Ich Treatment with Betta

[Flare]

My betta has white spots on his face, I assume are Ich. For the past couple of days I have been treating him with Aquarisol and some BettaFix Remedy.

Now I have heard that I should use a strong medicine, like Coppersafe. Is this true? If so, should I do a water change before I use it?

I wish I could raise his water temperature but he's in a 1-gallon. I'm definately going to have to get a bigger tank.

Thanks,
cj

 

[Lotus]

I would keep with the Aquarisol for a few more days. Almost all ich meds take at least 4 or 5 days to see any improvement. If you see new spots after 5 days, it's probably time to switch medications.

 

[PreciousGems]

I'd add a little bit of aquarium salt too, but like Lotus said, stick with Aquari-Sol for a little longer.

Alexa

 

[Flare]

Will he get better without me raising the water temperature? Because it's a one-gallon tank, I don't know how to raise and maintain the temp.

He has gotten no worse. If he keeps like this, will I be able to change the water due to the Aquarisol needing to be in there?

Thanks,
cj

 

[PreciousGems]

He will be able to be cured even though you cannot raise the temp in his bowl. This is what I would do. Do 100% water changes 2 times a week, adding a good-sized pinch of salt and 1 drop of Aquari-Sol each time. Keep to this schedule for about 2 weeks, observing the symptoms of the disease. If he is not looking better after the first week, though, you can add 2 drops of Aquari-Sol for the remaining week. I hope this helps.

Alexa