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 77 and 8 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.
Betta can infected for various diseases:
Fin rot: fin rot is an infection caused by bacteria and its symptom is fin tearing. The symptoms begin with ting spot on the edges of the betta fin. This resulted is lost of their fin. The reasons behind the bacterial infection are poor water quality, the low temperature below 78, and the build-up of toxic ammonia compounds. It commonly affects fish that have a weak immune system.
Ich: a white patch shown on the body; it is known as white spot disease. It is caused by external parasites that irritate the skin. The symptom is itching on the skin, so they scratch their body with any object. The constant itching and scratches lead to a white spot all over the body. These symptoms include stress, dullness, loss of appetite, and even death, also caused by poor water quality.
Here we mention some treatments you may consider:
Using almond leaves helps prevent bacterial control growth, relieve stress, prevent parasites and constipation, and adjust pH value. Fungal infection is common; to prevent the fungal infection use methylene blue. It immediately removes fungus.
Aquarium salt is a necessary first aid treatment for your betta, when they are having constipation. If any internal and external infection or any healing salt bath is required.
For treating bacterial infection melafix is used. Regular maintenance and care may save the betta from various infections.
Preventation
You can do many things to prevent betta from diseases:
When the new fish arrive, first quarantine the fish. Put them in an individual tank for fifteen days. If they have any signs of illness treat them before adding in a tank.
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 waste that makes your fish sick. Even toxins kill the fish.
A mistake to avoid:
When setting up a tank, there are a few mistakes you should avoid:
Do not add too many fish in the tank because they don’t like overflowing tanks. When you need other species in tank. you have to provide enough space for Betta to hide and swim.
If you put in unhealthy fish it harms other bettas. Some fish are aggressive and even causes bettas death. Some ornaments and plants release toxins, which harm your fish or kill her. So, it is essential to prefer blunt and colorless ornaments.
Arrange tank cleaning schedule which removes toxins and impurities in the water. This can be harmful to fish. So it is essential to change the tank water every week.
Advantage of keeping giant betta fish
Giant betta is a large and beautiful fish that can add interest and color to your tank.
They are fearless, so keeping Giant bettas as a pet is an ideal choice for beginners who can handle semi-aggressive fish.
The disadvantage of keeping giant betta:
Normally they are piece demure, but during boarding, they are aggressive and may harm or kill other fish.
They require a large space to survive.
They have compatibility issues.
They can easily tense and stressed.
