redflame56262
Aquarium Advice Regular
Hello, i have a male Betta that seems to be having some problems. His left eye is huge and he cant swim very well. What can i do for him?? Is there any way to cure this ???
Problem with Betta
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An t-iasg
Aquarium Advice Addict
Sounds like popeye - use an antibiotic like Maracyn I or II, Kanaplex, or TriSulfa. Popeye can be an indicator of poor water quality, meaning that there may be some ammonia present. How big is the betta's tank, and how often do you do water changes? Do you have a filter and a heater? Do you test for ammonia and nitrites? These parameters should be 0 in a cycled tank. Sometimes small betta bowls don't cycle, because they are so small, and betta illnesses like popeye or finrot can result.
redflame56262
Aquarium Advice Regular
Thank for the information !! I keep the Betta in a small bowl so its probably the water
Blazeherd2306
Aquarium Advice Addict
If I were you, I would get a 5 gal or larger with a filter for the betta...JMO.
An t-iasg
Aquarium Advice Addict
I agree with Blazeherd2306. Bettas are prone to diseases in a small bowl. A 5 gallon tank with a heater and a filter will be an excellent betta home. See my gallery for 5 gallon betta tank pictures. My very first betta (years ago) was in a bowl for awhile, and he was always sick. Then I set up the 5 gallon tanks for my bettas and they have never had finrot, popeye, fungus, or bacterial infections that can be associated with improper tank/water conditions.
