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Old November 25th, 2005  
Fish Helper
 
Bloated betta

What's wrong if a betta has a big tummy even if I've stopped feeding him for a couple of days? His tummy was big and round, like he was seven months pregnant. Some kind of obstruction? The betta died, but I'd like to see what y'all say in case my other two come down with the same.
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Old November 25th, 2005  
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Re: Bloated betta

Definitely sounds like an obstruction. Maybe constipated?
Carol
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Old November 26th, 2005  
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Re: Bloated betta

That would be my guess also. What you can do to try and prevent constipation is see if he'll eat peeled peas at least once a week, or try a once a week feeding of Omega One veggie or super veggie flakes. Bettas don't usually eat plants, but once a week will keep their systems cleaned out and it won't hurt them.
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Old November 27th, 2005  
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Re: Bloated betta

Okay, I'll try that. Thanks Butterfly, Gunnie.
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Old November 27th, 2005  
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Re: Bloated betta

your welcome! I have to play "the Game" to get my betta to eat certain things. He will attack and eat anythng sitting in one place and moving. So I hold whatever I reeeaalllyy want him to eat between thumb and forefinger and move it just a little bit. Then he attacks it and has eaten it before he decides whether he really wanted it or not. Aren't I sneaky?
Carol
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Old November 30th, 2005  
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Re: Bloated betta

Hey, not a bad idea....Haven't seen those veggie flakes anywhere, but I'll try some peas
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