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Popeye Information and
Symptoms
By Rachel Hunt (Mushi)
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Popeye
Treatment
If the fish is in a community tank, isolate him in
his own container. This is not because popeye is contagious, but rather
for the affected fish's safety and so that it can be medicated and the
water quality monitored. If the fish is already isolated, do a water
change immediately upon noticing the condition.
Because popeye is a
bacterial infection, you'll want to treat it with a broad spectrum
antibiotic. Recommended medications are: Ampicilex (Aquatronics),
Penicillin, Maracyn 2, and Amoxycillin. Follow directions on the
medication you choose, but keep the fish's water absolutely sparkling
clean during treatment (and afterwards, of course).
Popeye
Prevention
Popeye is practically the easiest thing in the world
to prevent simply by keeping the betta's water clean. Adding a teaspoon of
dissolved aquarium or rock salt per gallon can also help prevent Popeye,
but clean water is absolutely crucial. Popeye, along with fin rot, is a flashing
neon sign that you are not keeping your tanks/jars as clean as they should
be. If your fish ends up coming down with popeye, you need to start
devoting more time to your tank maintenance.
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