what happened

kbjunior8 · 10-15-2007, 04:12 PM

I put melafix and pimafix in my tank cause of fin rot so the water was cloudy. My betta was very unhappy, all he did was sleep. He didn't even eat. I changed his tank and noticed the front of his body has become light orange from red. He still is not moving much. What could be happening? Will he eat again? all i did is put pimafix in the tank now

**JustOneMore20** · 10-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Melafix and Pimafix are made from tree oils.....oil is very thick and will coat the labyrinth organs of bettas (and other labyrinth fish) and can interfere with them taking air from the surface......most likely why your betta is lethargic.

Do daily water changes and put some carbon in the filter (if it isn't there already).

kbjunior8 · 10-15-2007, 04:30 PM

where do i get carbon?

kbjunior8 · 10-15-2007, 05:01 PM

i cleaned the tank and took out the pima and melafix and now hes starting to move a little again should i stop putting pima and melafix? Maybe it not fin rot btw thts the thing 0on my avatar

mousey · 10-15-2007, 05:50 PM

you can buy carbon anywhere you can buy filter-usually.
The fin rot if that is what it is- is best cured by lots of water changes. Keep the water very clean.
Looking at the photo I am wondering if it is actually the color of the fish tail?
if so it does not need treating.

kbjunior8 · 10-15-2007, 05:57 PM

ok thx but is there any way to be sure its not fin rot
i cannot believe i harmed him for no reason

**Fishfirst** · 10-15-2007, 06:05 PM

doesn't look like fin rot to me

kbjunior8 · 10-15-2007, 06:29 PM

ok well majority said that so i guess i will let it be but i hope it goes back to normal again

kbjunior8 · 10-16-2007, 05:29 PM

ok wow guys thx for the advice.. it really helped

his colour is back he is eating and moving again just like he was a week ago!
thanks

ikermalli · 10-16-2007, 07:12 PM

are you planning to get a filter any time soon?

kbjunior8 · 10-16-2007, 07:14 PM

ya im getting the new tank remember i just dont know which one

10-15-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	what happened I put melafix and pimafix in my tank cause of fin rot so the water was cloudy. My betta was very unhappy, all he did was sleep. He didn't even eat. I changed his tank and noticed the front of his body has become light orange from red. He still is not moving much. What could be happening? Will he eat again? all i did is put pimafix in the tank now Last edited by kbjunior8; 10-15-2007 at 04:15 PM.

10-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,609	Melafix and Pimafix are made from tree oils.....oil is very thick and will coat the labyrinth organs of bettas (and other labyrinth fish) and can interfere with them taking air from the surface......most likely why your betta is lethargic. Do daily water changes and put some carbon in the filter (if it isn't there already). __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

10-15-2007, 05:50 PM	#5
mousey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 812	you can buy carbon anywhere you can buy filter-usually. The fin rot if that is what it is- is best cured by lots of water changes. Keep the water very clean. Looking at the photo I am wondering if it is actually the color of the fish tail? if so it does not need treating. __________________ mousey Toronto. Canada

10-15-2007, 06:05 PM	#7
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,546	doesn't look like fin rot to me __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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10-15-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	where do i get carbon?

10-15-2007, 05:01 PM	#4
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	i cleaned the tank and took out the pima and melafix and now hes starting to move a little again should i stop putting pima and melafix? Maybe it not fin rot btw thts the thing 0on my avatar

10-15-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	ok thx but is there any way to be sure its not fin rot i cannot believe i harmed him for no reason

10-15-2007, 06:29 PM	#8
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	ok well majority said that so i guess i will let it be but i hope it goes back to normal again

10-16-2007, 05:29 PM	#9
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	ok wow guys thx for the advice.. it really helped his colour is back he is eating and moving again just like he was a week ago! thanks

10-16-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	are you planning to get a filter any time soon?

10-16-2007, 07:14 PM	#11
kbjunior8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 172	ya im getting the new tank remember i just dont know which one

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