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Jet has had a small lump on one side of his body for a few months. It didn't seem to bother him or affect his appetite or energy, so I assumed it was nothing to be concerned about and figured he might just be eating too much. Recently, it has become much larger and he is lethargic. The last betta of mine to pass away had a similar problem; he had a lump on one side but it was smaller. I am concerned that Jet could be suffering from the same thing. Any help or advice is appreciated with regard to what this lump could be, how I can treat him amd make him more comfortable.
Housing:
How many gallons is your tank? 2.5 ? (It's a Fluval Spec III)
Does it have a filter? Yes
Does it have a heater? Yes
What temperature is your tank? 80 degrees
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration? No
Does your Betta have tank mates? What kind? None
Food:
What food brand do you use? Omega One
Do you feed flakes or pellets? Betta Buffet Pellets
Freeze-dried? No
How often do you feed your Betta? How much? 2-3 pellets 2x a day
Maintenance:
Before your Betta became ill how often did you perform a water change? Once a week
What percentage of water did you change? 30-40%
Do you vacuum the substrate or just dip out water? Both
What additives do you use? What brand of conditioner? Seachem Prime
Water Parameters:
What are your water parameters? Please give exact numbers. If tested by pet store please get exact numbers. "Fine" or "Safe" won't help us help you. Important: Test your water *before* the regular water change; not after one.
*I am attaching pictures of the readings I got from the tests because the results aren't clear-cut*
Ammonia: 0 ppm (?)
Nitrite: 0 ppm (?)
Nitrate: 15 ppm (?)
pH: (High-range) - 8.2
Hardness (GH): N/a
Alkalinity (KH): N/a
Symptoms and Treatment:
When did you first notice the symptoms? A few months ago, the lump/ swelling was mild and his behavior had not changed so I wasn't concerned
How has your Betta’s appearance changed? The swelling/ lump has become much larger. His fins also seem tattered
How has your Betta’s behavior changed? He seems lethargic and often wedges himself between the stems of the plants or lays on his side on the bottom of the tank.
Is your Betta still eating? Yes, he still has a normal appetite
Have you started treating your Betta? If so, how?
Does your Betta have any history of being ill? Other than the lump, no
How long have you owned your Betta? Was he or she ill or suffering some sort of damage when purchased? He had almost no fins when I brought him home - I believe he bit them off from stress, but they grew completely back after I rescued him.
Housing:
How many gallons is your tank? 2.5 ? (It's a Fluval Spec III)
Does it have a filter? Yes
Does it have a heater? Yes
What temperature is your tank? 80 degrees
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration? No
Does your Betta have tank mates? What kind? None
Food:
What food brand do you use? Omega One
Do you feed flakes or pellets? Betta Buffet Pellets
Freeze-dried? No
How often do you feed your Betta? How much? 2-3 pellets 2x a day
Maintenance:
Before your Betta became ill how often did you perform a water change? Once a week
What percentage of water did you change? 30-40%
Do you vacuum the substrate or just dip out water? Both
What additives do you use? What brand of conditioner? Seachem Prime
Water Parameters:
What are your water parameters? Please give exact numbers. If tested by pet store please get exact numbers. "Fine" or "Safe" won't help us help you. Important: Test your water *before* the regular water change; not after one.
*I am attaching pictures of the readings I got from the tests because the results aren't clear-cut*
Ammonia: 0 ppm (?)
Nitrite: 0 ppm (?)
Nitrate: 15 ppm (?)
pH: (High-range) - 8.2
Hardness (GH): N/a
Alkalinity (KH): N/a
Symptoms and Treatment:
When did you first notice the symptoms? A few months ago, the lump/ swelling was mild and his behavior had not changed so I wasn't concerned
How has your Betta’s appearance changed? The swelling/ lump has become much larger. His fins also seem tattered
How has your Betta’s behavior changed? He seems lethargic and often wedges himself between the stems of the plants or lays on his side on the bottom of the tank.
Is your Betta still eating? Yes, he still has a normal appetite
Have you started treating your Betta? If so, how?
Does your Betta have any history of being ill? Other than the lump, no
How long have you owned your Betta? Was he or she ill or suffering some sort of damage when purchased? He had almost no fins when I brought him home - I believe he bit them off from stress, but they grew completely back after I rescued him.
