I've had my betta for about two years. About a month ago, his stomach became enlarged. I believed that it was just constipation because he showed no dropsy signs, so i treated him for that with the pea method and cleaning the water more.
About 4 days ago, his scales began to slightly tract outward on one side and yesterday the scales on slightly less swollen side did too. He is always gasping for air so I took some water out to make it easier for him to reach the surface. At the moment, he is sitting on a plant at the top of the water. I have also been doing epsom salt baths. After researching reviews and info for curing dropsy, i went to the pet store for medicine. As I was buying Maracyn II, the expert lady said that it would probably kill him because it isn't made for betta fish, so she gave me Bettafix. I did the correct dosage, but now i am worried for him because everyone online has been saying that it only helps with minor problems such as fin rot and scratches and their fishes with dropsy end up dying.
I almost wish i bought the Maracyn and had him die than knowing that he died from an infection that was barely being treated. So I want to know if the Betafix is enough to save my poor fish?
P.S. I know that fish with conditions like dropsy are already too damaged and don't have a good chance of recovering, so I want to know any ways of making him more comfortable.
About 4 days ago, his scales began to slightly tract outward on one side and yesterday the scales on slightly less swollen side did too. He is always gasping for air so I took some water out to make it easier for him to reach the surface. At the moment, he is sitting on a plant at the top of the water. I have also been doing epsom salt baths. After researching reviews and info for curing dropsy, i went to the pet store for medicine. As I was buying Maracyn II, the expert lady said that it would probably kill him because it isn't made for betta fish, so she gave me Bettafix. I did the correct dosage, but now i am worried for him because everyone online has been saying that it only helps with minor problems such as fin rot and scratches and their fishes with dropsy end up dying.
I almost wish i bought the Maracyn and had him die than knowing that he died from an infection that was barely being treated. So I want to know if the Betafix is enough to save my poor fish?
P.S. I know that fish with conditions like dropsy are already too damaged and don't have a good chance of recovering, so I want to know any ways of making him more comfortable.
You should be able to find the dosage you need by Googling each medicine. All 3 medicines can be used at the same time. Good luck with your betta but as you're aware, it's a difficult road ahead with him, especially if he's already pine-coning. 