My betta fish didn't look great when I got him, but he was a color match for one I'd bought with my nieces and nephew that didn't make it through his first water change. I was careful, but the other guy just didn't handle the stress of the new tank. I've had many betta fish over the years. They normally last about 6/7 years. I hadn't had one in a while and I felt it would be a fun thing to get for the kids. So, when the little guy didn't make it I rushed out to the pet store looking for a near match so the kids weren't upset.The only similar fish the pet store had looked a little tired with fins that weren't great, but not that bad. I took a chance and thought he might do better with a good water change, nice size tank, and some TLC. I used a little aquarium salt at first as I'd read it fixes most issues like these, but it wasn't enough. His energy was good, but his fins got worse, and clean water changes weren't working. I think they were stressing him out. It didn't look like normal fin rot. The tail had gotten really pointy and strange looking. I've never had that happen with a fish before. In fact, I've never had to deal with fin rot at all. After some research I bought this to give it a shot and within a week the little guy has a nice, normal, fan-like tail instead of the pointy rotten one. He's doing great. I've never used a product like this, so I have nothing to compare it to. I didn't know what to expect, but I'm thrilled with the results. The little guy is flaring again and swimming all over the tank. I'll keep this product on hand as long as I own fish to ensure I have it if they need it.I think when using this product, like with any chemicals for your fish, that you follow directions and err on the side of caution so as not to use too much. My little guy is recovering and I've stopped using the product. There's a very small hole in the tail, but I think at this point the aquarium salt and frequent clean water will heal that.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]