Betta Fish Has Ich
He always acted kinda lazy.
Betta fish has ich. The easiest way identify whether your betta fish has ich or not is visually. Bettas are highly susceptible to this uncomfortable disease and death can occur if it is not treated in time. Betta fish that are infected with ich in their gills will have signs such as swollen and pale gills which will be relatively easy to identify.
I can t tell if my betta fish has ich. These are the most common reasons that the ich parasite may prey on your betta. My betta has ongoing ich or some other type of white fungus on its top fin.
Emily on september 30 2018. One of the most common diseases among freshwater fish is ich or ick also called white spot disease. Fish lover on january 01 2019.
Betta fish diseases and emergencies. The good news is as you treat the fish you are also treating the tank. My betta has ick and there are harlequin rasboras in the tank are they ok for treatment even if they dont have ick.
If you notice that it s only your betta that has gotten sick then you should use a quarantine tank instead of your main tank. Another choice is to medicate your betta. I got my betta fish since 4 months ago.
What if you just got a betta and you realize that the betta his ick. Not sure what the directions are for rid ich but follow them closely and continue treating for at least a week after the last visible spots go. I looked closely at him and he has some white faded dots on his head.