Betta fish and disease treatment methods

[Whiteron]

My betta's been acting weird lately, fins clamped and not eating much. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Tank's a 5 gallon with a sponge filter, heated to 78F. Anyone got tips on what's up with him?

[bristlenose]

Sounds like it could be stress or early signs of fin rot. How often you do water changes? Might wanna bump it up to twice a week, see if that helps. Also, check for any sharp decor, they can tear their fins easy.

[luminor]

My betta's been acting weird lately, fins clamped and not eating much. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Tank's a 5 gallon with a sponge filter, heated to 78F. Anyone got tips on what's up with him?

Clamped fins and loss of appetite are classic stress signs. Could be water quality even if params seem fine. Try a 30% water change with conditioned water, and maybe add some Indian almond leaves. They're great for soothing bettas.

[luminor]

My betta's been acting weird lately, fins clamped and not eating much. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Tank's a 5 gallon with a sponge filter, heated to 78F. Anyone got tips on what's up with him?

Clamped fins and loss of appetite are classic stress signs. Could be water quality even if params seem fine. Try a 30% water change with conditioned water, and maybe add some Indian almond leaves. They're great for soothing bettas.

[coralhaven]

I had a similar issue last month. Turned out my filter flow was too strong. Adjusted it and my betta chilled out in a couple days. Maybe check that?

[Whiteron]

Thanks for the suggestions, gonna try the water changes and check the filter flow. Appreciate the help!

[bristlenose]

I had a similar issue last month. Turned out my filter flow was too strong. Adjusted it and my betta chilled out in a couple days. Maybe check that?

Yep, strong flow can mess with them. Bettas prefer calm water, so if your sponge filter's too aggressive, try baffling it with a bit of sponge or a plastic bottle.

[bristlenose]

I had a similar issue last month. Turned out my filter flow was too strong. Adjusted it and my betta chilled out in a couple days. Maybe check that?

Yep, strong flow can mess with them. Bettas prefer calm water, so if your sponge filter's too aggressive, try baffling it with a bit of sponge or a plastic bottle.

[luminor]

Also, if the behavior persists after a few days, consider a mild salt treatment. 1 tsp per gallon of aquarium salt can help with stress and minor infections. Just don't overdo it.

[coralhaven]

Good point about the salt. I've used it before and it worked wonders. Just make sure to dissolve it in tank water first before adding.