A healthy betta is a happy betta.
Welcome to the Disease section, your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing betta fish health issues. You’ll find detailed information on the most common betta diseases, their symptoms, and effective treatments here. We’ve placed this category prominently to stress the importance of early detection and proper care in preventing and curing ailments. Identifying and treating diseases is crucial for maintaining your betta’s well-being. Stay informed and prepared with our expert advice and resources on betta fish diseases.
What is Betta Fungal Infection? Fungi are always present in our aquariums, but they generally stay harmless. However, they become an issue when a fish’s immune system weakens due to injury, stress, or poor water quality. If your betta gets hurt or stressed, these fungi can cause infections. Fungal infections in bettas are generally caused…
What is Betta Columnaris? Columnaris is a serious and fast-acting bacterial infection that often affects betta fish when they are stressed or have a weakened immune system. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Flavobacterium columnare (which used to be called Flexibacter columnaris). The bacteria attack fish by eating away their skin, fins,…
The recommended medications are broad-spectrum antibiotics like Seachem Kanaplex (Kanamycin) or Erythromycin. Medications like API Fin and Body Cure (Doxycycline) or Mardel Maracyn 2 (Minocycline) are also recommended.
Velvet, also known as gold dust disease, is a highly contagious parasitic infection in betta fish that is caused by the parasite piscinoodinium.
What is Swim Bladder Disease? The swim bladder in fish is a gas-filled internal organ resembling a balloon that can get bigger or smaller, helping the fish move up or down in the water. It helps fish regulate buoyancy by maintaining balance and position in the water without using excessive energy. A healthy swim bladder…
Ich, also known as ick or white spot disease, is a parasitic infection that burrows into a fish’s skin, gills, and fins and causes irritation or itchiness.
Dropsy is a condition that indicates internal organ failure or other health issues in fish, often due to an underlying bacterial infection.
The most prevalent diseases that betta fish usually suffer from is fin rot, that is a gram-negative bacterial infection.