Betta With Fungus

[CyndiLove]

Hi. I know what to do for the fungus, just trying to figure out why he would get that? He's been fine in a half gallon betta tank. I changed his water and put him in a 2 gal with a heater since it's been colder. He didn't seem to like the bigger space, so I took some water out and he swam around more. Now today has fungus on his head. Guess I'll treat and if he doesn't get happy again, I'll put him back in his little tank.

 

[Repolie]

When the conditions for a betta aren't met they can easily get sick: Betta Care Sheet

 

[CyndiLove]

When the conditions for a betta aren't met they can easily get sick: Betta Care Sheet

Thank you for the betta care sheet. I'll check it out in break tonight at work. I have to get more fungus medicine too. I used most of it when I lost my female angel.

 

[aquafrogg]

Going from half a gallon to a tank 4x that size (which still doesn’t meet the minimum tank size for a betta, but good on you for upgrading!) was probably a bit overstimulating but he would have been fine after a bit. I’d fill the 2 gal all the way back up again and give it time.

 

[CyndiLove]

Going from half a gallon to a tank 4x that size (which still doesn’t meet the minimum tank size for a betta, but good on you for upgrading!) was probably a bit overstimulating but he would have been fine after a bit. I’d fill the 2 gal all the way back up again and give it time.

He looks better today. Still doesn't like the bubbler though. Thanks for your input. I'm off for 2 days so I'll have time to spend double-checking my tanks. 9 hour to go...

 

[aquafrogg]

He looks better today. Still doesn't like the bubbler though. Thanks for your input. I'm off for 2 days so I'll have time to spend double-checking my tanks. 9 hour to go...

Hope he gets better soon! I’m sorry I don’t know much about fungus but I figured I should help with what I can

 

[CyndiLove]

Hope he gets better soon! I’m sorry I don’t know much about fungus but I figured I should help with what I can

I have a 10 gallon too. Maybe he'd like swimming long ways instead of deep better... Isn't it funny how fish our have their personalities???

 

[aquafrogg]

I have a 10 gallon too. Maybe he'd like swimming long ways instead of deep better... Isn't it funny how fish our have their personalities???

Yes he’d love a 10 gallon! My betta loves his and everyone else’s bettas that have 10gs do too. He might be overwhelmed again but just give it time!

And make sure he doesn’t have any tank mates besides shrimp and snails in there though (assuming he would be okay with them). It’s not recommended to put any actual fish with bettas in a tank smaller that 20 gallons.

Hope he recovers soon!

 

[CyndiLove]

I just got home and the white spot is off his forehead. No other fish will be in with him. I just want him more out in the open when we can enjoy how pretty he is. The 10 gallon is on the baker's rack. He was up on the dresser in the bedroom, but I think in the kitchen will be way better for all of us.

 

[aquafrogg]

I just got home and the white spot is off his forehead. No other fish will be in with him. I just want him more out in the open when we can enjoy how pretty he is. The 10 gallon is on the baker's rack. He was up on the dresser in the bedroom, but I think in the kitchen will be way better for all of us.

That’s great! I’m glad he’s getting better!