SICK VAILTALE MALE

[Grossfrog]

Hi, I am a new Betta fish owner and my vailtale male has not been doing well since I came back from winter break.

I thought it was because his heater broke (I got a replacement within a day of noticing) but even with him in a healthy heat environment he has not gotten better.

He has been very slow, like he does not like to move around. I thought it could be a bladder issue, but now I believe it could be Popeye

Can anyone tell me if this is the case before I start treatment?

 

[tlindsey]

Hi, I am a new Betta fish owner and my vailtale male has not been doing well since I came back from winter break.

I thought it was because his heater broke (I got a replacement within a day of noticing) but even with him in a healthy heat environment he has not gotten better.

He has been very slow, like he does not like to move around. I thought it could be a bladder issue, but now I believe it could be Popeye

Can anyone tell me if this is the case before I start treatment?

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Welcome aboard
How long have you had the Betta?

 

[Grossfrog]

Welcome aboard
How long have you had the Betta?

I have had my Betta since mid September

 

[tlindsey]

I have had my Betta since mid September

Possibly while you were gone the Betta wasn't properly maintained. It possibly was a older Betta when you purchased it. Also If you are sure it is Popeye then treat. I can't tell if it is Popeye from the pic.