Scalped my Beta

[livingword26]

Somehow I sucked my beta up in the vaccum while I was cleaning his tank, ya, I know, I feel bad enough already. As you can see, I cleaned the scales off on the top of his head. I didn't see any blood, but maybe you wouldn't in the water. I put a tablespoon of salt in his 5 gallon tank to help prevent infection. Any suggestions as to what other preventative measures I should take? Or what I should watch out for in the next few days?

 

[WeeNe858]

turn up the temp to help him heal.. and add in some chemical preventives...and hope for the best

 

[jm1212]

just keep the water crystal clear.

 

[5xevy]

I could be wrong but I would think the salt would sting him?

I would add some Melafix- seems to work fast and isn't loaded with a lot of chemicals.

 

[Malbri]

what kind of salt did you use?

 

[CaitxSith]

ooo... just like putting salt on your cut when it's open...

heard that it's supposed to disinfect or something... "which is why it stings".

sounds like something a mother says to children so they don't know the REAL thing :laugh:

 

[livingword26]

what kind of salt did you use?

API Aquarium salt

 

[livingword26]

I could be wrong but I would think the salt would sting him?

I would add some Melafix- seems to work fast and isn't loaded with a lot of chemicals.

Are you sure it won't hurt the bio?

 

[livingword26]

ooo... just like putting salt on your cut when it's open...

heard that it's supposed to disinfect or something... "which is why it stings".

sounds like something a mother says to children so they don't know the REAL thing :laugh:

Thank you so much. That was very helpful!

 

[webcricket]

I'd recommend Melafix in his tank - dose at 1/2 strength (1/2 recommended dose on bottle) for a full week. Be sure his water is extra clean!