Velvet is one of the most common ailments to affect bettas. It can quickly move through a room and infect every fish, and before you know it, they’re all sick. Early discovery and treatment is the key to successful treatment and fish recovery. This disease is also known as Rust or Gold Dust disease and […]
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One of the most common health problems in betta fish is bloat. But what causes a bloated betta, and will the condition kill your fish? Keep reading to learn the most likely causes of bloat in betta fish, and find out what you can do to treat the problem and prevent it from happening again.
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It’s always a sad moment when your betta is sick with little chance of recovery. If your pet fish is suffering excessively and you feel it would be kinder to end its life humanely, you’ll probably be asking what is the kindest way to do so. To make sure that I’m offering the most up-to-date
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My betta fish looked like he was on death’s door for ages before he finally died of old age while I was on vacation. I wish I would have known what the signs were, so I could have said goodbye — or even done something to intervene. Our team at Betta Source doesn’t want you
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At bettasource.com, we’ve become well-accustomed to writing articles about fin rot! Because it’s one of the most common ailments of domestic betta fish, many people try to treat it with medications. While Melafix or Bettafix are two of the most popular choices, they’re also quite controversial. There have been many reports of betta fish dying
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Graphite disease can be fatal in bettas if it’s not recognized and treated quickly. If you’re vigilant and keep a close eye on your betta’s wellbeing, it can be treated and prevented, too. Read on to learn more about Graphite disease, including how to recognize, treat, and prevent it. What Is Graphite Disease? Graphite disease
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Betta fish are generally pretty healthy characters, and they don’t get sick if you give them a nutritious, high-quality diet and keep their tank clean and well-maintained. However, there are a few common fish diseases that can affect breeds of betta fish, and fungus is one of them. Fungus can often affect new fish that are
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Just like humans, betta fish can have seizures. Unfortunately, even a healthy betta fish is very unlikely to survive after experiencing one, but there are multiple ways to prevent seizures from happening in the first place and a few remedies that might help your fish on its road to recovery. It should be noted that
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Betta fish can experience a variety of uncomfortable and detrimental diseases, illnesses, and conditions throughout their lifetime. One of these is a parasitic infection known as ‘ich,’ which we will be discussing in this article. Also known as White Spot Disease, Ichthyophthirius multifilis (Ich) in betta fish is actually quite common, easy to identify, and
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Did you notice that your betta fish has lost some of its scales? If your fishy friend is looking a little threadbare, you’ll need to know if shedding scales is a normal process for fish. So, do betta fish molt? Read this fascinating guide to find out! Do Betta Fish Molt? The simple answer to
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