Bettas Eyes Are Bulging
As a result they will be unable to see their food or and could starve without their eyes.
Bettas eyes are bulging. Neighbor fed her while i was gone. In fact there are several illnesses that target the eyes and the most common causes of bulging eyes in bettas. May 29 2018 by johnny salib 8 comments.
Some fish are prized for having telescoping eyes. Often caused by over feeding and or poor water quality. 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.
Basically it is caused by the accumulation of fluid either in the eye or behind the eye in the socket which cause the eye to bulge out. Learn how to recognize and treat betta popeye the earlier the treatment the less chance that your fish could lose an eye or even his life. Unfortunately your betta is experiencing a symptom known as popeye in which fluid builds up behind the fish s eye.
You need to keep his water clean add 1 teaspoon of table per 2 5 gallons and use an antibotic. However a betta fish eye bulge can be a serious issue that could be deadly. Eyes are extremely important to bettas because they are sight predators.
Last week you had a seemingly healthy betta fish but now its eyes are buggy foggy and sticking out of its head. My betta has an enlarged bulging eye. Hey pet parents pet lovers let me start off by saying taking care of fish and small mammals is extremely difficult at points.
The tank is fine has a heater filter and she is fed once a day. The tank is cleaned once a week but went for two weeks recently i was out of town for a family emergency. We ve had the betta since last may 2007.