Old Betta With Dropsy

Dropsy in betta fish is not a disease itself but rather a secondary symptom of another problem going on internally.

Old betta with dropsy. If you have had nemo for 3 1 2 years he is likely about 4 years old or even as old as 4 1 2 years which is getting up there in betta years. I presume he had old age organ failure and that was the cause of the dropsy. Its supposed to help get the fluid out of its body.

Dropsy is when the body fills up with fluid and i know in the early stages it helps to get the fluid out. 3 years is a pretty long time for a betta. One of the problems with dropsy is the fact that the early symptoms can be caused by a whole range of problems.

Mar november 15 2018. Earlier symptoms of dropsy in bettas are. I also lost an older betta to this terrible illness last.

The most significant cause of dropsy in betta fish is their dirty and unclean environment. Dropsy can affect bettas of any age. My betta is around 2 3 years old and has developed some raised scales.

It isn t unusual for older fish to become susceptible to illnesses as their immune systems weaken from old age. Here are are a list of common betta dropsy symptoms you may find. Ive had a betta that had pineconing towards his tail and after soaking in it for a few days he looked normal and better but i m just suggesting.

But if you don t catch dropsy early enough the risk of fatality increases dramatically. I have looked at all the symptoms of dropsy and this is the only one that lines up his belly seems normal and he still has a good appetite for his age. But it is easier to prevent young and healthy fish as long as you re taking the necessary measures.