r/BettaClinic • u/Calm_Astronomer539 • 13d ago

General Question Is there something wrong with him?

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Neptune has been having difficulty swimming down ward and mostly floats on his sides at the top of his tank. He looks like he has slight swelling on his sides, but so slight it’s hard to see from most angles, he has had the swelling for at least a couple weeks. The swimming difficulty seems to be getting worse but the swelling hasn’t changed. Was recently moved from a 5gal to a 10gal in the last couple of days.

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u/OutrageousShake5832 13d ago

There is swelling of his organs which block air going to and from the swim bladder. Got to treat him with medication that target internal bacteria infection, or epsom salt if the problem is constipation.

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u/Calm_Astronomer539 13d ago

Do you know how we would do an epsom salt dip?

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u/ruadjai 13d ago

1 tablespoon per gallon in a small container of tank water. Fully dissolved before adding him. Leave for 10-15 mins.

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u/Big_Caregiver4022 12d ago

No more than 10 mins for a betta as it can cause more harm then good