Pictures Of Dropsy In Betta Fish

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Pictures of dropsy in betta fish. This article originated from a forum post that i responded to where the owner of a female betta fish was attempting to treat this often un treatable malady. Some common things to watch out for to prevent. What causes dropsy in betta fish.

At this moment in time there isn t a solid cure for dropsy. If you re worried about your aquarium and betta then check out this board for symptoms and information. Lack of appetite lethargic bottom dwelling darting to surface for oxygen laying on their side.

It is found in most fish including healthy ones but it s only when a bettas immune system becomes weakened or compromised that it can result in dropsy. Betta fish aka siamese fighting fish suffer from a wide range of infections and diseases. Prevention causes and possible treatment of this malady that is often a symptom of other problems.

His name was guido and he died shortly after the photos were taken. The main sign of dropsy is raised scales this is easier to identify if you look at your fish from the top an extended bloated stomach lethargy and resilience to feeding. As i recently lost a betta to dropsy it it prompted me to.

15 common betta fish diseases with photos. Another betta with dropsy melissa sent these photos of her sick betta with dropsy on 7 24 07. Most fish that suffer from dropsy do not survive.

Dropsy is a common condition in betta fish. There is no known cure for dropsy but medications such as betta revive can help with the condition. If your betta has contracted it it s likely you won t be able to save it.