I came home from work today to find that one of my three females had (unwisely) decided to jump the divider into another female's territory in their 6 gallon aquarium...and got her fishy butt kicked but hard! She's missing most of her fins and tail, there are scales torn out, bites--she's a mess.
I've got her safely away. She's in a plastic cup, floating in her part of the aquarium, so that she'd be warm enough and in familiar surroundings. I added a few aquarium salt crystals and mixed up a small batch of Betta Revive (I figured it wouldn't hurt at this stage). Not moving around much, but is still swimming, and is somewhat interested in food. What should I do to make her more comfortable, and help her heal up as quickly as possible?
Just in case you need to know--the 6.6 gallon aquarium is heated (78 F), filtered, water parameters are good, and all three fish were enjoying great health until this escapade.
Thanks in advance for all help.
I've got her safely away. She's in a plastic cup, floating in her part of the aquarium, so that she'd be warm enough and in familiar surroundings. I added a few aquarium salt crystals and mixed up a small batch of Betta Revive (I figured it wouldn't hurt at this stage). Not moving around much, but is still swimming, and is somewhat interested in food. What should I do to make her more comfortable, and help her heal up as quickly as possible?
Just in case you need to know--the 6.6 gallon aquarium is heated (78 F), filtered, water parameters are good, and all three fish were enjoying great health until this escapade.
Thanks in advance for all help.
