What's wrong with my Betta?

Discussion in 'Fish Disease' started by Biocube, Jul 22, 2013.

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    My wife has had her Betta for over a year now. Sadly he isn't looking the best, his eye is bulging, fins slowly going away and has a weird mark on his side.

    Is there anything we can do to help him get better?

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  3. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    A bigger tank.
    Bettas can live quite a long time in a normal sized tank. :D
     
  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Unfortunately that is untrue.Bettas only live 2-3 years on average so it could just be aging.As far as the marks.Are there any other fish/frogs?
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Zero other life in there, all alone. There's a small stone sculpture, but I never see him rub against it.
     
  6. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    hmmmm I thought they could go longer...
    I'm pretty dern sure my mom had a betta for about 5 years once, in like a 3 or 5 gal tank. maybe that is pretty much the max they can go then?

    I like bettas, their coo
     
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  9. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Looks like I need to buy fresh water Hanna Checkers ;)
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    What is the Water Hardness levels? Are you using prime?!?!?!?!?! I hope you remember to add De-Chlor or at least set the WC water in the sun for a few days.
     
  11. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Ill look into a larger tank that has some water flow to it as well. The wife is against it but if he can live another year for 25 bucks it's worth it.
     
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    Check the pH level, it can drop rapidly in such small tanks unless you are changing the water very often.