Sometimes, we tend to place more than one fish in a tank. Treatment of internal parasites: Do 100% water changes (75% in large tanks) daily, and thoroughly clean gravel or other substrate to remove any eggs or larvae. I think my betta fish, Periwinkle, has internal parasites. Poop or parasite? Name: Fish Dropsy Scientific Name: Depends on what caused it. You will need to help your betta fish to get rid of the issue. Yes, the “white stringy poop” does look a lot like an internal parasite. My betta fish is eating, I've fed it peas, fasted it for days at a time, done epsom salt baths, turned up the temperature, tried flaring it, and still nothing. Betta fish are known to change colors over time as well. … You may not even be sure if betta fish poop to begin with. A betta’s swim bladder can also be damaged by physical trauma. Almost all parasitic disease are similar and can be grouped into two groups- internal and external parasites. All fish poop looks like a string, that's just how it is. However, if your betta produces white poop, then it’s a sign of stomach parasites. What Do Bettas Poop Look Like? For external parasite, medicated baths are very effective. More rarely, bacterial or parasitic infections can attack the betta’s swim bladder and cause it to become inflamed. woke up turned my tank li... Stringy Molly poop! Symptoms of internal parasites: Though you cannot see the parasite, you will notice the betta losing weight, despite a healthy appetite, due to the parasite stealing the nutrients. Bettas with velvet will dart around the tank looking for spots to rub themselves on (just like Ich) in an attempt to get the parasites … One day I came home from school to see that he has stringy white poo. I don't want to keep feeding it peas because I don't want it to get all fat if it isn't pooping. In that case, the betta’s feces will be stringy and pale in color, rather than dark brown and firm. Nonetheless, if you are planning to own these stunning, endlessly fascinating fish, you’ll want to know what to do in the event of constipation. Angel Fish - Parasite or poop or something else ? A fish (or any other creature) doesn't "progress" to having worms or parasites. I got my fish about 5 days ago and no poop. Physical Trauma. The eggs or larvae of said worms or parasites have to be introduced into his environment, they don't come out of thin air. If your betta has a tank mate, it may be difficult spotting the betta’s poop. Yes, unfortunately, bettas can indeed get constipated. It just started recently. I once thought another betta of mine had parasites and thus had Prazipro on hand, so I … Some betta fish exhibit marbling and unique coloring, so make sure you rule that out first. Her belly has also gotten more bloated since I got her and she doesn’t have an appetite. It looks to be poop, but I was wondering if it could possibly be a parasite. I’m a beginner, so I thought it’s better to seek help from more experienced fishkeepers. It’s a secondary symptom Cause: Usually caused by a virus, bacterial infection or parasite Visual Betta Symptoms: Extreme body swelling/bloat in stomach and pineconing of scales Behavioral Betta Symptoms: Lack of appetite, lethargic, bottom-dwelling, darting to surface for oxygen, laying on their side ... Betta fish had white poop and swollen belly. The most effective way of treating internal parasite infections is through medicated fish food. I noticed that she’s started having a lot of stringy, long, white poops that look exactly like parasite poop to me. But unless your fish have come into contact with any wild-caught fish, invertebrates or unsanitized décor items, the chance of them getting an internal parasite is slim to none. It seems healthy, very active, but I haven't seen it poop once, see no poop in the gravel, nothing. However, that’s the only symptom I see. I think my fish's poop is floating? In the 7 years we have been in business, seeing over 500 clients, we have diagnosed it TWICE. The pooping habits of Betta probably isn’t first and foremost on your mind.