Betta Fish With Bulging Eyes

Some types of fish are prized for their big round bulging eyes such as certain types of goldfish.

Betta fish with bulging eyes. A common bacterial infection that afflicts betta fish swollen eye syndrome also commonly referred to as pop eye can be a symptom of a more serious internal problem. Unfortunately your betta is experiencing a symptom known as popeye in which fluid builds up behind the fish s eye. Sadly tuberculosis is not curable in fish and is fatal for betta fish.

May i know what caused that. This is a hallmark sign of infection. I m happy to let you know that most fish survive popeye if treated with medication.

Januaris saint fores author from intercontinental on june 24 2020. Last week you had a seemingly healthy betta fish but now its eyes are buggy foggy and sticking out of its head. Hi some white stuff grow on my betta fish s fin.

However if you see that your betta fish looks like a betta popeye it s a sign of a serious condition that requires immediate attention to prevent his death. May i know is it infected or it is natural. If left untreated your fish will lose its eye and sight.

If you find your betta has one or two bulging eyes your betta has pop eye. Your fish may have developed popeye due to dirty tank water or due to a more serious illness like tuberculosis. Popeye can affect only one eye unilateral or both eyes bilateral of your betta fish.

Inspect your betta fish s eyes to see if one eye or both eyes are protruding from his head. This condition is called exophthalmia. Wh on june 24 2020.