Betta Fish and Ick

Ich(pronounced "ick") is a disease dreaded by fishkeepers everywhere. Ich is a nasty parasite that resembles salt granules or tiny little cysts. It is also a contagious infection so it would be wise to isolate your beta or any other fish that is displaying the symptoms of ich. You'll still need to treat the rest of the tank just to be safe.

If you are at a pet store you may notice that some of the fish there could possibly already be carrying this disease. Be careful with what fish you purchase. I always make sure to watch my aquariums very closely after adding any new tank mates.

If left untreated this deadly disease will take the life of every fish in your tank so it is crucial to start treatment at the first sign of ick.

So how do you treat a betta fish with ick and how can this disease be prevented? Click here to get the full scoop: Betta Fish Ich