Cloudy eye in betta fish is quite common. Luckily, it is easily prevented and treatable with broad spectrum antibiotics and good supportive care. However, this condition requires immediate attention. When left untreated, your betta fish will lose its eyesight or possibly die. Like other common eye disorders in fish, the cloudy eye has several potential causes; … Read more
Ammonia poisoning is a silent and deadly disease that can affect your bettas, and if not caught in time, it can kill them. Typically, ammonia poisoning happens when you are setting up a new (non-established) tank. But it can also occur in established aquariums that have had their nitrogen cycling process interrupted. Just like humans, excessive ammonia … Read more
Known by a number of names, columnaris is unfortunately very common among many different types of fish. If you own one or several betta fish, you will want to keep in mind the prevalence of this disease among them. This is one disease that can be absolutely devastating to them on a variety of levels. … Read more
Velvet disease is a very common disease that aquarium fishes suffer from. As such, all aquarium owners should know how to treat it. Often referred to as gold-dust disease or rust disease, it is caused by a group of microscopic parasitic dinoflagellates that are present in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. In this article, we will … Read more
Can Betta Fish Become Constipated? Yes, Betta bettas can indeed get constipated. Constipation is a common problem for all fish, especially laterally compressed ones. Goldfish and Bettas are two types that seem more prone to it. If you are planning to own these stunning, endlessly fascinating fish, you’ll want to know what to do in … Read more
Don’t let the cute name fool you. Despite sharing a name with a beloved cartoon icon, Popeye is no laughing matter in the context of your betta fish. While the condition is not inherently deadly, it can make things quite unpleasant for any betta which catches it. Popeye is also complicated by the fact that … Read more
Every part of a betta fish is obviously important in one fashion or another. Having said that, there is a special significance to their swim bladders. This vital organ plays an equally vital role in how your bettas swim in their surroundings. Responsible for maintaining their buoyancy, betta fish naturally need this organ to maintain … Read more
Despite the silly name, dropsy in betta fish is in fact a very serious condition. The symptoms can be unpleasant at best for your betta fish. Dropsy can ultimately prove to be devastating, and this is particularly true if you fail to catch what is commonly and mistakenly referred to as a disease. While not … Read more
If you are planning to own betta fish, understand now why it is so important to take fin rot seriously. This is one of the most unfortunate conditions which can befall your betta fish. While fin rot can be devastating to many different types of aquarium fish, it is considered to be more prevalent among … Read more
What do you do if you notice your Betta fish has suddenly become fatter overnight, for no apparent reason? Your mind starts cycling through all the possible reasons this could happen. You may even call the pet store or your vet to see why your betta is bloated, but all you get is a list … Read more