Healthy Betta Fish Illness and Cure Information
The most important part of raising a betta is making sure that he/she has the proper care and should they get sick, you have the ability to get them back on the “fins.” We hope to be able to provide you with that much needed and valued information.
Signs [...]

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Healthy Betta Medications Made Easy…
We all know the complications that can happen when you take a betta into your home. Most betta pet owners do not keep their bettas in large tanks and many times, the medications only give dosage instructions for 10 gallons or more. We hope this page can help you understand what [...]

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The Betta Medicine Cabinet
Why is a betta medicine cabinet important? Often times, it is good to have certain items on hand for general care or in case of emergency for your bettas and it is helpful to have them all of your supplies in one place. Also, it is a place you can keep all [...]

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General Steps for Illness Prevention
1. If you have a betta die - scald the old bowl
Many fungal and bacterial growths, as well as parasites, can live in adverse conditions. When your betta passes on, it is possible the reason he/she died is still present in the tank or bowl. By cleaning the bowl thoroughly you [...]

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Velvet
Oodinium, commonly known as Velvet, is an external parasite that affects the skin and gills of the fish. The gills are the first affected by this disease, the parasites invade the gill plates which can and will lead to slow suffocation.
PREVENTION
Proper water changes are always a good preventative measure. Keeping your tank at the appropriate [...]

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Swim Bladder Disorder (SBD)
CAUSES
Swim Bladder Disorder is often caused by overfeeding or lack of variety in the diet. SBD is not contagious and there is no need to destroy a fish with this condition as he/she is not suffering. SBD may be a side effect of a constipated betta.
PREVENTION
Some betta owners fast (do not feed) [...]

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Internal Parasites
CAUSES
Internal parasites are quite sneaky as there is no real sign of illness. If you feed live foods, it is possible for your betta to get internal parasites. Always buy food from a reputable source and follow proper storage instructions.
DIAGNOSIS
The only way you might be able to diagnose this problem before it is too [...]

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Fish Ich (or sometimes written Ick)
Ich is not a bacterial or a fungal infection, it is actually a small, white parasite.
CAUSES
The Ich parasite naturally exists in your betta’s tank and when their stress coat or immunity is weakened, they may be susceptible to the illness.
PREVENTION
Proper water changes are always a good preventative measure. Keeping your [...]

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Fish Fungus

Fungus is a very serious illness and if spotted on your betta it is important that you begin treatment right away. Fungus, if left untreated, can very quickly take over your betta with the end result being death. The sooner you begin treatment the better your betta’s chance of survival.
Bettas are most susceptible to [...]

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Fin and Tail Rot
 
1st Photo: Fin Rot is eating away at fins.  2nd Photo: Regrowth of fins has started.
CAUSES
Fin and Tail Rot is a common problem betta owners face. It is most often caused by dirty water. If the water is left unchanged, their own feces and uneaten food particles begin to break [...]

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