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I need HELP quick my tiretrack eel is bleeding and its fin is rotting it looks like its about to die2007-11-24 23:35:40

is a tiretrack eel and he has taken a bite out of a sword tail. we put some unkwon fish in there, i think they are betta's but my mom says the petco person says it can be with tropical fish. the petco salesperson had a bad knowing with us. please help me why my fish is bleeding and tail rot

Answers:

Try a saltwater bath for half an hour, then add a bit of the salt into your tank. It will kill any infection and speed the healing of your fish. For the bath, use a tsp of salt for every gallon of water. Keep an eye on your eel for the half hour to make sure it isn't getting to stressed. For your tank, add one level tablespoon for every 5 gallons of water. An increase in the tank's temp. for a week will also help with the healing.

P.S. here is a picture of female bettas http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_.

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if the fish you put in there are bettas chances are he didnt do it because i put them in with my tropical fish a couple times and they are always fine as long as its not more than one..if its fin is rotting it can be a disease called fin rot which can be treated but you have to do it asap..i would put stress coat in there because it relieves stress and helps fish repair.

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Do a partial water change 20-30%, and go to the pet store and buy some melafix or some antibiotics for fin rot. Is there anything sharp in the tank or something he could've got it stuck under? And don't believe everything pet store employees tell you, unfortunately a lot of them are inexperienced and give poor advice. Best bet is to go online and search out a forum.

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hurry go to a vet if you want to save your fish.