My betta has fin rot. How long until aquarium salt works? What else?

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my male betta has moderate fin rot & the people at the pet store told me to put him in a quarantine tank with aquarium salt for 7-10 days. he’s lethargic, not eating, and not moving much and im very worried. ive had him in a quarantine tank for 2 days now but pieces of his fins are still falling off. how long does the aquarium salt take to take effect? if the aquarium salt doesn’t work, what else could i try? Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Sami and including a photo. The water in the tank should be tested for pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrate. Correct any abnormalities. Salt concentrations are usually not to the level to be anti-bacterial or anti-parasitic, but to decrease osmotic stress. If the water quality is good, a veterinarian should be visited for an examination and potential diagnostics. Antibiotics in the water, such as tetracycline, might help with topical concerns but is not absorbed systemically. Good luck.

My betta has fin rot. How long until aquarium salt works? What else?

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