Breeding betta fish...successful?

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Shoot. I think they may have ich....my 60 gallon does and even though i tried not to contaminate anything, i saw a couple fry with something on their side. Maybe it was baby brine they ate? I really REALLY hope it wasnt ich...

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

If it is ich should I medicate?

 

[reef lover]

I would just observe for now to verify it is ich..

 

[LadyMac]

Betta fry don’t take too well to meds. What is the temp? You can slowly over the course of two days raise it to 84. This will speed up the icy life cycle and kill them off faster. Just keep the dry fed well and the tank super clean, vacuuming daily.

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Today i checked: it is definitely ich. Only a couple have them for now, just two or three on the head and body. The tank is super clean, vacuumed daily, and fed live baby brine daily. @LadyMac , i cant adjust the temp, for a tank that small, they didnt make adjustable ones....

 

[LadyMac]

What size tank are they in?

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

What size tank are they in?

5 gallon container, filled 3/4 or the way so I’d say 4 gallons of water in there

 

[LadyMac]

Gotcha. I have used a 50 watt adjustable heater in smaller containers. If you Can find one. Mine were the Hydors and not too expensive.

though looking, they make it in a 25 watt also.Hydor 25W Submersible Glass Aquarium Heater - Original Theo Amazon product ASIN B0006JLPG8

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Gotcha. I have used a 50 watt adjustable heater in smaller containers. If you Can find one. Mine were the Hydors and not too expensive.

though looking, they make it in a 25 watt also.Hydor 25W Submersible Glass Aquarium Heater - Original Theo Amazon product ASIN B0006JLPG8

Ok so I will try to get that. How about medication?

 

[LadyMac]

Let me consult with some breeders. I personally didn’t use meds, just warmth and clean water. However if there’s something that can be used they would know. How old are they again?

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Let me consult with some breeders. I personally didn’t use meds, just warmth and clean water. However if there’s something that can be used they would know. How old are they again?

A week old from hatching. Thx so much

 

[LadyMac]

Welcome!

 

[LadyMac]

Was told this should be safe. Use as directed of course. KORDON Rapid CURE # 37911 Ich & Parasite Treatment, 0.75 Ounce Amazon product ASIN B00PBALBDY

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Was told this should be safe. Use as directed of course. KORDON Rapid CURE # 37911 Ich & Parasite Treatment, 0.75 Ounce Amazon product ASIN B00PBALBDY

For the betta fry and for normal fish and plants right? May dose this on my main display as well: it has gill flukes and ich

 

[LadyMac]

Yes should be safe for all.

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Yes should be safe for all.

Great thx

 

[Malifry97]

Interesting thread! Following! If the other med above doesn't work, I'd try Ruby Reef Kick-Ich its all natural and safe for everything

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Interesting thread! Following! If the other med above doesn't work, I'd try Ruby Reef Kick-Ich its all natural and safe for everything

Will do thx

 

[Malifry97]

Will do thx

Yep No Problem!

 

[LadyMac]

Someone mentioned it’s most likely velvet as opposed to ich. It was also mentioned that the chances of survival of either is slim, and that cupramine at half dose could help but to absolutely get that heat up.