danwnz Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi, I purchased some Bettas the other day, and got one floating (on his side) one for free in the hopes that I can recover it. Between the abdomen and tail on the lower part there seems to be protrusion of air, and I am guessing this is SBD, apparently he had been like this for a while. What I have done so far, given him a nice bath in IAL water, raised the temp in the tank (he is more active trying to swim normal and is actually righting himself much more than before). I haven't been feeding him for the last two days, and gave him some pea yesterday which sinks so he can't get it even though the water level is low (about two inches). Anyone else got and ideas on how I can save this lovely fella, I am concerned about starving him too much. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I think bettas can live for ages without food, two days will be fine. When I go on holiday its usually for around three days and I leave them without food.:focus:One of mine went on his side for a morning and i think he was constipated. Sorry i can't give you a better answer, im not that experienced in fish yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.bettysplendens.com/diagnose-and-treatment-chart.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwnz Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 thank you so much for your replies, especially for that URL I will have a read now Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwnz Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Update, he seems to be a very tiny bit better, but hard to tell entirely because he is using some of the plants I put in there he is using to prop himself up. The air in the tail is still bulging, feed him 1/4 of a pea yesterday, he ate that and a tiny black worm today. now I will start his fasting again. I am not sure that the problem here is from normal overfeeding, maybe he has a genuine problem with his swim bladder. Can someone please give some ideas? Thanks in advance, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Don't feed him. Most often, bloat in bettas means it's internal organs have failed and the fish can no longer process food and is filling up with fluid inside. If the scales have started to pinecone out, it's unlikely it will recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Dan, I'm just down the road from you, off Creek Road near the new Aldi. I have some young bettas that will be for sale soon, and a couple of nice males available as well. Let me know if you ever want to buy another betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwnz Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks mate, yeah I had one jump out of my tank at the office the other day, and found him dried up on the floor. The problem is not dropsy, he is not swollen at all with exception of his swim bladder, I will attach a photo. Apparently he has been like this now for 3 weeks, and I have had him for about 1. He seems to be getting a little better, one side more swollen than the other. Thanks again, keep me posted with your fish will be interested for sure. Edited October 27, 2015 by danwnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 hmmm really don't know what that is. Only advice I can offer for the future is, only buy healthy and active fish. If it's sick, you are only likely going to spend more money and time on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwnz Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks again. I didn't buy him, I got him for free :-) in an attempt to recover him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Good on you for saving a poor fish out of the tiny pet store tanks! That's one of the main reasons i got my two boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 If it is any help, my Betta (that also happens to be a Cambodian crown tail) was showing symptoms similar to what you describe when fed old, out-dated Hikari food. Since I have replaced the food for a new packet of Hikari, the symptoms have virtually resolved themselves. Best of luck with your Betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam07 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 How did the fish go [MENTION=16291]danwnz[/MENTION] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwnz Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 He is getting a lot better, just still can't get to the bottom too easy, been feeding peas, and fasting. Mixing up the food a little after fasting, he loves the live black worms. All my food is new bar one container of fry food, but good to know as well. I put a female in with him for a little while and that got him pretty active, one strange thing is he doesn't appear to flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
