Why does a beta fish's gills bacome light blue?

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Why does a beta fish's gills bacome light blue?

2007-06-23 11:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by Emily W 1 in Pets ➔ Fish

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I woudn't call the color blue, but they will turn purple if there's too much ammonia in the water. Is this a fish that's being kept in a bowl or small tank? You may need to do more frequent water changes (every 2-3 days in an unfiltered bowl 1 gallon or less).

2007-06-23 11:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I have never saw a Betta's gills turn colors. Are the gills swollen? Is it having trouble breathing? If it is it has Gill disease and needs to be treated with Maracyn Two.

2007-06-23 18:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Is it possible that maybe you're just seeing them at a different angle when the betta flares his gills out?

2007-06-25 22:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mermaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋