It started after a water change. He used to recognize when I would come to feed him and hed swim around all excited like. Now he freaks out, swims away really fast and darts back and forth, doesn't really eat. Its like hes been traumatized. He is also looking a little scraggly. his fins are stringy and have separated from being one complete fin. Are these all symptoms of the fin rot? I'm really worried about the crazyness part.
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my betta is acting crazy
sambrown19
Aug 21, 2008 10:11 AM
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phishie
Aug 21, 2008 11:59 AM
He probably got stressed from a water change. Then, he did get fin rot because of the description you gave of his fins. He also may have ick? Are there noticeable white spots? Sometimes darting can be a sign of ick. That's why I asking, so please don't freak out about that until we can diagnose it.
So when was the last time you did a water change? How big is your tank? What are your water parameters (ammonia, nitrates, nitrites)? To try to calm him down, if you haven't done a water change in 2 weeks, now is the time to do that. Only change 10-20% of the water though not the whole thing. And to try to calm him down when you need to go to see him, try putting a towl around half of his tank. Are there places in his tank for him to hide? If not, that could be another reason.
You really didn't give too many descriptions for me, so that's why I have to ask you all these question. As of right now, there are no immediate threats to your fish but definitely fin rot. I would change the water if you haven't, and add some melafix to prevent bacterial infections.
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
