Lost two bettas . :(

dylan644 · Post by **dylan644** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:36 pm

I'm just still stuck on how the bacteria that caused dropsy could have been introduced. As you mentioned you had all well established fish... I have a disposable filter too! lol XD It had a hole in the side so I took the advantage with this one. I'm planning to set up a 10gal so... I'll be seeking advice if you have any you would be willing to share. I'll be making a new post.

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:26 am

I'm stumped to and my other three are doing fine showing no signs at all they still have very healthy appetites and are looking good. I'm wondering if I'd accidentally introduced something on my hands into the aquarium but I'm scrupulous about my hygiene and always wash my hands and make sure the soap residue is long gone before putting my hands into their water.

dylan644 · Post by **dylan644** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:55 am

It's really the only other way that I can think of. Normally fish could fight it off. Maybe she was just weak. That's the only other probable cause I can think of.

Baneykinz · Post by **Baneykinz** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:58 am

there's a lot of illnesses that are constantly present in the water, they only show up when your fish's immune system is compromised. Petstore conditions can take over a month to resolve. We rescued a male back in February, it took him over a month to even eat properly, and another to gain weight.Dropsy is caused by a bacterial infection, or a virus. The bacterial form CAN be cured, but the fish will never be the same (due to kidney damage). Viral Dropsy can't be cured.We had to euthanize a female a couple of months ago, because she had a massive tumor that gave her dropsy.

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:08 am

@Baneykinz, I've had four of these bettas for five months and one for three but thanks for the info anyway.