Pinecone! HELP!

bryanacute · 12-10-2012, 06:10 PM

Please help! Cleo has pine coning scales! How do I treat?!
Tank size -1 gallon unfiltered.
Temp- 70•
I Change water 2 times a week. Both 100%

LeoTheLakerBetta · 12-10-2012, 06:13 PM

I would raise the temperature as that could be some sort of response to the cold water... Try testing the water too and see what comes up.

bryanacute · 12-10-2012, 08:46 PM

I had to put her down. She was struggling to much and couldn't (or wouldn't) eat. SIP my baby Cleopatra

DiiQue · 12-10-2012, 09:36 PM

Sorry to hear that... =( SIP Cleo!

bryanacute · 12-10-2012, 09:46 PM

It was to hard watching her struggle

callistra · 12-10-2012, 11:36 PM

Sorry for your loss :( Dropsy is usually fatal and it is very hard to watch them struggle :(

If any time in the future you have a betta with bloating or pine coning you can try epsom salts (pure no additives as per ingredients label) at 1/4-1 tsp per gallon predissolved, along with a good antibiotic like Kanaplex or Maracyn Plus (not to be confused with Maracyn or Maracyn II).

bryanacute · 12-11-2012, 07:47 AM

Thank you

LittleBlueFishlets · 12-11-2012, 08:52 PM

Aw, I'm sorry. SIP Cleo.

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