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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| I woke up this morning
to find my male betta looking very pale in his face and staying at the top not gasping for air but breathing a bit more heavily than usual. Also he usually gets excited when he sees me but he didn't even acknowledge me. I did readings and ammonia 0 nitrite0 nitrates between 10-20. He's in a heated 2.5 mini bow with the temp at 78-79. I don't know what's wrong with him. He was just building a bubble nest 2 days ago and looked fine yesterday. I added some dechlorinated water to his tank. I don't have a bubbler so I agitated his water a bit with a turkey baster.
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| maybe he is depressed?
Is he eating?
He is really beautiful!! | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| Thanks  I don't think he's depressed. He has been very happy for time time now. since i moved him to this tank about 3 months ago. He was in a bowl and then I came across this site and learned tons so i moved him to better surroundings. I have had him for about 3 years and I'm hoping it's not old age. If it's old age would they just go from vibrant and happy to this in 1 day? I'm hoping not. He was eating great up until yesterday. I was afraid to try today since he doesn't look so good.
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Well at 3+ years he is an elderly old man...I am not sure how quick they can go downhill...but if something has been going wrong and it just built up to the point where it is affecting him I would think yes, they can seem fine one day and bad the next...so sorry ..hope he gets better...good luck. | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Sorry he's not feeling good. Is he still eating? I'd add some garlic juice to his water. | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Mentor
| If you are worried about the oxygen levels and dont have a bubbler, you can add a little real plant like anubias or java fern. Usually little tanks come with good lighting, and bettas tend to love real plants... I hope he gets better, good luck! | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| Thanks everyone. He's really not looking so good and I'm not sure how long he's going to make it. I just can't believe one day he is great and the next he looks like he's dying. He almost looks like he's blind too. If he moves he bumps into the tank like he can't even see. I tried giving him some food but he didn't even know it was there. I feel so bad for him  | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| I am so sorry dinatwin... | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Oh, that's so sad. Best of luck to you | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Do his eyes appear abnormal, such as cloudy? Here's a list of eye diseases, symptoms and treatments: http://www.nationalfishpharm.com/fis...ases/eyes.html
It seems that blindness could be the cause of his lethargic behavior.
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Hi dina...3 is old for a betta..and my rafikki had no signs and just was gone one morning...I hope he does ok but be prepared as not many boys live to be 3...goodluck! | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| Thank you everyone for all your kindness. He's still hanging in there but I'm not sure for how much longer. To me his eyes almost look dilated. I know death is near. i can see it. I'm an RN and I see that look with people too. I know there is no comparison with people but it's hard to explain.
Thank you again for all you kindness. | |
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October 19th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Aw I'm so sorry! I'm sure he had a wonderful life! you must have looked after him VERY WELL for him to live to this age! Well done!
We all understand how hard it is... they do become like real babies to us all. I'm sure that when he passes - if he passes - he will brag to all in the great tank above about how well you treated him.  | |
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October 19th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| I'm so sorry your guy isn't feeling well,But for you to have had him for 3 years is a great thing Good luck. | |
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October 19th, 2008
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| | Moderator
| I'm really sorry your boy isn't feeling well. It's really hard when you know something is wrong, but just can't put your finger on exactly what it is.
Don't you wish they could talk sometimes?
Best wishes for him, I hope he perks up soon. | |
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October 19th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| It is really hard when you have had them a long time... I know.. Whatever happens 3 years is a good long time to have a Boy...you are a wonderfull Betta Mom dinatwin..keep us posted. What is his name? | |
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October 20th, 2008
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| I'm really sorry that your little guy isn't feeling well. Has there been any change the last couple days? Do you have: vita-chem, garlic guard and/or fish protector? Those daily after a 25% water change may help him feel more comfortable and if you can get some java moss, he would like that. | |
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| Thank you all for all your help. I really appreciated it very much. | |
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Addict
| I really hope he starts felling better! | |
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Any changes dinatwin? | |
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| Thank you all
Pinkflyodpuffer I lost him during the night. I went to check on him early around 6am and he was gone. | |
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October 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Yeah, I saw your other thread after I wrote that.
I'm so sorry you lost him. | |
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October 25th, 2008
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
|  I'm sorry you lost him. | |
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