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[...] ’s in a name?   It seems as though a lot of people have a hard time coming up with betta fish names. After all, many people will tell you that a betta is “just a fish”. This [...]

[...] ’s in a name?   It seems as though a lot of people have a hard time coming up with betta fish names. After all, many people will tell you that a betta is “just a fish”. This [...]

[...] When we first hear about bettas, we wonder “what are betta fish?” After reading about their history and origins we find ourselves wanting to know more& [...]

[...] Those who are new to owning betta fish or fish-keeping in general often make the mistake of treating fin rot as a fungal infection. & [...]

[...] who are new to owning betta fish or fish-keeping in general often make the mistake of treating fin rot as a fungal infection.   This makes sense due to the brown filmy appearance you often see [...]

[...] Body Rot is easily confused with Fin Rot because they share similar names.   The fact of the matter is they are quite different. Fin [...]

[...] Body Rot is easily confused with Fin Rot because they share similar names.   The fact of the matter is they are quite different. Fin [...]

[...] and fins, discoloration, fraying or breakage of fins, brown tips, translucent fins Pseudomonas (Fin Rot) Water change: Clean your Betta Bowl or Betta Aquarium. Aquarium salt, BettaFix, Stress Coat. If [...]

[...] ’s body. Treatment: Raise the water temperature in your tank or bowl. Add one teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon of water. After a 2 days perform a water change. If more drastic medicating is [...]

[...] ’s body. Treatment: Raise the water temperature in your tank or bowl. Add one teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon of water. After a 2 days perform a water change. If more drastic medicating is [...]

[...] Disease) Increase water temperature, turn off lights and avoid light, add small amounts of aquarium salt. Clamped fins, lethargic, white milky mucus build up, rapid gill movement caused by labored [...]

[...] Disease) Increase water temperature, turn off lights and avoid light, add small amounts of aquarium salt. Clamped fins, lethargic, white milky mucus build up, rapid gill movement caused by labored [...]

[...] important preventative is to soak all new tank items before placing them in your tank or betta bowl. Fish items can get expensive and I know it’s a great option to buy used fish decorations [...]

[...] important preventative is to soak all new tank items before placing them in your tank or betta bowl. Fish items can get expensive and I know it’s a great option to buy used fish decorations [...]

[...] breakage of fins, brown tips, translucent fins Pseudomonas (Fin Rot) Water change: Clean your Betta Bowl or Betta Aquarium. Aquarium salt, BettaFix, Stress Coat. If problem persists use Tetracycline. [...]

[...] bowls: water change) is crucial and the treatment of underlying conditions. Once you have your betta bowl(or aquarium) water stable you must treat your betta fish for any primary diseases. This would [...]

[...] a steady hand you can carefully lay your betta down and quickly pull the worms out. Then add stress coat to aid in replacing the betta’s natural mucus. A word of warning- I have heard of worms [...]

[...] (Fin Rot) Water change: Clean your Betta Bowl or Betta Aquarium. Aquarium salt, BettaFix, Stress Coat. If problem persists use Tetracycline. Ulcers, hemorrhaging around the gills or at the base of [...]

[...] and mucus. Mucus is your betta’s natural way to fight infections.You could also add Stress Coat if you would like to aid in recouping. Stress Coat contains aloe vera which is highly [...]

[...] and mucus. Mucus is your betta’s natural way to fight infections.You could also add Stress Coat if you would like to aid in recouping. Stress Coat contains aloe vera which is highly [...]

[...] Saprolegnia;   Also referred to as “water mold” is a secondary infection caused by fungus. This fungus is in every tank and typically feeds off of fish waste and [...]

[...] Saprolegnia;   Also referred to as “water mold” is a secondary infection caused by fungus. This fungus is in every tank and typically feeds off of fish waste and [...]

[...] place without a preceding illness. Body rot, on the other hand, is almost always a secondary infection. A secondary infection means that the illness occurs in  betta fish that are already [...]

[...] place without a preceding illness. Body rot, on the other hand, is almost always a secondary infection. A secondary infection means that the illness occurs in  betta fish that are [...]

[...] ’s colors fade within a very short period of time it is more likely due to poor water conditions. Get your water tested right away by using an in-home testing kit or by bringing a [...]

[...] ’s colors fade within a very short period of time it is more likely due to poor water conditions. Get your water tested right away by using an in-home testing kit or by bringing a [...]

[...] called “Pseudomonas” and is an external primary disease caused by stress and poor water conditions. Body rot is caused by a bacteria called “Aeromonas” and is internal rather [...]

[...] called “Pseudomonas” and is an external primary disease caused by stress and poor water conditions. Body rot is caused by a bacteria called “Aeromonas” and is internal rather [...]

[...] , brown tips, translucent fins Pseudomonas (Fin Rot) Water change: Clean your Betta Bowl or Betta Aquarium. Aquarium salt, BettaFix, Stress Coat. If problem persists use Tetracycline. Ulcers, [...]

[...] , brown tips, translucent fins Pseudomonas (Fin Rot) Water change: Clean your Betta Bowl or Betta Aquarium. Aquarium salt, BettaFix, Stress Coat. If problem persists use Tetracycline. Ulcers, [...]

[...] caused by poor water conditions usually due to a lack of water changes. When maintenance on a betta aquarium or bowl is ignored the excess food and fish waste builds up making the environment life- [...]

[...] caused by poor water conditions usually due to a lack of water changes. When maintenance on a betta aquarium or bowl is ignored the excess food and fish waste builds up making the environment life- [...]

[...] to fill a whole separate page.   To be sure you are always prepared, click here:  Betta First Aid Kit Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Clamped fins, lethargic, weight [...]

[...] your betta, click here for a guide on how to be prepared when your beta fish falls ill: Betta First Aid Kit   Here’s an example of betta fish names I’ve used and how I came up with [...]

[...] around so you can catch disease promptly. For an example of my first aid kit, click here: Betta First Aid Kit [...]

[...] around so you can catch disease promptly. For an example of my first aid kit, click here: Betta First Aid Kit [...]

[...] option is tetracycline which I think is the better option. Tetracycline will not only treat betta fin rot but will clear up body rot as well. Be sure to follow package dosing closely so you can avoid [...]

[...] option is tetracycline which I think is the better option. Tetracycline will not only treat betta fin rot but will clear up body rot as well. Be sure to follow package dosing closely so you can avoid [...]

[...] whether or not you are dealing with both types at once. To read more on fin rot, click here: Betta Fin Rot   Body Rot – Aeromonas   (click to enlarge) Body rot is caused by a bacteria [...]

[...] whether or not you are dealing with both types at once. To read more on fin rot, click here: Betta Fin Rot   Body Rot – Aeromonas   (click to enlarge) Body rot is caused by a bacteria [...]