How to prevent Ich in Betta tanks

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Kairos9
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Re: How to prevent Ich in Betta tanks

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coralhaven wrote: Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:39 am I've heard some people use garlic extract to boost their betta's immune system during treatment. Anyone tried that? Not sure if it's just a myth or actually helps.
Garlic can help with appetite if your betta's not eating, but it won't cure ich. Focus on the temp and salt first.
zylux
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Re: How to prevent Ich in Betta tanks

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Make sure you're not overfeeding during treatment. Excess food can mess with water quality. Stick to small portions until the ich clears up.
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florabird
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Re: How to prevent Ich in Betta tanks

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I'm new to this, but my betta had ich last month. Raised the temp and added salt, and he bounced back in a week. Just gotta be patient and keep the water clean.
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silvra
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Re: How to prevent Ich in Betta tanks

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Consistency is everything. Stick to the plan, and don't panic if it takes a few days to see improvement. Ich has a life cycle, so it won't disappear overnight.
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