Health & Diseases

Faded color, clamped fins, hiding, or pacing the glass

Signs of a Stressed Betta (and How to Fix It)

Faded color, clamped fins, glass surfing? Here's how to spot a stressed betta, what's causing it, and how to fix it before… Updated August 19, 2026

A fine gold or rust dust, easiest to see under a flashlight

Velvet in Betta Fish: What It Is, How to Spot It, and How to Treat It

Velvet is a parasitic infection that coats your betta in a fine gold dust. It's sneaky, fast-moving, and one of the most… Updated August 20, 2026

Ragged, receding fin edges that get worse over days

Fin Rot in Betta Fish: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Is your betta's fin looking ragged? Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent fin rot. Our guide covers water quality fixes and… Updated August 20, 2026

White spots, like grains of salt, on the body and fins

Betta Fish Ich (Ick): Signs, Treatment, and Recovery

In this guide, you’ll learn what ich is, what it looks like on a betta, what causes it, how to treat it,… Updated August 20, 2026