Somthing weird with a steel blue crowntail

[bettabandit]

Up untill 2 days ago he bubble nested all the time and flared when mirrors were put next to him. Now he just swims in his tank I checked his water it's fine, his temps are good (80 degree's) nothing has changed ....any ideas?

 

[Iggy]

How old is he? Is he paler in color? Is he still eating well? Anything out of the ordinary about his body (white spots)

Did you do a recent water change? Has the tank been moved? Did you add anthing to the tank (decorations)?

 

[bettabandit]

he doesn't look pale he's about a year old, I did do a recent water change but it was only 10% He didn't eay today at all.

 

[Iggy]

Not eating for betta is not a good sign, if it is his 'regular' food anyway.

Do a 50% water change (conditioned/same temp) and try adding a bit of melafix or bettamax just to slow down any possible infections until you can rule-out bad water.

Ps? Why only a 10% change? How often plus what size?

 

[bettabandit]

I only do a 10% because it's a 10 gallon only filed about half way gonna do that change now.

 

[Iggy]

10gal, thats a good size, good choice, Quagar will be happy to read that

The tank temp s/b around 76 to 78F, 80 is only for breeding and fry.

But that is likely not the issue with your betta. Water, then make sure there is no body marks that look like bacteria infection.

Use a flashlight and look for 'rust spots', called velvet, on his head or body. Is fairly common in bettas and can be treated sucessfully if you diagnose and treat earyly enough.