Health

Viral betta diseases can be highly contagious; but even if they’re not, they can be fatal to your fish if left untreated for any considerable amount of time. Here are just three of the most common viral diseases that afflict bettas, and their treatments or control measures. IPN – Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis This is one … Read more

Your Betta can become sick from many different situations. If the water in your fish tank is too warm or too cold, it can severely affect them. Or perhaps there is chlorine in the aquarium water or another chemical that is toxic to your Betta. Also, many diseases are caused by various catalysts within your … Read more

Maintaining your Betta’s health is fairly easy. When your fish is ill, you will notice that his look and attitude changes. His appetite will wane, his color will diminish and he might not even extend his fins fully. Watching your Betta for any telltale signs of illness will, in itself, help to keep him healthy. … Read more

Betta fish are susceptible to a variety of infections and conditions arising from improper water care. Before buying your betta, it is advisable to learn about their needs and typical diseases they can contract. Here are some of the conditions required for proper health, and a few of the betta disease types to which they … Read more

There are at least 15 known diseases that can affect your bettas. Although most of them are fairly infrequent, there are three that you definitely need to know about so you can initiate therapeutic action immediately. These are mostly non-lethal diseases but can cause discomfort and seriously impede their normal functioning. Fin Rot This is … Read more

What is Dropsy? Dropsy is not a disease, but a symptom of a bacterial infection. It surfaces as a swollen or bloated condition where the fish’s scales stand out like little pinecones. This is a serious infection and unless appropriate treatment is administered, the afflicted Betta may die. What causes Dropsy in Bettas and other … Read more

Table of Contents 1. Care & Treatment of Dropsy 2. Care & Treatment of Fin Rot 3. Care & Treatment of Velvet Below is a list of common Betta fish diseases and their symptoms. It’s important to note that all of these diseases are caused primarily by inadequate tank conditions. Name Frequency Symptoms Constipation Common … Read more

What is fin rot? Fin rot is a disease that is common in bettas that are stressed due to overcrowding, poor water quality or lack of a heater in the tank. It is caused by bacteria in the water.The most common symptoms include ragged looking fins and/or holes in the fins. The edges may become … Read more