Scalped my Beta
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Melafix is made with tree tea oil extract and hasn't been known to affect the bio ("good" bacteria) in aquariums.
I did exactly the same thing a month ago. I left everything normal as if nothing happened ( i know i shouldnt have done that) and eventualy the betta got better.
Siren
Mythological Creature
My betta had the same thing happen to him. I think he went out through the hole in the top of the coconut and got caughts. It's healed now, although the scales are a bit darker there....
Yeah, half dose of Mela to help it heal. Watch for a patch of white stuff to form on the wound (it would be fungus) and treat accordingly if it does. Otherwise he should heal on his own. I don't advocate increasing the temperature, as you are increasing the chance of a bacterial infection if you do.
The only time you should ever add salt as a medicative to a tank is when treating for parasites.
The only time you should ever add salt as a medicative to a tank is when treating for parasites.
Yea, I did a 70% water change before I put the Melafix in. His color improved almost immediately.
I found a bit of fin missing on my betta, i think he tore it off on some plastic plants (which are now binned)
I did 10 days of Melafix and after 1 month there's signs of regrowth.
I read that salt does not go well with a planted tank.
I did 10 days of Melafix and after 1 month there's signs of regrowth.
I read that salt does not go well with a planted tank.
