Sick Betta

[Blackaddder]

Betta has some fin rot, and now he keeps one of his pectoral fins up against his body and doesn't move it, making it difficult for him to swim. He is also losing some colour.

Help please as we are deeply attached to him.

 

[DaisyTattoo]

In order for us to help, we will need some info.

1. What size tank is he in?
2. Is there any filtration and/or a heater
3. What are the nitrites/nitrates/ammonia readings?
4. How often do you do water changes/how much do you change?

 

[Blackaddder]

1. 29 gallons
2. Yes (biowheel filter and water is usually around 78)
3. Ammonia - 0, Nitrites - 0, Nitrates - 5 (I think)
4. Every week, 20%

 

[DaisyTattoo]

Hmmmm.....are you sure its fin rot? Can you post a pic?

 

[Blackaddder]

At work right now so I can't post a pic.

It started when I got a gourami, which attacked my Betta and put a small hole in his tail. Got rid of the gourami, but the hole in the Betta's tail got bigger and now much of the tail fin is gone. The anal fin also has large parts missing. The most recent thing is he can't use one pectoral fin.

What else can it be if it is not fin rot? All the other fish (2 swords, 4 zebra danios, 3 panda corys) are fine.