I just purchased a betta fish from rather poor conditions and he has a small patch of fungus - will it go away?
He is in a heated and filtered 5 gallon tank tank now and looks really healthy but has this little patch of fungus on his fin. Will it go away now that he is in a clean environment?
10 Answers to "I just purchased a betta fish from rather poor conditions and he has a small patch of fungus - will it go away?"
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Sounds like a fungus called ich. There are plenty of treatments available in any pet store. If left untreated he could get very bad, possibly even die.
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you can get antibio for fish just drop it in the water
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Probably not. The environment is just as healthy for the fungus as it is for the fish.
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But I would think his immune function will improve so the fungus can no longer survive.
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That sounds like what's called "Ick."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthyophthirius_multifiliis
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It is not ich. It is one small white patch of fungus on his dorsal. Actually, since bringing him home, it has halved in size.
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Good luck i have had aquariums and you can treat the water and hope it clears up.
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He needs treatment.
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I'd say no...get a treatment....
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Maybe, but I would ask around for some kind of drops or something to help get rid of it.
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Not an expert on fish but I would say no. They sell fungal treatment in pet shops.
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Posted by Rennn Nov 21st, 2012 at 11:30PM
In my experience they tend to die from that unless you get treatment.
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Reply by Castors Nov 24th, 2012 at 1:00AM
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Reply by Rennn Nov 24th, 2012 at 1:01AM
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