Home remedies for Betta health issues

[bronze]

My betta's been acting weird lately, kinda sluggish and not eating much. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate. Any home remedies to perk him up?

[flaxon]

If your water's clean, try adding a bit of aquarium salt. It's a gentle way to boost their immune system. Just dissolve 1 teaspoon per gallon in a separate container before adding it to the tank. Also, make sure the temp's steady around 78–80°F.

[haywire]

Yep, salt's a solid move. I've also had luck with fasting mine for a day or two, then feeding crushed garlic. Sounds sketchy, but it's a natural appetite stimulant. Just smash a tiny piece and soak their pellets in the juice.

[rivewriter]

Yep, salt's a solid move. I've also had luck with fasting mine for a day or two, then feeding crushed garlic. Sounds sketchy, but it's a natural appetite stimulant. Just smash a tiny piece and soak their pellets in the juice.

That's interesting! How often do you do the garlic thing?

[gaslyte]

Garlic can help, but don't overdo it. Once a week max. Also, check if your fish has any visible signs of illness like clamped fins or spots. If so, salt might not cut it, and you'll need meds.

[Flyntex]

Mine was like that last month. Raised the temp a bit and did daily 10% water changes. He perked up after a few days. Sometimes it's just stress from something minor.

[dynamon]

If your water's clean, try adding a bit of aquarium salt. It's a gentle way to boost their immune system. Just dissolve 1 teaspoon per gallon in a separate container before adding it to the tank. Also, make sure the temp's steady around 78–80°F.

Totally agree on the salt. I'd also dim the lights for a bit. Bettas can get stressed from too much brightness, especially if they're already feeling off.

[hazel9]

Mine stopped eating once, turned out the filter flow was too strong. Slowed it down, and he was fine. Maybe check if yours is getting pushed around too much?

[bronze]

Thanks for all the tips, everyone. Gonna try the salt and garlic first. Lights are already dim, and the filter's on low, so hopefully it's nothing major.