Experienced aquarists use this to quickly spot problems with their fish. This may be as quickly as a few seconds with smaller or baby fish. Jan 15, 2008 my fish is turning red and losing its scales. Once you have put your fish into the water, watch it closely for signs of distress, such as rolling over.
Betta stopped eating, turning white my aquarium club. I have treated for fungus, bacterial infections and protozoan parasites but nothing seems to work. Betta losing color rapidly in sections tropical fish forums. A lot of iron in your diet or you had a fast evacuation and your poop didnt have a chance to turn brown asked in bananas and plantains. So my female betta from my local petsmart where they actually gasp take care of their fish has been doing fine, eating and swimming around.
Unfortunately, when a beta fish turns white it is because it is very sick. The symptoms of this disease typically include loss of appetite, frayed fins, white blotches on the skin and a sunken stomach. It is rumored that the oldest betta fish lived to be ten years old and was raised in laboratory conditions, although there is no evidence to confirm this. This includes the recommended tank size, water quality and. All aquarium fish are more susceptible to fungal infections and the betta fish species is not an exception. I have kept many goldfish before and my last two ones died because of fungus so i decided to get a betta because they are so beautiful. When i first bought him, he had a black head and shiny turquoise color, though the.
I did treat with some multi cure treatment for white spot, fin rot and anti fungal disease but. If they are unable to close or are raised your betta may be experiencing some swelling. Ich is caused by a parasite which causes fish to develop white spots, and although the whole fish will not turn white, areas where there are no white spots may turn pale in color. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the betta bible. If you notice your betta fish is turning white, you should make sure its not any of the following. I have a male betta which i have owned for around 2 years and in the last week his fins are turning white from the body outwards. Nov 18, 2019 tuberculosis is a highly contagious and, unfortunately, frequently fatal aquarium fish disease. I did treat with some multi cure treatment for white spot, fin rot and anti fungal disease but there was no change. Unfortunately, this could also be a sign of dropsy which is an incurable disease that will ultimately take your fish s life. The beauty and bright colors of betta fish have made them the protagonists of many aquariums.
In our comprehensive betta fish care guide, youll learn everything you need to know to promote a healthy habitat. Males in particular are prone to high levels of aggression and will attack each other if housed in the same tank. Shes slowly recovering from fin rot, but i noticed today that the top of her body is almost completely black. The fins of this species have a long spikey crown appearance, however if the webbing reaches more than 23 up the tail then it is classified as a different type the combtail betta.
I now see one of the bigger fish scale are turning white. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Sick fish the signs of stress and disease this page contains a list of some signs of stress and disease that you should learn to recognize on your tropical fish and goldfish. This is a nonharmful option for your betta s color change. At the moment ive had to scale down my collection somewhat as i recently moved country and am finding my feet, but i still keep 3 tanks. Hes currently kept in a heated, 1 gallon tank with no filter and because its so small i do complete water changes once a week. Chart on fish diseases, symptoms and their treatments. What does it mean when your bettas scales turn brown. In order to be able to post messages on the betta fish and betta fish care forums, you must first register.
Columnaris is a bacterial infection that will cause white spots that sometimes look fluffy to appear on your betta. Without knowing any information about your tank parameters. Today all his fins are a snow white except for a tiny little bit, and his body is snow white as well, except for a tiny bit on his head and when he flares out his gills. Betta fish diseases how to treat a sick betta fish.
You might think that choosing a blue betta fish is really simple, but this is not always the case. Apr 18, 2020 eric is an aquarium enthusiast with over two decades of experience caring for a wide array of tropical fish. Nov 24, 2010 my betta fish died this morning and turned white. Baby betta fish chest slowly turning white and stopped eating, please help me. A betta fish turning white is often much more of a problem than one whos turning black. Despite their personality, betta fish species tend to be beautiful specimens that we will surely enjoy taking care of. If your betta is already a lighter color, stress may turn it white. This is dropsy, a condition where the buildup of fluids in the goldfish causes the body to swell in such a way as to make the scales stand out and prickle.
Mostly, that will happen after a water change and the fish will take a running swim. She has a slight abrasions from getting caught in a bad net that seems to be healing fine. It also means knowing what causes stress and disease so you can avoid it. Founded in 2004, we are one of the oldest and largest forums dedicated to fish owners and enthusiast alike. Sick fish signs of stress and disease in tropical fish and. When the water in your aquarium turns cloudy and your beloved fish disappear into a hazy fog it is easy to get frustrated. I am not new to fish keeping ive had fish for many years, however, this is my first time with a betta. Find out other reasons your betta may be turning white. If you found your betta fish turning white, then there is a high chance of fungal infections. Betta fish losing color turning blackwhite cure included. Two 10 gallons with a single male betta in each a veil tail and a crown tail and a 75 gallon community tank with 2 fancy goldfish, 2 garrah and 8 zebra danios. It looked like his scales were coming off but the color is just fine. However, there are many different causes of betta fish bloat, and the majority of them are treatable. My betta fish has some large white patches on his head that.
This is what we assume happened to our beloved flub. Most often youll notice this around your bettas gills and mouth. The crowntail betta is one of the most popular freshwater fish. How to care for betta fish like an expert aquarium and turtle mastery book 4 kindle edition by chipperfield, david. Beta fish s scales change colour regardless of water etc. The siamese fighting fish betta splendens, also known as the betta, is a popular fish in the aquarium trade. Realistically speaking, for healthy fish, there should be absolutely no ammonia in fish tank water. Nov 22, 2018 how long do betta fish live in 1 gallon tank. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how to care for betta fish like an expert aquarium and turtle mastery book 4. The worst may start to run through your head, that its dropsy, and now the chances of your betta surviving are very slim. Betta fish losing color turning black white cure included. Im not exactly sure what happened to him, but my guess are either 1. Today i noticed he was darting around his tank, scratching himself against the plant.
My male betta fish has this white stuff on his body and i want to know wut it is. My betta fish is eating normal and acting normal no signs of sluggishness although its gills have been appearing black and he has these weird white. About a week ago i noticed that he had developed some little white spots on his fins. He was purchased from a pet store back in february so ive only had him for a couple of months. I have some pictures of him and his tank below, also excuse the outside of the tank being dirty. Males in particular are prone to high levels of aggression and. I fed each betta 2 pebbles 2 times a day and my other fish fish flakes. If your goldfish is turning black, especially its tail, you might have a problem.
If your fish is suffering from a fungal infection, you can treat the water with ampicillin or tetracycline. Columnaris is a bacterial infection that will cause white spots that sometimes. Goldfish diseases that cause sick fish pure goldfish. This species is relatively young, first bred by ahmad yusuf in indonesia around 25 years ago. The bettas will know that something is wrong with the water. After further questioning, i guess about two weeks ago, his head started to turn white. The tiny mites stay on the fishs gills, and attack the fish by feeding on blood and living flesh. Why are the scales on my betta fishs gills turning white. Youll also begin to notice white growths on your betta that look cloudy or like cotton. For example, betta fish are supposed to have shiny, metallic fin tips. However, these growths can occur on any part of the body. My bettas fins have a white film please help ive had my beta about a month now and i was doing a water change in his 1 gal starter tank when i seen his back fins have a white coat on then that seems to be eating away at them what could this. Oct 28, 2018 you can get more tips on what type of fish to put with bettas from the book, freshwater aquariums for dummies. Sep 24, 2009 so i woke up to see my betta who happens to be on my night stand next to my bed missing a lot of scales on his face.
My fish is still changing color, turning black actually while his fins are getting more blue. Betta cloudy eye guide cure your betta betta care fish. Why do oscar fish change colors aquascape addiction. Ich pronounced ick is a parasite also called white spot disease. What do i do to my benta fish that is turning white. I do a full tank clean once a week, i let his water sit for at least 24 hours before replacing it. The color of marble fish changes throughout their lifetime, sometimes in small degrees, sometimes to the point where it doesnt look like the same fish, ha. Dec 28, 2017 common fish diseases and how to spot and treat them ich also known as white spot disease ichthyophthirius multifiliis ich is a small protozoan that is very common, fish infected will often start. They can be most colors of the rainbow, some will be black, white, electric blue, translucent skin, copper, green and more. Weve had our fish for a bit over a year now and recently weve noticed his scales are turning white. My bettas fins have a white film please help yahoo answers. This disease is also one of the few diseases that can be transmitted to humans through contact with open wounds or sores. Sometimes it stops eating and its fins may be clamped and its color may turn pale.
If it doesnt involve a betta fish, it doesnt belong. When i got my betta fish hes black and red but now the tips of his fins the ones that just kind of hang down are white like pure white and just the tips. So i woke up to see my betta who happens to be on my night stand next to my bed missing a lot of scales on his face. If you look it is actually the flesh beneith the scales and the scales are kinda clear. The art and science of keeping bettas kindle edition by brammah, martin. If one of the things in the unhealthy columns happening to your fish, then you probably have a sick betta. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But sometimes it will also go across their back resembling a saddle. I have a half moon blue betta which i have had for about 68 months. Betta care fish guide is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn. I would wager hes got at least one marble gene, which is a fascinating gene in these fish. If the change continues to progress, especially if other colors become a part of the change, it is probably simple marbling. So my betta is royal blue color, but lately about 5 of his scales has gotten all white and it looks like it has a hole in that area. If just a few scales are turning white, it is possible that your betta has the marble gene.
I bought him less than a 2 weeks ago and i changed his half of his water beta water from a pet store after a week. If you notice that the face of your betta fish is turning white, then that is a sign of anxiety or shock. Sometimes the reasons why your tank went from fish heaven to fish. Bettas are a member of the gourami family and are known to be highly territorial. You should expect a betta in a 1 gallon tank to live for less than a year.
I just saw that her side i believe is her stomach is swelling and white inside. If you are only just noticing these spots now, it could be that the fish is changing color and that the scales will be more iridescent during the change. Ive had my betta a couple of months and the last week or so he has started acting lethargic. This happens if the water is not clean enough or the betas nutrition is poor making it susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections due to a weakened immune system. How to care for betta fish like an expert aquarium and. What does it mean when a fishes scales turn white answers.
Parts of my betta s scales are turning white and the ends of his fins are turning light pink. He is in good health showing no signs of illness what so ever and eating well the tank parameters are ammonia 0 nitrate 0 nitrite 20 ppm temp 24. May 22, 2019 some betta fish might have a uniform color whereas other will be a mix of lots of different colors. Mar 23, 2012 i got a text this morning asking why her all red betta fish turned white. If you have a betta fish and have noticed how it sometimes get especially puffed out, keep reading this animalwised article and discover the main reasons why betta fish. How to cure betta fish diseases with pictures wikihow. My usuallt blue fighting fish is slowly turning white started happening about 68 weeks ago. I went to my local fish store to get one and they had many females but i fell in love the second i saw a beautiful red veiltail. My betta is in a 4 gal aquarium with a filter, an air pump and heater.
How to choose betta fish tank mates pet central by chewy. I got a text this morning asking why her all red betta fish turned white. Possibly because of shedding, when a bearded dragon sheds the scales will turn to a lighter colour, grey almost white before lifting away from the reptiles body. Betta fish fungal infection betta carrying fungal infection may have white cottony like patches on its body or head. He used to be turquoise, now hes a dark royal blue, and turning to black in his scales. The white spots of ich are actually not the parasite itself, but the skin of the goldfish stretching over the parasite. Outbreaks are very common with new fish that have been stressed, weakened, kept in poor conditions or not quarantined usually all of the above. Shiny, metallic spots arent necessarily a cause for concern. Recently he has stopped eating, and only swims to the surface for air. My betta additionally has a white spot on his returned yet he has constantly had it on the grounds that ive got had him 6mos and it extremely is in basic terms one white scale upon nearer inspection thats actualy an extremely gentle blue yet seems white and is. My white boy turned blue and is now turning white again. When youre ready to combine betta fish with other fish in a community tank, take the same precautions you would before adding any fish. Fish that are already infested by gill mites are brought into aquariums.
I medicated and gave them an internal parisite killer as well, i switcf he water and did a 5050 then again after 4 days of meds. Dec 22, 2010 my betta fish has some large white patches on his head that i have been treating as a fungal infection for several weeks now, but it has not cleared up. Clamped fins the fish clamps its fins close against the its body. I purchased a betta impulsively and didnt know about cycling the tank. The white color is caused by a fungus on the scales.
My gold fish is turning black fins area and his face near eyesit seems r. Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below. Dec 03, 2009 betta fish question my betta is dying and i dont know what its from. Mar 29, 2019 to cure betta fish diseases, start by moving your fish to a different tank so you can treat the water in its old tank. This could be fin rot and white spots caused by ammonia burn. Scales are normal scales are puffed up and look like a pinecone belly is normal belly is swollen or has a large lump on it. Pitch black when young and turn a greyish white when adults. Being able to take care of a betta fish, means knowing what makes them happy and healthy. Do not leave your fish in this solution longer than 30 minutes. In the center of the dark blue patch his scales are turning white. If your betta fish has ich, treat the water with a medicated ich guard. These are much larger than the horizontal stress stripes, but the stripes alternate light and dark, and in light colored bettas, the lighter stripes could appear white. Those black spots may very well be ammonia burns due to ammonia being in the water. Chances are, however, when you brought your betta home in a cup from a pet store, you had no idea.
May 26, 2010 i have a blue male betta fish, he is in a 1 gallon tank, and i very happy with it, but he is turning white, it started as a little white spot on his head but is now spreading down his back. It can be scary when you turn your tank light on one morning and notice that your betta fish is bloated. Take a close look at your betta s scales and gills. Identifying and treating the most common cichlid diseases.
Because fish have limited ways of letting you know if there is a problem, its often a case of eliminating any potential issues where possible, to give them best chance of a healthy and happy life. My bettas top fins turning white and disintegrating. One possibility here is that your oscar fish is suffering from a disease known as ich. One reason they may be turning white is due to columnaris. Dissolve your salt completely before adding your fish.