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Common Betta Diseases and Its Cures


The most common disease found for betta's or the Siamese fighter fish is due to toxic ammonia, thus it is mostly considered as the Classic Case. Usually the Fish waste and decaying food are the primary sources for toxic ammonia.

Understanding the reason


The Fighter fishes kept in a small bowl are more vulnerable to this kind of diseases, since the ammonia can build to toxic levels in a very short amount of time. With in the span of few days the condition may worsen if there is an extra decaying food pellets or is you mis a water change.


Symptoms of betta diseases


The betta diseases are usually much easily understood, just by seeing its appearance. If you find swollen gills or gasping for oxygen intake or any other misleading actions they could be taken as the typical symptoms of ammonia burns. 
The ammonia burn or the intoxication is usually slow to heal and often never fully return to normal function. So if you see your fighter struggling to get oxygen, you could relate this as an symptom of toxic ammonia and some secondary problems including loss of appetite, faded color or secondary infections. 

P.S: The condition of betta tank will cause stress on the immune system.


Cures for Fighter Fish diseases


The easy and common cure for almost every Fighter Fish disease is the frequent water changes. 
Fighter fish will respond much quickly towards the frequent water changes and it is a must to test for ammonia levels regularly. 
The ammonia burns can be cured by using Aquarium salt that helps to relieve stress and increase gill function for fish who have experienced ammonia burns. The common aquarium salt dosage is like 1 tablespoon for every 5 gallons of water, if you need any further info on this don't forget to ask us or the shopkeeper. Well you should keep in mind that the aquarium salt does not evaporate thus eventually the inappropriate amount of salt concentration in tank will cause bad for the fish.

Tip; Get a simple ammonia test kit from your local fish store or from online and be sure your fighter fish has an appropriately sized aquarium (preferably of 3 - 5 gallons).
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