1. The Fish has Fluffy White Growths on Its Fins, Tail, or Mouth. Several fungal infections and diseases manifest as fluffy white growth on parts of the fish. If you see a cotton-wool-like growth on your betta fish’s mouth, then cottonmouth is the most likely culprit.
17. Slime Disease. Causes: Slime disease is a common problem in betta fish, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor water quality, a lack of oxygen in the water, and a diet high in fat. Symptoms: The symptoms of slime disease include a fish covered in a white, slimy substance.Antibiotics like Melafix treat dropsy by explicitly targeting gram-negative bacteria. Continue treating the fish for at least ten days to ensure that the infection is completely killed off. However, you must always adhere strictly to the manufacturer’s directions for the correct dosage levels and treatment duration.
Common Name: Popeye Scientific Name: Exophthalmia Description: Symptom of infection Symptoms: swelling and protrusion of one or both eyes Cause: bacterial, viral or parasitic Medications: Maracyn, Melafix Bacterial Remedy Ingredients: Erythromycin, Minocycline, Tetracycline Notes: none Popeye, also called exophthalmia is a symptom, not a disease in itself and has many possible causes. Popeye
Bacterial septicemia is one of the less common diseases that Pseudomonas or Streptococcus bacteria can cause in Betta fish. Cause. This skin infection can kill a fish that is already stressed from a bad diet or a dirty environment. To make sure that all of the parasites and carrier cysts are killed, the medicine must be given for 10–14 days In most cases, the symptoms that betta fish display depends on the cause of the swim bladder disease. For example, suppose your betta fish have developed swim bladder disorder due to overeating or constipation. In that case, their symptoms will differ from bettas suffering from swim bladder disease due to parasitic or bacterial infection. Parasitic, fungal or bacterial infections may appear; therefore, you’ll need to isolate the fish and treat it with appropriate drugs if you notice any signs of secondary infections. Bacterial Diseases. In this section, I’ll cover the 8 most common bacterial fish diseases, so that you’ll know the identify the signs of disease, the root Mysterious flesh-eating bacteria infection. For the last 4-5 days my king betta has been battling a very mysterious and aggressive bacterial infection in his lower jaw. This infection has literally been eating away at the flesh in his lower jaw. The ends of his lower jaw bones are now almost completely exposed. It is recommended that you had one teaspoon of salt per gallon of water, to help sanitize the water. (always follow the instructions on the packet) Next, start feeding your fish high-nutrient foods. If the fish is at the beginning stages of infection, then proper nutrition may be enough to offset the bacteria. Methylene blue is a popular treatment for dropsy in betta fish. While it cannot cure the disease, it can help reduce some of its symptoms and support recovery. Here are five ways methylene blue helps treat dropsy in betta fish: Methylene Blue reduces bacterial growth that could be contributing to the infection. It is not unusual for sick fish to develop secondary bacterial infections. One such disease is columnaris, which is caused by another bacteria commonly found in fish tanks. If your fish is stricken by this bacteria as well as the fin rot, you'll notice cottony spots on the fish's fins and/or body along with the typical fin rot symptoms.