Comments on: Betta Fish Diseases

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:24:09 +0000

In reply to Iddo. Fin regression is usually what is called Fin Rot. Spasmatic or frantic swimming can be from unconditioned water with chlorine in it, and the awkward positioning in the water could be swim bladder related. Please review proper care for a betta and consider treatment.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:01:45 +0000

In reply to Caitlin. Caitlin, he could be suffering from more than one ailment. Swim bladder should resolve by fasting 2-3 days if it's constipation or from overfeeding. The other sounds more serious and should be treated by keeping the water clean, proper temp, and depending on severity, medication.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:25:59 +0000

In reply to Bryan. Hi my betta is very sick. I'm not sure what to do. He acts like he has swim bladder but he also looks like he has fin rot. He has little white circles of discoloration(their not white fuzzys). He's a twin tail halfmoon betta , please help!

By: Iddo

Iddo — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:08:18 +0000

I had a betta who died recently, after his fins shortened. The guy at the shop said it probably a germ. Now I have another betta who’s showing the same symptoms: shortening of his beautiful tail, and spasmatic/frantic swimming and also head-down positioning without moving… What can this be and how can I treat it???

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:34:38 +0000

In reply to Jessica. The symptoms you are describing could be several different things, but I would first look into swim bladder issues (overfeeding or constipation?) and stress. In the divided tank can they see each other at all? That will stress them if they can.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 01:20:56 +0000

We have two betta fish in a divided 5 gallon tank. One is doing super. One not so much, he is laying on his side on the bottom of the tank. Does not seem to want to eat. Has difficulty swimming around in tank and get tired easily. I have moved him to a smaller container to see if less water he would do better but he is not moving but still breathing. Thoughts?

By: Desirae

Desirae — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:26:54 +0000

In reply to Robert Riccardo. I'm really worried about my betta. I've had him since march, I chose him because he seemed shy but now that i think about he is just really sick. He has swam side ways since I got him which I knew that is the swim bladder disease, but lately he has not been moving he almost looks like he is dead he has his stomach up and head and tail touch the bottom of the tank. If someone could please help me with him that would be amazing !

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 16:32:10 +0000

In reply to ERANDY. Sounds like stress, most commonly caused by dirty water or water that is too cold in temperature. 5-6 pellets per day is likely too much as well. I'd recommend 3 pellets, 1-2 times per day depending on activity levels.

By: ERANDY

ERANDY — Thu, 30 May 2019 04:58:42 +0000

HELLO, MY BETTA (WHICH I’VE HAD FOR ABOUT 3/4 MONTHS ALREADY) SEEMS LETHARGIC, INSTEAD OF RED IT NOW LOOKS LIKE A LIGHT PURPLE. IT HAS LOST ITS COLOR BUT THE FINS LOOK GOOD NO HOLES, OR ANYTHING ON THEM. IT TENDS TO STAY IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FISH TANK AND GOES TO THE TOP OF THE TANK TO GET AIR. I DID NOTICE SOME BLOATING AND NOT SURE IF IT IS SBD. NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM, IT IS A DOUBLE TAIL BETTA. MY BETTA IS USUALLY REALLY ACTIVE. I FEED HIM TWICE A DAY ONLY 5/6 PEBBLES OF FOOD NOT SURE IF IT MIGHT BE SICK OR DYING???

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 28 May 2019 23:42:34 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

A thorough cleaning will help clean out the algae and any bad bacteria and disease. The best thing to do is to clean the tank, slowly acclimate him back in, and keep up with more regimented partial water changes to keep the water clean. Also the water should be heated – 76-82 degrees F. A betta doesn’t require a bubbler, so you’ll be okay on that front. It’s definitely not too late if you start taking proper care of him by ensuring clean conditioned water.