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by softly
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: care and support for a depressed betta
Replies: 14
Views: 185

Re: care and support for a depressed betta

You must've gotten a good one at Petsmart, I'm glad to hear that. Hopefully he keeps improving, fingers crossed for you.
by softly
Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:43 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: care and support for a depressed betta
Replies: 14
Views: 185

Re: care and support for a depressed betta

Sounds to me like Big Red's got bloat. Don't worry about him not eating just yet - fish can go up to a week without food. Try fasting him for about 4-5 days, then see if he'll take to some peas. I'm talking frozen peas, thawed, blanched, squeezed out of the shell, and mashed. I'm also thinking his ...