Betta flaring only on one side

Edmund07
  • #1
Hi, recently posted about my betta having white on his tail which I am treating but have noticed too that when he flares only his left gill stands out and the other side doesn't
he seems OK in himself maybe a little stressed but is eating fine and still "hunting"
has anyone heard of this before? His gills are normal colour and he is making bubble nests daily
 
FreshAquariums
  • #2
go to this website and see if anything in there matches what your describing ok, its very helpful and will answer your question/problem probably

INFLAMED GILLS

When a Bettas gills become inflamed, one or both gills will not close properly. They may or may not look red on the inside; and if in the last stages, they would be gasping for air, unable to breathe properly.
A Bettas gills may become inflamed because of bad water conditions, or perhaps from a bacterial infection.
To cure, Isolate any sick Betta with Inflamed Gills, and every third day do a full water change. Every time you change the water, add any sort of bacterial medication you have, I would use either triple sulfur, or tetracycline if available. Get your water tested, if you don’t have a test kit - most LFS (local fish stores) will do it for you.

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kind of like this but one gill won't close... right?
 
Edmund07
  • Thread Starter
  • #3
Thank you x
 
FreshAquariums
  • #4
Thank you x
np If you need anymore help just post another thread and someone can help or just shoot me a direct message
 
Edmund07
  • Thread Starter
  • #5
Bless you thanks,I just don't understand it as I keep the water so clean or thought I did, have been giving him a lot of live foods so I think I may have introduced bacteria through them... He seems bit better though : )
thanks again
 

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