Beta fish with swollen stomach?

Question

One side of my Beta's stomach is swollen, looks like he swollowed a tiny marble. Otherwise he seems to swim the same and his color is still vibrant. Is this a common condition?

Answer 1

I can't remember the name but i think it's called dropsy or someting. It's from the poor water conditions. My swordtail had the same. I kept the water really clean and it slowly started to go away. It does not go away completely though, sometimes the stomach still swells up a bit.

Answer 2

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Beta fish with swollen stomach?
One side of my Beta's stomach is swollen, looks like he swollowed a tiny marble. Otherwise he seems to swim the same and his color is still vibrant. Is this a common condition?

Answer 3

If the stomach is swollen but the scales are not sticking out like a pinecone, then don't worry. Just make sure the water is clean and feed your betta a bit of brine shrimp or bloodworm, they may be a bit constipated.

If the scales are sticking out, it is a bad sign. When I had that happen to a fish it was a matter of time before it died.

Answer 4

It's pretty common, and happens as a result of overfeeding. Either your betta has eaten too much, or dry food (like pellets, flakes or freeze-dried insects) has expanded in his stomach when soaked.

The cure is simple. Take a frozen pea (not fresh or canned - they have pesticides and preservatives respectively) and put it in a dish with a bit of his tank water in it. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove the shell of the pea (your betta can't digest it), mash up its contents and feed your betta about a quarter of the mashed pea.

Keep in mind that your betta might be reluctant to eat this (veggies aren't part of his normal diet) so you may need to fast him for a couple of days before doing this. The mashed pea will also sink.

After feeding him the pea, fast him for a couple of days more until you see poop. The pea will act as roughage and clear out your fish's digestive system.

To prevent this from happening again, be sure not to overfeed your fish; no more than what he can eat in a minute. You can also soak all dried food in dechlorinated water before feeding. Thirdly, it's common for betta-keepers to feed their fish the cooked pea one day a week, and fast them the next day, just to prevent any digestive problems.

Answer 5

Go to www.about.com and look up beta fish then scroll down to you see a profile of Siamese fighting fish including habitat care feeding and breeding I hope this helps

Answer 6

It sounds like your betta is extremely constipatet

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 7

maybe it is going to have baby betas