Does anyone know anything about Beta fish?

[Tanyalita]

My Beta fish has developed a big white bump right underneath his head, where his two little front fins are. I just recently noiticed this, and for some reason, in general, he seems larger. I was just wondering if anyone knew what this could be, and if it's dangerous for him, what to do to get rid of it.

 

[DudeCO]

I used to have betas and for what you tell me it seems like your fish has some sort of infection :S Don't worry about it, though, okay? There are drops that you can put to the water and he'll heal. Also, if you have any sort of ornament where you have him that you didn't buy at a pet shop (like stones or even sea shells you picked up), get rid of those fast.

 

[underOATH!]

I have had 3 or 4 betas before but I have never heard of anything like that. My 3rd beta had some kind of infection where he got all slimy. It wasn't because of algae because I cleaned his tank every week. But it survived through it. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

 

[symphonyb]

let me know what happens but with my betta it went away after i removed him from one bowl to another;placing him in one with nothing but water a few days.i had little decorative rocks in with him,and did not use them again. i use only the big glassy type ones now.it may be something viral but fish are amazing.

 

[Orchids]

Yes, there are drops you can buy in the store to put in the water to heal infections. The decorations in an aquarium need to be disinfected by putting them into boiling water for at least 15 minutes, if they can withstand such a thing. If not, don't use them. I had betas before, and it was always difficult for me to keep them healthy. I had other fish that were easier to keep healthy. I don't know what it was wrong with the betas, but perhaps it was because of the store where I purchased them from.

 

[Tanyalita]

Thank you guys so much for your help. I was getting worried about my baby fishie!