George the fish is still bloated

George the fish appears to have dropsy and will be taking a medicine for fish that I'm getting tomorrow

Dropsy. It’s something that affects betta fish like George – and I’m pretty sure that’s what he has. So tomorrow I’m going to an aquarium store in Burnaby to get him two types of medicine: Maracyn and/or Maracyn-Two – or whatever the guy at the fish store advises.

I found this information on nippyfish.com: “Dropsy describes the severe organ failure leading to the swelling and pineconing of the scales we sometimes see in our bettas. Part of the reason it is so difficult to treat is because several things including internal bacterial infections, viruses, and parasitic infestations, all of which have different methods for treatment, can cause it,” reads the website.

“Even if the source is determined it is not uncommon for the fish to later die from the irreversible effects of kidney failure or damage to the other organs. Once the disease has progressed to the point of abdominal swelling it is rarely treatable.”

The website also recommends adding aquarium salt (whatever that is) to make sure he is more comfortable. It may turn out to be palliative care for George the fish, but I may as well try. It would be very exciting if it worked!

Please leave your best wishes for George – and any advice you might have.