both fish still have fungus and look terrible. They both can swim if necessary, but hang around the top of the tank resting.
I have been doing regular water changes (25%) every day.
Poor guys just seem so weak. I am very concerned about adding medications because it may just weaken them more.
Is there anything else I can do, or do I have to wait it out?
Help!