Health And Wellness

For healthy betta maintaining water parameters is necessary. A betta prefers a temperature range between 72 and 82 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.

Some are common diseases in Palkat Betta:

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 and, 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.

Velvet:

Velvet is caused by a parasitic infection the symptoms include the fish skin turning into velvet brown. In several cases velvet causes death. This disease can be treated with anti-parasitic medicine.

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.

Other common betta symptoms

Swim bladder: symptoms of this disease beta cannot swim properly. If you notice that your fish having difficulty swimming it might suffer from swim bladder. It is often caused by overfeeding or low fiber in the diet.

Dropsy: it is a bacterial infection. The symptoms are swelling of the belly area. They are often fixed with proper water maintenance, and a counter medicine is easily available for dropsy.