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. Good water quality and maintenance of the tank lead a healthy life. We suggest that we regularly change the water. If you put in a large aquarium, change the 20% of water every 15 days.

Fin rot: It is also known as tail rot. This is caused by bacterial infection and is characterized by the tearing of the Halfmoon fin. The symptoms begin with small tears on the edges of the betta fin. The consequence is loss of the entire fin. The reasons behind the bacterial infection is poor water quality, a low temperature which is below 78, and the build-up of toxic ammonia compounds. It commonly affects fish that have a weak immune system.

Velvet: it is also called a coral disease or simply rust. It is a debilitating infection that causes stress and pain. In several cases velvet causes death. It is caused by the Oödinium parasite that comes from introducing new fish without quarantining them first. It can also come with new live plants.

Velvet is characterized by a brown coat that resembles gold dust or rust on fish skin. The velvet is caused by the excess amount of mucus in a bid to ward off parasites. To find relief they keep rubbing against the surface inside the tank to find relief. The fish might develop lesions on its skin and ulcers, they make the immune system weak which results in loss of appetite, and other diseases. Their diets consist of animal-rich protein.

Ich: a white spot shown on the body it is a symptom of the ich disease. It is caused by external parasites that irritate the Halfmoon skin. The symptoms are itching on the skin, so they try to scratch an itch by rubbing on surfaces inside the tank, hence its name “ich.” The constant itching and scratches lead to a white spot all over the body. This also causes stress, lethargy, loss of appetite, and even death. Ick also caused by poor water quality.