Your betta may be losing color due to stress, old age, injury, and illness. Bettas can also lose color naturally, especially if they have the marble gene. If your betta is turning black you shouldn’t worry too much, unless they’re showing other signs of illness.
Can betta fish get their color back?
If your betta is consuming a diet of mostly fish food, he may become constipated and his color pale. Feed him a mashed, cooked pea to help things along and he’ll return to a bright color.
Why is my betta fish turning pale?
Sometimes a Betta fish may become pale, and lethargic after more than 30% of the total tank’s water has been changed at once. This is so because fish adapt to the composition of their aquarium water to a degree. A sudden change in the contents of water could actually send a Betta in a severe shock or even kill it.
How do you know if betta fish are dying?
Other signs that offer a clue to knowing when a betta fish is about to die include discoloration along the fish’s body, such as white or brown spots. Strange swimming movements or a shortening / eating away of the fins can also point to severe illnesses.
How can I improve my betta fish color?
Start by putting your betta fish by a lamp. The light will cause their colors to become more intense, and darker. Feed your betta fish color enhancing food which can be found at most pet stores. This food can also be found at Walmarts with pet sections.
Why does my betta fish look GREY?
If the body becomes splotchy or one confined area becomes dull or gray you may have a bacterial or external fungal infection. Keep in mind that it is normal for a betta’s color to change slowly as it ages and older bettas will often get a “beard” or an area under the mouth that becomes dull or gray in color.
Can you overfeed a betta fish?
Betta fish in the wild will eat food whenever they can find it. This makes it very easy for your betta fish to overeat when extra food is available. Overeating can lead to bloating, digestive distress, and obesity. Too much uneaten food can also result in your fish’s water becoming dirty and unhealthy.
How do you save a betta fish when it’s dying?
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How often should I feed my betta fish?
How often do you feed a betta fish a day? Starting with at least two meals a day, provided your tank is at the correct temperature, space your meals at least 6-8 hours apart. You can feed up to three meals a day if your fish is currently breeding or at the warmer end of the temperature range (80-82F/27-28C).
How does a sick betta fish look?
If your betta’s body suddenly looks puffed up or swollen, this is a sign of sickness. It could be indicative of constipation, but it could also be sign of a condition called dropsy, which can be life-threatening. With dropsy, the entire fish swells up, and the scales stand out a bit from the body.
How old are bettas when sold?
Because a Betta purchased at a pet shop is often one year old already. Males, in particular, are allowed to fully mature, so their fins and colors are well developed. Females may be sold at a bit younger age, but they will generally be at least six months old when offered for sale.
How old do bettas get?
2-4 years old
Betta fish lifespan.
Betta fish on average live to be 2-4 years old. The length of your betta fish’s life is directly related to the environment you keep them in. By maintaining a clean tank and watching their diet, you can help them live a longer life.