If she's eating then give her medicated food. I have a feeling it's camellanus worms, myself. Fendbendazole is very effective against it if you can get the fish to eat.
Please help! Sick betta in need!
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Would the Maracyn help with that? The closest Petco/Pet Smart is 30 minutes away and I have to work tomorrow. Plus, I have $50 bucks to my name last and I'm trying to use it to save my fish. I can either by the Maracyn off Amazon or the food, but not both.
What I'd do then, is use a product that treats for both parasites and bacterial infections. A two in one product. I would try to find a local fish store, like one of those that specializes in mostly just aquarium fish and supplies. If you can't find a local one, then I'd see what Petco or Petsmart has. Unless you can find it on Amazon. If you have a Prime account, some things ship in just two days, if you think she'll last that long. Make sure what you buy treats INTERNAL infections. Double check the active ingredients for use here: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?135493-List-of-Treatments-and-Contraindications
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Okay, for some reason, it was mentioned that the medicine could be given to her like food. I was very confused. I'm going to order what you suggested Micha, and hopefully it'll make it to me in time. Honestly, since her whole body has started swelling, do you think she'll last a few more days? She's the first betta I've had as an adult, and I really don't want to lose her.
I'm sorry to say that she likely is too far gone at this point. I don't blame you if you want to try to save her (I've done the same)... but IME, once fish have reached this stage of the game, it's too late and it's best to go ahead and euththanize. If the fish's kidneys are damaged, it will not survive. I prolonged a fish's life for almost a month that was in the same condition as yours, but worse. It refused to eat and that is the most effective way to get the medicine inside the fish where the problem lies.
