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by briarly
Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:08 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Columnaris infection: seeking advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4320

Re: Columnaris infection: seeking advice

Hi - thanks for your comments. I appreciate your input, and I've been doing some more reading. I do think that Columnaris can come in different strains, some of which can be pretty fast-acting and others that take longer to develop. I've already tried anti-fungal and white spot treatments, but ...
by briarly
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Columnaris infection: seeking advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4320

Re: Columnaris infection: seeking advice

The symptoms I've observed in my fish are ragged fins and discoloured patches on its body and face, which have become more noticeable over time. Fortunately, it still has a good appetite and doesn't appear to have lost any weight. However, I have noticed that it's become slightly more lethargic ...
by briarly
Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Columnaris infection: seeking advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4320

Re: Columnaris infection: seeking advice

Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. I want to assure you I'm doing my best here, the last thing I want is to lose my fish. I completely understand where you're coming from about not throwing meds at the problem, but I've been doing lots of research and trying to make educated guesses. I ...
by briarly
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:36 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Columnaris infection: seeking advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4320

Columnaris infection: seeking advice

I've treated my fish for bacteria and fungus using internal bacteria meds and just finished an anti-fungus and white spot treatment yesterday, but sadly, I haven't seen any improvement. He's been going downhill since around November, his fins getting more and more ragged. Despite this, his appetite ...