Hi, i’ve had my betta for over 1.5 years now (from PetSmart). I noticed last week during a water change (can’t remember if it was there prior), I noticed one of her eyes was larger than the other (see photo 4).
I initially treated with Bettafix (now i know how bad that was, it was recommended by the Persmart employee 😫) after about 2 days, I learned how bad it was and have been slowly changing the water out and started treating with aquarium salt instead. I came back out of from out of town and have seen that her eye has progressed to this. I don’t know what to do and I don’t want it to progress worse if there’s something I can do now
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1ewu0to
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5 gal tank
Heater and Filter
Between 80-82 F
From strip test:
Nitrates – 0 ppm
pH – 6.5
KH – 40ppm
GH – 120-180 ppm
Had tank and fish for >1.5 yrs
weekly ~15% water changes – ~ 35% monthly or so. Clean/change filter and remove dead leaves. I do a greater water change and I move/add things to the tank every 6 or so months
One tank mate, a snail (not sure the exact type but have had no issues in > 1 yr.
All real plants, I just removed some fake ones that was on the decor piece (see pic 4) once i noticed her eye and assumed they may have injured her.
Feed ~2x a day pellets/flakes and occasionally a shrimp. Fast her accordingly.