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Eeek Dropsy!! | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 hidden)

Re: Eeek Dropsy!! (none / 0) (#3)
by guppylover427 on Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 07:18:05 PM PST

I have a betta in my tank with dropsy, but I don't have the heart to put him down. I have yet to remove him, which I know isn't proper but he still is very active and he hasn't infected anyone. Hope your guppy does okay:)
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Actyally he may have or may be doing (none / 0) (#4)
by unclescott on Sat Sep 15, 2007 at 01:33:19 AM PST

that, but you don't know it yet. I would agree though that sometimes it may not make a huge amount of difference, because the microbes in the Betta are already in the tank. They are more numerous now for the infection of the Betta.

And, though it is distasteful to consider, what may happen when the Betta dies? One of the most effective ways of infecting other fish is to have them nibbling on the body of the deceased. So even if it is just to put him in a bowl, do remove him before too long. :)

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Actually I can't spell or type (none / 0) (#6)
by unclescott on Sat Sep 15, 2007 at 01:43:09 AM PST

in the middle of the night. Sorry about that. ;)

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Re: Actually I can't spell or type (none / 0) (#7)
by guppylover427 on Sat Sep 15, 2007 at 01:52:32 PM PST

Awwww, great! Now I'm putting all my other fish at risk! Pooey!
What? Were you expecting something funny?
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Eeek Dropsy!! | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 hidden)

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