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[Matt_1]

No worries. He sounds like he's doing ok. Bettas can usually recover from fin rot alone if treated properly (Bettafix did the job when one of mine developed fin rot). I wouldn't be too worried unless he didn't react at all to anything and sat on the bottom of the tank "gasping"

[cichlidsrule]

he hasnt done any gasping that ive seen anyway

[Matt_1]

Just keep me informed. Try and get some Bettafix for his finrot (worked wonders on mine) and just give him time.
Best of luck!

Cheers,
Matt

[cichlidsrule]

il try and get some on Monday when i go down to Malaga Aquariums. il keep you informed through pm's.

[Matt_1]

Another thing concerning the swim bladder - what do you feed it?
I recently ran a little test of my own - 2/3 Bettas fed SANYU betta pellets developed swim bladder problems while being fed below recommended.
0/3 Bettas developed any problems on Hikari Betta Bio Gold.

[the pulpican man]

you can never go rong with hikari

[cichlidsrule]

i feed mine Aqua One Betta Pellets.

[the pulpican man]

hey CR

aquaone are an alright brand concerning food, but otherwise hikari bio gold it only $7 for a packet, and my betta LOVES it... it should last a while if you vary his diet... peas (twice a week), bloodworm (once a week) etc, etc...
keep us updated on his health

tom

[Matt_1]

A note: keep them in a zip-lock thingy bag - I once had all my betta pellets go overnight thanks to stupid ants.

Cheers,
Matt

[cichlidsrule]

thanks for the advice guys. il try give him some hikari and vary his diet

thanks,
Alec.