How to Save Your Sick Betta Fish

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Published 2020-07-11
Is your betta fish getting sick and you have no idea what to do? Try these first aid tips and tricks.
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0:00 First aid for sick betta fish
0:30 Causes of immediate deaths
2:57 Causes of quick deaths
4:55 Causes of slow deaths
8:09 Causes of random deaths
8:55 What happened to Soundwave the betta fish

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All Comments (21)
  • For those who are concerned about feeling sad when a fish is sick or dies - don't. We grieve every fish we lose in the same way we grieve our other pets. A fish is a living creature, and every life is unique and important - no matter how small. xx šŸ„°
  • @Andrew-zw3dl
    My Betta Jim died today. He was very sick. He was the most playful, lovely, beautiful I've had so far. So smart and full of personality. My mom doesn't understand why I'm this upset about his death, but he was so much more than just a fish to me. He was my pet, and a good one at that. I haven't been able to stop crying since, he was such a big part of my heart.
  • Sorry to hear about Soundwave. You gave him a great home and he gave you joy.
  • @gloriaa.8938
    when a fish dies it's not just a fish its a friend and Soundwave has been a great friend! and I so sorry for your loss! :(
  • @vamvampire666
    I feel you. Betta is small, but it always means something to the owner . My betta almost died few months ago, but by watching your advices and suggestions, my betta survive in the end. Thanks so much for your sharing and letting us know your betta. Rip blue betta. šŸ˜¢
  • @nomaidens7740
    this really hurts me, soundwave was probably my favorite fish from a fishtuber, soundwave was such a great fish, I will really miss him. And irene, it's ok to cry over a fishes death, it was a living thing you cared for, RIP SOUNDWAVE
  • @LisaMarie-iq2hp
    Thank you for your help and advice. My beta is 3 1/2 years old. She is acting lethargic and laying on her side a lot. She has none of the symptoms mentioned. I think its just old age.:( My family thinks Iā€™m overly concerned about a fish. You made me feel like loving a pet fish is perfectly normal. :) If everyone was as kind hearted as you, the world would be a much better place.
  • My betta died a few days ago from a rapid growing fungus that I didnā€™t even notice. He passed as I was treating the tank but he was well loved and always greeted me when I got home ā¤ļø
  • My last one died of old age, I made a hospice care room for him. His last two months it was sometimes hard for him to reach the top to breath, so I floated a Tupperware container in the aquarium and filled it with his favorite hides and leaf. I miss my buddy Livingston.
  • I know this is 2 years later but I'm just now seeing this video and I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry to hear about Soundwave's passing. People who say 'it's just a fish' have obviously never raised a fish and fail to understand that they have little personalities just like cats and dogs and they can and do endear themselves to us. Thank you for helping us learn how to better care for our bettas.
  • @stevendunn264
    Sorry for the loss. I have a 2 year old Betta with a large external growth (cancer) not affecting his swimming or eating yet. Clove oil on hand but not yet.
  • @desmonheck
    What a cute fish he was. I enjoy watching him in your videos. So much personality he had. Rest in peace Soundwave. šŸ™šŸ¾
  • I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful video that is going to help so many current and future betta keepers!
  • I'm sorry for your loss, Soundwave. It was touching to hear your story on your beautiful betta. I too recently lost my buddy Julius. I cried so much. I got him after going through horrible depression. He helped me a lot. I enjoyed him so much that I Ended up rescuing 4 other bettas (1 male 3 females), 6 snails and 2 African dwarf frogs. I love them all. ā¤šŸŸšŸøšŸŒ
  • Thank you for sharing. When I lost my first betta, Bluto, in February I was devastated. My family felt bad but I donā€™t think they understood why I was sad for a fish. Videos like this help us feel like we are not alone in how much we care.
  • Iā€™m back here again, the first time my betta stipe got sick I came here and you helped me heal him extremely well, the second time he got sick I followed the same rules and thought I saved him again, but itā€™s been about two weeks and I donā€™t think he will make it. But Iā€™m so glad I learned what I learned from this video, thank you and I hope maybe I can pull off a miracle
  • @gracibaci
    You've taught me so much about betta keeping, and Soundwave was a fantastic partner throughout all of your videos. He had a wonderful home with you, and I'm sorry you had to lose him.
  • @sten423
    Its so hard to lose a fishšŸ˜­ i cried when i lost my 3.5 year old guppy, sorry for your lossšŸ˜”