so my dad knows betta fish are my FAVORITE fish, so he got me 2 of them for my birthday, and a sharable tank. ive had them for about 3-4 months, and just now noticed theres 1 fish with a HUGE stomach. we searche it up, and now we are more comfused then ever. is there any help?
2007-11-01 16:31:19 · 10 answers · asked by hdjfgdd 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
They are in a serperated tank, both are males, and they cannot see each other. is there any help?
2007-11-01 16:43:32 · update #1
Since you probably have a male females are often much more drab and usually, unattractive), it could either be constipation (which Bettas are quite prone to) or dropsy. Both will result in swelling of the abdomen, but dropsy is almost always fatal. Look at the fish's stomach, and examine the scales. If the scales are pointed outwards (like pinecones), it is probably dropsy. If the Betta is floating at the surface or staying at the bottom and does not have pineconed scales, it is probably constipation which is easily remedied by feeding it a split pea (a pea with the shell removed). Email me if you have any questions, and if possible, post more info and a picture of the Betta.
Soop Nazi
EDIT: When it sees another Betta, it will flare [push it's operculums (gill plates) outward, but this doesn't effect it's stomach area].
EDIT 2: Even if it was a female Betta, Bettas are egg layers, so they don't get pregnant. You would know if you had a female because the femaels sold in pet stores are often labeled separately and usually less attractive than the males.
EDIT 3: You NEED to look at their stomach scales. If they are pineconed, it's dropsy (which means almost certain death. you're only hope with dropsy is to keep the water PRISTINE). If there is no pineconing, it is constipation, which simply requires a split pea.
2007-11-01 16:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
How much have you been feeding them? If there are no signs of sickness (lethargy, white spots on body, scales pointing outwards), it's probably constipation. Soak a frozen pea in warm water, remove the shell, cut or smoosh the pea into tiny pieces, and feed a few pieces to your fish. Then try fasting your betta for 24-48 hours so his system can clean out.
2007-11-02 09:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds most like dropsy check the fins and bettas can NOT get pregnant to all the answers above they are not live bearing fish.
2007-11-02 00:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by tiffy-xo 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
when they see another betta fish, it blows up, and gets excited and ready to fight. they shouldnt be in the same tank, or near each other where they can see each other.
2007-11-01 23:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by iAnswer 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
pregnant, male betta will eat the babies...guaranteed
scoop them out quick
2007-11-01 23:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by pinkstealth 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
well,
j/w, but arent betas supposed to fight each other until one dies if theyr in one tank?
idk why its bloated, but it could be that one is about to lay eggs...
2007-11-01 23:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by Red-line 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It could have swallowed a few rocks from the bottom of its tank...or its pregnant...
2007-11-01 23:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
sometimes they get blotted befor the DIE
2007-11-01 23:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by 57865985 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they ate echother or pregnancy
2007-11-01 23:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by Heru K 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it might be because its pregnant
2007-11-01 23:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Albert H 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋