lovemybettas5

I have had this betta for a little over 2 yrs. I'm pretty sure he has tail rot, but I'm not positive. Everytime I change its water, the red on its tail shows up. Today when I did it, the poor thing started had blood dripping from its tail. I was out of Maracyn 2, but normally that is the medication I use. It barely has a tail anymore and it looks like there has to be some type of parasite on the outside of its tail. I don't know what else to do for it. I didn't know it was so important to keep the water temperature between 75 and 80 degrees? I will from now on try and keep its water warmer, however, I don't know what to do at this point. What all could I do for my betta? Is there anything? Is the Maracyn a good medicine? I've been using it for quite awhile now and its tail is not growing back. Will it ever? I just feel like I keep prolonging its suffering by using the medication....no matter what something continues to make it bleed and make its tail grow shorter. Any suggestions, advice would be much appreciated.

COBettaCouple

the poor little guy sounds like he's got a serious case of fin rot and hopefully it's not reached his body. Warmer temps will help and keeping him at 80-82 would be good if you can.
I'd recommend 2 things for him ASAP:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113021 - Trisulfa is a med that worked for us to stop a fin rot case.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...8&N=2004+22763 - VitaChem is a vitamin product that we use to strengthen our fish and help regrow fins.

Also,
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+112993 - NovAqua+ is a water conditioner that has additives that could help your betta.

Is he a crowntail? what are the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels? and what do you use now for water treatment?

Best of luck with him.