Is my Betta sick? Strange red spots on dorsal fins

[ToOthleSS04]

Those res spots... I fear they are parasites. He seems healthy though... Opinions?

 

[Anabantiformes]

Can you try getting a clearer picture? These ones are a little blurry

 

[ToOthleSS04]

Can you try getting a clearer picture? These ones are a little blurry

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Beautiful betta boy!!!

I don't know of any parasite that would do that...maybe a bit of blood, or a color change is what I would think. Are there any other tank mates in the aquarium? Something that might be nipping his fins?

I would do some small water changes every other day to keep the water pristine. Clean water helps to prevent a multitude of problems. If you don't already have some, I would also recommend adding some Indian almond leaves to the tank. The leaves will release tannins, which have antibacterial and antifungal properties. And bettas just love the stuff. Tannins help with fish stress, too.

If it spreads or gets worse, and becomes apparent that it is not a color change, then I would dose with some aquarium salt (as long as you don't have any invertebrates in the tank, or any other fish that don't tolerate salt).

Also, check out any decor that might have rough surfaces in case your betta got hung up on something.

Hope this helps!

 

[Anabantiformes]

I think it might be he got scraped up on some decor

 

[ToOthleSS04]

Beautiful betta boy!!!

I don't know of any parasite that would do that...maybe a bit of blood, or a color change is what I would think. Are there any other tank mates in the aquarium? Something that might be nipping his fins?

I would do some small water changes every other day to keep the water pristine. Clean water helps to prevent a multitude of problems. If you don't already have some, I would also recommend adding some Indian almond leaves to the tank. The leaves will release tannins, which have antibacterial and antifungal properties. And bettas just love the stuff. Tannins help with fish stress, too.

If it spreads or gets worse, and becomes apparent that it is not a color change, then I would dose with some aquarium salt (as long as you don't have any invertebrates in the tank, or any other fish that don't tolerate salt).

Also, check out any decor that might have rough surfaces in case your betta got hung up on something.

Hope this helps!

Hello! Thanks for your reply! No, there are no other fish apart from the Betta. There are 3 nerite snails. Maybe I'm overreacting, but Casper (my Betta) is white with only some blue fades here n there on his fins, I don't think red is part of his pattern at all

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Love his name!

I don't think that you are overreacting at all. It is good that you noticed it, and that you know your fish!

So I would definitely start with the frequent water changes. Given the right conditions, bettas tend to heal quickly!