Dropsy

Dropsy is actually a “symptom” and not a disease in itself. When a fish has an advanced case of dropsy, its scales will appear to stick off of their body like an opened up pinecone, as shown above.
CAUSES
It is actually undetermined as to what brings on this illness. Once thought to strictly be the result [...]

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Fish Constipation
Constipation can strike your betta just like it can you. It is unpleasant and can eventually kill your betta if not properly treated.
CAUSES
One of the main reasons a betta becomes constipated is because their main diet is too rich. If you are feeding blood worms or brine shrimp on a daily basis, you can [...]

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Submitted by Guest Writer: Starlight, Healthy Betta Forum Moderator
Dip-A-Way by Aquatronics
Contains merbromin and sodium chloride.

Information from the label…“External tank treatment for Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic disease on fish.” “All fish safe disinfecting dip” “For freshwater and marine fish”
General Instructions: Dip-A-Way is an effective chemical dip that prevents and controls: fungal infections, white cottony patches on [...]

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