Health And Wellness

For healthy betta maintaining water parameters is necessary. A betta prefers a temperature range between 75 and 80 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 you regularly change the water. If you put in a large aquarium change the 20% of water every 15 days.

As freshwater fish, they can catch various diseases. Even if they have weak immune systems in consequence they are easily infected by viruses or bacteria.

Some common diseases in orange betta:

Fin rot: It is called tail rot. This is caused by bacterial infection the symptoms are tearing of fins. The symptoms begin with edge of the fin develop small tear. The consequence is the loss of the whole fin. The reasons behind the bacterial infection are poor water quality, the 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: Velvet symptoms are a brown coat that resembles gold dust or rust on fish skin. The velvet is caused by the excess amount of mucus and 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.

The best way to handle these diseases is prevention. Betta’s water is clean, and providing a balanced diet and observing fish behavior can significantly prevent the diseases.