What are symptoms of a constipated betta fish?

Question

I need to size up some symptoms to my betta fish to see if he is constipated

Answer 1

On top of the symptoms listed already, it's also common for bettas to keep trying to swim to the bottom of their tanks, or away from the surface of the water, only to float back up again despite their efforts to get down. This is due to the amount of gas that has accumulated in their bellies.

Answer 2

Betta Fish Constipation

Answer 3

Constipated Betta

Answer 4

Never change 100% of the water, change about 10 - 25% at a time. When I clean my Betta's gravel I move him to a different container with most of his water and then rinse the gravel. Then I put him and most of his old water back in and add fresh dechlorinated water to make up the difference. I have had my betta almost two years now, he doesn't have a filter. He is prolly to stressed to make a bubble nest yet, give him some time. Also you don't need to change the water yet, I change 25% every week and clean the gravel once a month. Also, he should eventually (after a few weeks) realize you feed him and he won't be so scared of you.

Answer 5

Constipation can strike your betta just like it can you. It is unpleasant but can eventually kill your betta if not treated.

CAUSES:

One of the main reasons a betta becomes constipated is because their main diet is too rich. If you are feeding blood worms or brine shrimp on a daily basis, you can give your betta constipation. Another common cause of constipation is lack of variety in a betta's diet. An easy solution for this is alternating between food types for meals, such as a few pellets in the morning and flakes at night, brine shrimp the next day, etc. A third cause of constipation may be overfeeding at meal times.

PREVENTION:

Some betta owners fast (do not feed) their betta for one day per week to cleanse the betta's system. This is a useful method to prevent constipation, especially if live or frozen foods are fed on a regular basis. Another feeding option thought to prevent constipation is splitting a betta's feeding up into two small meals per day, rather than one larger meal. This reduces the amount of food intake at one time and allows the betta's system to process it easier. Always remember a betta's stomach is about the size of his eyeball, so a little food goes a long way. Variety in a betta's diet is important both to prevent constipation, and insure they are receiving the necessary nutrients to stay healthy.

DIAGNOSIS:

A constipated betta will have an unusually swollen abdomen but in all other rights appear and act normally.

TREATMENT:

Treatment for constipation is rather simple and can be cured very quickly. As mentioned above try to feed your betta a more varied diet and possibly smaller portion sizes.

To rid yourself of the constipation problem, fast your betta for 24-48 hours. Next, take a cooked pea and peel it. Feed a small portion of it to your betta on the end of a flat toothpick. Within the next day or so you should see the swelling go down and a few little deposits at the bottom of the tank. Watch to make sure your betta is going to the bathroom, as this will mean the constipation is subsiding.

NOTE: if your betta continues to swell after treatment of constipation and you are noticing that he is having bowel movements, something else could be the problem like Dropsy, Bloat, Swim Bladder Disorder, or a tumor.

Additional procedures:

Clean water is always important for a betta, but is especially beneficial for any betta facing an illness.

Always keeping your betta warm, between 76-82 degrees, will also help them to feel more comfortable and raise their immune system.




Hope that helps
good luck


EB

Answer 6

Best Constipation Cures

Answer 7

Lethargic swimming, not hanging in the water correctly, bloated appearance (but not with scales sticking out), no appetite and not pooping. Many other problems can have very similar symptoms, so be very careful in your diagnosis.

MM