subject: Pet Betta Fish Illness - Surefire Signs To Be Aware Of And Where To Turn For Help [print this page] As handsome as they are, Betta fish are pretty delicate pets. There's so much to know about these pets, and getting the fitting info can be extremely strenuous. In the past few decades of taking care of a fit Betta I have come across a lot of info that I wish I had known when I started out. To facilitate you out I have underneath listed some of the most ordinary Betta ailments that you'll stumble upon, along with the signs you want to be aware of. At the conclusion of this minute guide you will hit upon additional resources for treating a particular bug your Betta might have, as well as general care information.
Nitrite Poisoning: The most common dilemma in a Betta tank is very much intertwined with the water circumstances. Nitrite poisoning can be caused by a many different things, but regularly follows ammonia poisoning. Ammonia, which is found in high concentration in urine, is frequently a consequence of a tank that is not sanitized often enough. Because of the consequences that this will have on your water your finned friend will quickly be afflicted by a deficiency of breathable oxygen. With this specific Betta infection symptoms to keep an eye on are gaping for a gulp of air at the top of the water, red lines in the region of the gills, general tint changes, and exhaustion.
Ichthyophthirius Multifilis: This was a Betta disease that afflicted my own fish. More commonly acknowledged as the "Ich", this sickness is actually a parasite. Fortunate for you however, this is one of the easier Betta sicknesses to identify. You should strive to look for white discolorings on your fish's fins or body, indicating the parasite colonies. In the same way as with a shortage of oxygen in the water, you should try to look for streaks in the region of your fish's gills. This sickness is dangerous, but most often treatable if caught early.
Universal Danger Signs: Every so often you might not notice the exact signs of any one sickness, but might pick up on some of these warning signs. Every one of them is a probable indication that your pet has a disease, and you might want to do further research to determine what's going on with them.
Look for...
Extreme apathy
Discolored/dulling body
Discolorings near the gills
Repeated gasping or irregular trips to the surface
Hyperactivity (in some cases)
fins kept repeatedly clamped to the side
If you ever feel your Betta fish might have a condition you definitely want to seek help immediately. As with any human disease you will want to draw on the tools at your disposal to begin combating Betta diseases rapidly.
