You will find listed below specfic type of treatments along with expert tips and advice when looking to cure various Betta fish diseases.
The most common of diseases Bettas seem to fall prey to is Finrot and it's usually caused by an ongoing build-up of bacteria.
Keeping a close eye on the condition of their water will help tremendously in resolving the dreaded fin rot. If you keep the quality of water high it will stop finrot so that your Bettas keep their long flowing tails and healthy fins.
If you've followed the above mentioned advice and you're still having problems with fin rot then try using the medicine called: Melafix, "Maracyn" which comes as a broad-spectrum, nontoxic antibiotic capsule or tablet, as well as "Neosulfex" which is a broad-spectrum highly-effective antibacterial.
Or you may wish to try an antibiotic called "Ampicillex" but this should **ONLY** be used as a last resort.
Side point: When treating your Betta fish with one of these medications it's a *MUST* that you completely... change the water every 48-hours!
You can also add more medication directly to the tank water but carefully read the instructions on the bottle for the correct amount to be added. This procedure should be carried out for approximately one week and then you should reevaluate the situation.
If your Betta pet has "velvet" you should treat it with Maracide.
To treat "Ich" use a small quantity of "salt baths" to remove the ich parasites from off your Betta fish. Another safe method is using "Coppersafe™" manufactured by Mardel or another "Aquarisol" Both of these brands contain an amount of copper salt which is extremely effective when treating Bettas.
Side point: As precautionary measure you may wish to use a small amount of "Aquarisol" by conditioning the tank or bowl water to eradicate these parasites before symptoms actually appear.
Try using "Bettamax" as a general pick-me-up healing tonic.
When used as directed is oftentimes can return your Betta fish to it's original happy and healthy condition. This is especially good product to use when you have a difficulty in diagnosing what is precisely wrong with your Betta pet.
It's a good sign that your Betta pet is back to its former self when...
(1) Its sharp and alert, and is swimming around in the tank normally and (2) the Betta fins are completely open (and, flowing) as opposed to closed shut.
Regular inspection of the tank and maintaining clean water at the right tempature will help immensely to fight off Betta fish diseases.
NOTE: If your Betta fish does become sick and lethargic then it's a good sign that something is really amiss and you should take action immediately.
In conclusion: Follow the above steps and the proper use of medication and your guaranteed to own a happy and healthy Betta.
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