Pet Blog January Archive

Q&A: Betta Fish Health

By Blog Answers at 01/22/09 12:33

On 12/15/08 11:36, christina asked the following question:

I have had a betta fish for 8 months, I have no idea how old he was when I got him from the pet store. For the entire time I have had him he has been so full of personality, more than any other fish I've ever had. He has always been a great eater, very active and seemingly happy. Up until 2 weeks ago when he stopped eating. He shows no signs of disease (still has great color, is not *as* active but still active, no sign of fin rot or white spots, etc) but for the first few days I noticed it he would spit his food out, and then he started ignoring the food altogher (freeze dried blood worms and pellets) so I did a full water change and switched his food to smaller pellets and the same freeze dried blood worms.

For 8 days now he has been ignoring his food, until this morning when he again tried to eat, seemed to be chewing, and spit the food out again. I am now convinced that he can't swallow? Is this possible?? The rocks in his tank are smooth marbles far to big for him to have swallowed and lodged in his throat, and he doesn't have a plant, so could this be a disease or parasite? I feel helpless! Should I be getting him some medicine??

I know he won't last much longer without food, I'm surprised he has lasted as long as he has! Is there anything more I can do other than watch this beautiful fish waste away!?! Any help that ANYONE could offer would be GREATLY appreciated!! THANK YOU!!

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