Mouth Fungus On Betta Fish

Hi, I'm new here, and I decided to make an account since Google wasn't giving me the answer to my question. I own a Betta fish that's about a year (maybe a year and a half) old, and today I noticed some white stuff hanging off of him just above his mouth. After a bit of searching, I found that he might have mouth fungus and I could use Amoxicillin to treat him. Is this true? If so, the only Amoxicillin I have is tablets (It says Amox-Clav 875-125 on the bottle). Can I use that for him?

 

How often do you do water change?

Also, can I get water parameters?

 

I normally change the water fully once a month, and I don't really have a way of checking anything but the temperature with is at 70°F.

 

I normally change the water fully once a month, and I don't really have a way of checking anything but the temperature with is at 70°F.

How big is the tank and are there any tank mates?
What do you use as dechlorinator?

 

How big is the tank and are there any tank mates?
What do you use as dechlorinator?

The tank is 1 Gallon, and I use Top Fin Tap Water Dechlorinator. There are no other fish in the tank.

 

Yikes, your betta is in a tough situation. The tank is too small for him and the lack of water changes likely is the reason why he developed what he has.

I would look for meds that treat fungus, like API Fungus cure...but I would also look into a bigger tank, like a 10 gallon tank.

Also frequent water changes help promote healthy fish and helps healing. Once a month isn't going to cut it, especially in a 1 gallon tank.

 

Yikes, your betta is in a tough situation. The tank is too small for him and the lack of water changes likely is the reason why he developed what he has.

I would look for meds that treat fungus, like API Fungus cure...but I would also look into a bigger tank, like a 10 gallon tank.

Also frequent water changes help promote healthy fish and helps healing. Once a month isn't going to cut it, especially in a 1 gallon tank.

Got it. Thank you!

 

And bettas are tropical fish thriving at 78-80 degrees.