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I've had some experience with bloat in the past, but it was with rift cichlids, not bettas. I'm sharing this in case it might help. From what I've seen, Metronidazole and epsom salt can be effective in treating bloat. However, it's crucial to catch it early on. If the fish is no longer eating, I'm ...

If the scales are protruding sideways from his body, it's likely dropsy and antibiotics might be his only hope. However, the root cause and progression of the dropsy will play a significant role in determining his chances of recovery. On the other hand, if his swollen belly is due to a growth or ...

I've got a Betta in a 10-gallon planted tank, running at 78-80 degrees F. I used to feed him Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets, but that's when his bloat started - a few months back.

As soon as I noticed, I stopped the micro pellets and switched to a mix of Mysis, Tetramin Flakes - his old food, which ...