Health And Wellness
Properly maintained fish can live 3-4 years happily, although in some cases they survive 5-7 years. Research indicates that betta can live happily and stress-free in a large space with several gallons of water.
For healthy betta maintaining water parameters is necessary. A betta prefers a temperature range between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit means silently warmer, if the temperature is lower install the heater. Good water quality and maintenance of the tank lead a healthy life. We suggest that regularly change the water. If you put in a large aquarium change the 20% of water every 15 days.
Ich: the symptoms show a white spot on the body. It is caused by external parasites that irritate the skin. The symptom is itching on the skin, because of itching they scratch the body with an object placed in the tank, hence its name “ich.” The constant itching and scratches lead to a white spot all over the body. This also causes stress, in extreme conditions death. Ich also caused by poor water quality.
Finrot: it is an infection caused by bacteria and its symptom is fin tearing. The symptoms begin with a spot on the edges of the betta fin the consequence is losing the fin. The reasons behind the bacterial infection are poor water quality, low temperature which is below 78, and the build-up of toxic ammonia compounds. It commonly affects fish that have a weak immune system.
If you are caring blind dragon scale betta is difficult:
Because of the cross-breeding, there is a high chance that betta may blind and lose its visions. Few things you can do to make life easier
Isolate it: a dragon betta has a high chance of going blind if you want to isolate. it
Feed in the same spot: choose the same spot daily. Train them to swim in the same direction where sound comes.
Use cues: tapping the glass is a good way to alert your betta presence. It should associate the sound with feeding time.
Remove obstacle: decoration helps to keep bettas engaged, but when betta is blind it's a different scenario. Ensure that remove prop that causes injury.
Adjust PH level: adjust the PH level to make them softer. A lower PH level may thin scale, which reduces the ones covering your betta eyes.
Introduced tannins: tannis look like almond leaves in the water. The thin fish scales, it’s low cost for overall health.
There are some treatments you have to consider:
Use almond leaves to prevent bacterial growth, relieve stress, and constipation, and adjust pH value. Almond leaves are similar to natural living places. Fungal infection is common which is prevented by methylene blue. It immediately removes fungal.
Aquarium salt is a necessary first aid treatment for your betta, when they are having constipation. Salt baths work as a medicine and help to quick recovery and heal the wound faster. For treating bacterial infections lmelafix uses.
How to prevent dragon scale betta fish from disease:
When the new fish arrive first quarantine the fish. Before adding new fish in a tank. Quarantine them for two weeks before adding them with a new tankmate. If you show any sign of dieses, cure them before putting them with other tank mates. Water changes are important in aquariums. At least change 1/3 part of the water every week. This will help you to remove toxins or build-up of waste that makes your fish sick. Even toxin kills the fish.
Schedule the tank clean-up. This removes uneaten food. Check the pet before putting them into your tank.
Somethings to avoid:
Don’t over-crowd the tank. Do not put so many fish together. You have to provide enough space for Betta to hide and swim. Adding unhealthy fish to harm other tank members. so, choose healthy fish. It is crucial to add a compatible tank mate with Dragon scale betta.
A plant and decoration are harmful if they have sharp edges. Some ornaments and plants free up harmful toxins in water, which harm your betta or kill her. So, it is essential to add toxinfree plants and blunt edge decorations for your fish. Clean the tank regularly, if the tank is unmaintained they are harmful toxins. Change 25% water once a week.
