Here are some things to look for when trying to diagnose betta disease:
White spots on your betta fish’s head, body, or eyes
· Does your beta fish remain docile and inactive near the bottom of its habitat?
· Your beta fish is not interested in food.
· Your beta fish has a swollen belly.
Your beta fish is swimming elongated and upside down.
Your betta fish’s fins and tail are pale and deteriorating.
Your betta fish’s scales stick out like pine cones instead of being flat against its body.
What are some examples of Betta disease?
– Fungal infection – White patches and significant discoloration on the body or head. The fish is inactive, mostly docile and hardly eats anything.
– Tail / end rot – The fins and / or the tail of the beta fish are shortened, fall apart or deteriorate. The edges of the fins and tail are darkened while the rest of the body is pale.
– Ick – A parasite found in live frozen food that can cause fish to develop white, itchy spots all over the body, head, and even eyes.
– Popeye – Bacterial infection, caused by poor water quality, one of whose symptoms is that the fish’s eyes pop out.
– Dropsy – Your betta fish’s scales rise up, making your fish look like a “pine cone.” This is because the bacteria feed on live worms.
– Swim bladder disorder – Swelling of your beta fish’s belly, usually a sign of overfeeding.
