Friday, January 20, 2012

Betta Fish and Swim Bladder Disorder

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The swim bladder is an organ that acts like a helium balloon. It inflates and deflates with gas to help fish float and sink in the water. This organ is especially crucial to betta fish because they need to be able to easily get to the surface for air. Without regular oxygen bettas will suffocate.

So what is Swim Bladder Disorder?

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Swim Bladder Disorder is when there is a blockage or pressure on the swim bladder making it not function properly. This could cause your fish to swim crooked, float at the top of the water, or even stay sunken at the bottom of the tank.

Luckily this disorder can be treated. Find out how to treat a betta with swim bladder disorder here: Betta Fish Swim Bladder

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