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Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 4:33 am
by 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?
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 5:46 am
by 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.
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 6:11 am
by 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.
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:32 am
by rivewriter
haywire wrote: ↑Tue Jul 22, 2025 6:11 am
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?
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:18 am
by 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.
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 11:17 am
by 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.
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:14 pm
by dynamon
flaxon wrote: ↑Tue Jul 22, 2025 5:46 am
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.
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:41 pm
by 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?
Re: Home remedies for Betta health issues
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 1:05 pm
by 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.