How to Humanely Euthanize a Betta Fish 🐟 Different Methods
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
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Deciding when to Euthanize your Betta fish is never easy. In this video, I go over some of the signs to look for in a fish that might be ready to be humanely euthanized. I also go over different types of euthanasia.
Currently, the method that I use involves clove oil. Clove oil has an active ingredient inside called “Eugenol” that serves as a sedative for betta fish. When clove oil is administered in very high doses, however, this sedative is considered safe to be used in betta fish euthanasia. This method is not supported by research or the FDA but it commonly accepted and used in the fishkeeping hobby.
Other "humane" methods include:
Decapitation
MS 222 (Tricaine Methanesulfonate) *Vet Required but FDA Approved
Methods NOT considered humane:
Flushing
Alcohol
Freezing
Boiling
Alka-Seltzer
Timestamps:
0:00 - Very Sick betta fish
0:56 - When you should keep a betta alive
2:18 - What to look for when deciding to euthanize a betta
3:36 - Fish euthanasia methods to avoid
4:15 - The best way to euthanize a fish
5:32 - FDA approved fish euthanasia chemical
6:55 - Dropsy in Betta FIsh
8:00 - How to use clove oil to euthanize a betta
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my fish has been rotting to death slowly for a month now, i thought it was dead so just bought another one. When I got home and tried to remove the fish it was still wiggling, and alive. But they can’t even swim to the top without falling back down. I’m so sad I didn’t check on it earlier and made it go through that pain this long
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Hello 👋🏻 :(
@@spoilersxpodcast428 same I feel like an asshole for not putting him out of his misery earlier. Hes not eating and hes just laying at the bottom of the tank its so sad Im never gonna buy another fish again.
It just looks like he’s suffering not sure I will be able to do this❤️ he’s lived a long life he’s almost 4!
I work for a chain petstore (legally cannot tell you which one) and I found out they use BAKING SODA to euthanize fish. Because I’m in charge of animal care, I stopped that shit immediately and went behind management’s back to instruct all other animal care employees to use clove oil. No animal deserves that, even if it’s “just a fish”. Fish have feelings and feel pain too.
I love what you did. Fishy hero.
As much as I love fish, and keep them as my own, it’s been scientifically proven fish do not feel a conscious pain like humans. It’s primarily instinct and reaction. This doesn’t mean you treat them like garbage and stuff, but I would go as far as saying “they have feelings too”
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Good job!! Pet store chains are notorious for this stuff. My friend works @ petsmart & we recently caused a huge stink about the hermit crabs not having adequate conditions (painted shells, no sand - all coconut fiber substrate, having to do surface molts which is torture for them). It worked for the local stores, but not store wide, grrrrr. Frustrating.
i know, i HATE when people say, 'just a fish' or ' just a bug'
Not all heroes wear capes
My beta named Reginald that I’ve had for over a year has pretty severe dropsy. I’ve tried to treat him for a long time but he just keeps getting worse. I know dropsy is very hard to treat and it’s most likely that it won’t go away, so I’ve decided to euthanize him. This video is super helpful, thank you. This decision has been really hard for me, but it’s been really sad to see him being so still in the corner of his tank when he used to be so lively and was a great swimmer. His bloat has gotten really severe and I don’t want him to suffer any longer. I’m going to miss him so much, he’s my fish son and I love him so much. I do feel good about the fact that I gave him a better/longer life than he would have had if I left him in the Meijer I got him from or if he was bought by someone who didn’t know what they were doing. I know he’s just a fish but I really did care for him and I just. He’s a really good fish. I hope he knows I love him :’) I’m going to try and find clove oil today. Hopefully I can muster up the emotional strength to euthanize him today. Sending love to anyone else who is in a similar situation, this is hella hard. 💕
Update: he’s gone now. Rest In Peace, Reginald 💔
“I don't wanna have to miss you
I don't wanna have to say goodbye
I don't wanna have to leave you
To the big bowl in the sky
Though it's crushing down on me
We both know it's what you need
But I'm really gonna miss you
So rest easy buddy”
-big bowl in the sky by cavetown
♥
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I felt every part of this! Sorry for your loss! One of my fish babies is going through the same rn. I have brought her back from deaths door once but she’s there again 😔 Sad n hard decisions either way 💔
Everything you felt about Reginald, I'm feeling about Midnight. Why o why do I get attached to a fish?
This is a very hard topic to talk about that I wish I could avoid altogether because we all want happy and healthy fish that live long lives.. but sometimes..things happen and you loose a fish :( I hope that this video helps you decide what course of action to take. ❤ RIP CandyCane
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Creative Pet Keeping awe I'm sorry RIP candycane
I lost my betta too the other day. Fortunately he didn't suffer long so I didn't have to euthanize him but I thought I might. I'm sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss, I lost my betta fish recently, too.
Creative Pet Keeping omg you scared me I could not have watched if it was Mr bubbles..... and so sorry your females have not been doing good
Go to my channel to watch 2 fish saved from death
This was excellent information and well done for such a sensitive topic. I'm so sorry for your loss.
We too
lets have a 1minute silent for candy cane
I wonder what illness my Betta has?
Hes normally a medium color-tone of pink and turquoise blue.
He still has some pink to him but he's turned mostly pale white. He won't eat and he barely moves.
It started 3 to 4 days ago. He's miserable and I don't know what to do for him.
Boiling, freezing, decapitating wtf
Who is writing these things?
lana delrey Well, it is true. Usully people prefer freezing over the other methods since the bettas aren't in much pain as they go to sleep
Chloe Tan They've actually found it to be quite painful for the fish. Clove is the most effective and humane.
Princess Lunchbox Oh thanks! I never knew that
Chloe Tan Yeah it used to be considered humane due to the fishes lack of reaction, but they've since found the nerves are still very much reactive, the fish just can't move or express it's discomfort due to the cold temperature slowing it's heart rate.
lana delrey. ikr. At least I've heard of freezing and decapitation but BOILING! WTF!
I just had to do this a few minutes ago. I’m heartbroken but I tried so hard to save my boy. He just kept going downhill no matter what treatment route I took
Swim in peace, Candy Cane
I really hope that Mr. Bubbles will be ok..so I don't have to do it again soon.
Creative Pet Keeping Mr. Bubbles looks pretty good besides the fact he can't get around very well.. I will still hope he doesn't get any worse!
I lost my poor Larry a few weeks back and it broke my heart. I tried everything you could do to try and save a fish. I tried different meds. Water changes. Watching him waste away was heart breaking. He was my best bud for almost 2 years. I wish I would of known this before hand so he didn't suffer
My sweet paprika went through the same thing. Pineconing and swelling :( thank you for doing this video. The hardest part of owning these beauties.
Sorry about your fish😢
I appreciate this video. I am a new aquarist and each and every creature I take in is very special to me, one of our corydora got really sick and didn't seem like he would make it, for days we treated and checked and tried to feed and nothing. Thanks to this video I was able to quickly and painlessly let my fish rest without doing something gruesome and mutilating to him. I know this video was painful to make but it is necessary information.
My little Raspberry is also struggling with dropsy. I did what I could to treat him, but he became lethargic.. Thank you so much for sharing this video! It's not easy losing a pet. 😔 May your sweet Candy cane rest in peace!
I am so sorry. My betta Eden is also suffering from dropsy, and I feel as if i need to euthanize her… she has begun to pinecone. I feel as if i must euthanize her but I don’t know how to.
A sad topic but you covered it very well. Sorry for the loss of your Candy Cane.
Im so sorry for your loss. It must have been hard to make this video but thank you for doing it. It was very clear and helped me get through doing it for my betta :(
This video has been so, so helpful. I link it in the betta subreddit constantly. Thank you Kasha for making this years ago. It's been invaluable to new hobbyists.
My little Fitzy passed about a month ago. He was sick and I debated whether to euthanize him or see if there was any chance he would recover. He was "healthy" for about 5 more months. By healthy I mean alive and eating but stuck at the bottom of the tank and not my normal happy boy. He passed on his own. Love you Fitzy.
Tough topic but we all need to know how to do it. Today we came home from vacation to our cat that climbed down the laundry pipe duct into a closed storage closet and died of dehydration so it's a tough day. RIP candy cane and Squishy the cat
Omg your poor cat
Anna Smith oh my goodness.. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Yeah it was tough especially since she was only 3 and had a full life ahead but I'm glad we gave her a wonderful life while she was here.
Anna Smith 😢 I'm so sorry.
I know your pain and I'm so sorry. I had to put a betta down that I rescued, he came from a friend in a very small tank a 1 or 2 gallon glass bowl tank my friends brother no longer wanted him and was going to flush him to get rid of it, the water was so dirty and only an inch or so deep, you could hardly see him and the gunk covered the inside of the glass and everything inside of his tank. he had no filter or heater and he had ick and the water reeked horribly. So I got some water and I heated and cooled it and conditioned it in a large bowl to the same temp as his tank after I used an old thermometer with the mercury inside (yes it was unbroken and safe to use my grandmother took care of her things lol), he was literally so lethargic I could physically scoop him up in my hand and put him in the other container. because his water was so shallow I couldn't use a net. I washed his tank with dawn dish soap and extremely hot water I got rid of his gravel all together and rinsed new gravel for him and once his tank was cleaned and everything he came with I went and got him the medicine he needed. He lived with the previous owner for a few years, then with me for another two years. I knew he was still sick as he lived with me, and I did all I could to make his life quality. I used different youtubers that kept and bred bettas as well as online sites that were trusted, but finally he wasn't swimming, he was laying on his side and was just like Candy Cane, So I did research and got the clove oil. I felt horrible having to do it, but I'm just glad that now I know he died happy at least. Thank you for all of your videos even ones like these, i feel your sorrow in this time and I'm so sorry, much love to you!
Alina Winchester R.I.P. all the fishes ,Candy cane, and you fish to
Alina Winchester Thank you for sharing your story with us. It was very kind of you to help care for that betta fish and because of you it got to live for 2 more years in a caring environment. We need more people like that in the world. ❤
Allison Welly aw I feel bad
Allison Welly I’ve had to do that. My betta fish had dropsy, all of his fins where gone because of fin rot. I gave him medicine, but nothing worked. The dropsy was too severe and he couldn’t swim. I felt so bad, that I had to put him down. I used clove oil
I've had to euthanize a couple of bettas. I didn't have clove oil so I took some of their tank water and made it super icy cold. The fish were already really poorly and died instantly as soon as I put them in to the water. This was years and years ago and I still feel terrible for doing it :(
Lisa S it is the hardest to take a life. It shows you have a good heart to still feel awful
Lisa S you did the right thing
My mum euthanized a Betta when I was a kid by freezing it :/ I felt so bad... He was very sick...
Don't be sad! It's actually much better than just throwing it down the toilet!
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My sweet Lucius fell victim to dropsy. I would’ve had him for a year on Christmas Eve. I feel very terribly but I tried my best to give him a good life in a good tank. I hope his little soul swims freely in the universe. Thank you Lucius for being a great fish, I hope you find bubbles… 😢
I finally successfully breed my first pair of betta fish and they where koi bettas all thanks to you
Elemental - Gaming & More were*
Elemental - Gaming & More Im am very happy that you has success breeding. I needed to hear some good news today.
Elemental - Gaming & More um its most likely he will not my dad had CANCER
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OMG my bettas name was mr bubbles!!
Thank you for this... I never wanted it to come to this, but my Bard was suffering for far too long, I had to do this last night. Thank you for showing a humane way. I shed many tears, but felt better knowing he didn't really feel it. Thank you again. My sympathies for Candy Cane...
Sending lots of hugs and warm fuzzes your way! I know how hard it is to go through this situation. Just know your a great pet parent and very brave for being able to talk about such a difficult subject.
I just wanted to say thank you. My suffering cherry barb who I named Code Red has been struggling with fin rot after an unknown fish nipped all her fins. I've been trying to help her but she is so far gone and has refused to eat for days now. It is unfortunately her time. Thank you for giving me a way to easily relieve her
Thank you for addressing a tough subject in a sensitive way, I appreciate it.
Sorry for your loss. This video helped me as I had to recently do the same to my fish and although my betta is isn't with us anymore, it had me assess that it was the right thing to do. Thank you for not euthanizing on camera as it would've been too much for me to watch.
Thanks for making this video, I feel like a lot of people who keep fish as decoration forget that fish are just as much deserving of a humane passing to end prolonged suffering as cats or dogs.
This is very informative. Thank you for sharing your experience with us to help out some people who may have to euthanize. For fish lovers this is difficult, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. My Betta that I've had for a little over a year has developed a protrusion on his right side and isn't his normal active self. I've been monitoring him for a week and his protrusion has not gone down, he perches, and he spends more time at the bottom of the tank. I thought it was dropsy and was preparing to euthanize him. But days went by and he was showing to be very responsive he still jumps for food and engages with my fingers. I wanted to allow him to continue living in his tank but feared I was being cruel and selfish. I will now only euthanize if he shows more signs of discomfort and becomes less responsive. I'm am so sorry for your loss. I know you really become quite attached to these little guys and it's always difficult to lose one.
I'm so sorry for your loss
Thank you for posting this and I'm sorry for your loss
I had to uthenize my Betta today, it was literally the hardest thing to do.
@@Angel-nu4zn oh no:( best of wishes for your little guy xx
Thank you for this. I have been searching for a painless way to send Kammy back to God. I can't let her suffer any longer 😭😭😭 I'm ordering my clove oil right now. 😭😭😭😭 I'm crying typing this. Thank you for this. 🐠🙏💖🙏🐠🙏💖
Thank you for this video. I lost my Plakat Poseidon to dropsy a year ago. My other Plakat, Neptune, just developed Popeye and started getting better after I put him in a 1gal bowl and doing full, daily water changes. Adding a small amount of aquarium salt, a pinch of erythromycin, a few drops of beneficial bacteria and dechlorinator. It’s been a week. He was doing much better, but refuses to eat. Now he can barely get to the surface to breathe. I HATE that I had to watch your video out of necessity. Thank you for being so professional and educational about this process. It’s super sensitive and you were able to discuss it in detail very well. I appreciate this video.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I haven't had dropsy in any fish but it's good to know what to do should it happen. Excellent ❤️
Aw I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 it's truly heartbreaking to have to put your fish down... I would have been bawling if I was you, stay strong! I love what you do and you're truly a great fish keeper
This is very valuable info. I thought freezing was the best way but I'm glad to learn of a much better way. Thank you. I've saved this for when I decide to keep fish again.
This was a pretty fast and seemingly painless death for my 3 year old beta who was just not getting any better. Crying over a beautiful fish that I tried to save for months as I type this. Thank you.
Hi & thanks for this info, I had everything ready as you described but ‘Wilson’ passed naturally the night before I had planned to euthanize so I was actually relieved.
I am interested in your kritter keeper method for the future in housing a sick fish. When you are ready to heat something that size what type of heater would you recommend so it doesn’t get too hot, being there is so little water? Or do you set it on a heating pad? Thanks again, it is a hard subject & sad to see our lovely bettas when they get sick.
I watched just because I like to be well informed in case it's time for my little buddy. Dont him to suffer, but this is incredibly sad. Props to you for keeping your composure. I wouldve cried like a baby
I’m so sorry for your loss from one betta mom to another. I had a similar issue with my last betta male he out of nowhere stoped swimming and at his worst he wasn’t able to swim and get his food. I wish I knew this method instead of letting him suffer. Thanks for your contribution to the fish community, it’s a difficult topic but it had to be said.
I never got how people emotionlessly (I dont think that's a word lol) just cull fish, just killing them, I understand it's for the fish's health in the future but I would be crying
Snd's Zoo I have a betta that has a bump on her butt. I think her intestines are swelling and her scales are protruding. Which I think she might have dropsy. She’s also floating at the top. I’m honestly hoping she will get better but I doubt it. I love her dearly
I know this is 3 months old but I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had seen this a few days ago. Our little Leo was suffering from constipation and went downhill fast. I wish I could have ended his pain in this way. He died Thursday. My husband was upset and came home with a beautiful whitish sky blue young male Betta last night he named Merlin. He's no Leo.
Thank you for posting this. You have helped so many.
Thanks so much for this video. I’m sorry for your fish. My little fish is suffering at the moment. I’ve had him for about 10 years and that’s the maximum lifespan of his species but it’s still sad to see him in pain. I can’t let him suffer any longer, so I will be purchasing some Clove oil today.
Thankyou for being so caring for these beautiful fish. I have noticed that the bright lights dimmed help not stress my bettas out! Maybe something to think about in the future. I try to match their natural habitat to the best of my abilities, even when sick. When they’re sick, I think dimmed lights or even a dark environment helps keep them more comfortable. Just an opinion. Regardless, I really like your set up. You can tell that you truly care for these babies.
Dimmed lights do help a lot. For both sick fish and also when introducing a new fish into the tank as well. Thanks for the kind words!
I've had my betta for 15 months and I think he's dying. This ish is driving me crazy. I can't sleep up constantly checking trying to do things to make it comfortable. But it's truly troubling for me to watch. I'm so conflicted do I let him go naturally or do I assist? One thing is for certain I am NOT getting any more fish. I'm actually heartbroken. I'm Pet done.
😢😭I had to uthinize my goldfish he was literally rotting from the inside out😢
(Edit I used clove oil)
Animal life how that could be
Probably because you had it in a fish bowl
I'm sorry to hear that. My pet human was also literally rotting after I forget to feed him for a while. I was very sad for a few days. But I have a new one now :)
Heinz Guderian I know right!! pesky little things, my father had got me one for my birthday and it keeps wanting food!!
@@hannahlarson773 how do you know
Thank you for making this video. It really helped me decide that it is not time to euthanize Midnight yet. He is still trying to interact with us and eating. He has dropsy, and he is just not recovering despite all the treatments and water changes and all the things. But I think I'll keep trying. If he's not giving up yet, neither will I. But thankfully because you made this video, I know what to do and when to do it. I'm sorry for your loss..
I know it was years ago. But you said you have to deal with it more often. It's never easy.
My poor old betta fish has been struggling for a while and deserves to have an end to his suffering. This was really helpful, thank you
Sorry for your loss !💜
Im debating euthanizing my fish, I don't know yet. He has severe fin rot and I got him a medicine, I tried 2 kinds and I can't see if hes getting better. He's very stressed out and his gills are flared and red, I'm not sure what it is as the nitrates are at 0. He's doing real bad, and I don't know. Hopefully once I finish this treatment he'll be ok, but if he doesn't improve I may have to say goodbye.
My wife's giant female koi betta has been suffering from a fin tumor and developed severe dropsy. We lowered the water level, kept the bubbler on, tried the medications we had on hand (we didn't have any better products locally, its almost all thru Amazon), Epsom salt, and almond leaf extract/boiled leaf water. We eventually got some Kanaplex and since then she has received 3 doses....sadly, she has not recovered. I was going to use an ultra-fine insulin needle to aspirate, but I'm too shaky, nervous, scared, so on. This method is all I can do to help her, and I thank you for your information.
Farewell, Hinode. 💔
I think clove oil is probably the best way as they will "sleep" ugh! Knot in my throat thinking my little guy one day will move on 😥😣😭
I have a Betta named Mr. Bubbles too. He is dying of popeye. My mom doesn't think we should take him to the vet. We have been trying to treat him but he isn't getting any better. This was very useful info. Also sorry for your loss. I
My Veiltail "Feather" is doing the same thing Candy Cane was doing here. Laying on his side, struggling to breathe and only occasionally swimming to the surface for air. He's been like this for well over a week now. His water is good (0 ammonia, 0 Nitrite, and 30ppm Nitrate), he's in a heavily planted 10 gallon, so the Nitrates aren't too high. I do a 50% water change every Wednesday. I did try fasting him for a few days and then feeding him 1/4 of a blanched pea. But, he didn't eat it. Then I filled a 1-gallon fish tank with water from his main tank, added 1 tablespoon of Epsom salts and put him in it for 15 minutes in an attempt to make him poop. That didn't work either. I haven't seen any improvement at all. If anything he's getting worse. Am I a piece of crap if I euthanize this fish? Is there anything else I can try first?
Thanks for the video. I just put down my betta Van. I got him as a rescue about a month ago. He had terrible swim bladder when I got him and was at the pet store for three months before I took him in. I managed to cure him of his swim bladder but the past few days he had been very lethargic and at the bottom of the tank. I noticed he had started pine coning today and knew this would be it for him. He was a strong fighter! RIP Van.💘
Thank you for this video...I had a betta for a year during the pandemic. I was a first-time fish owner and could have done a lot better, but he was a little sickly when I first got him. Lately he looked bloated (without pineconing), so I assumed it was constipation and didn't feed him for a few days before giving him a bit of pea. Today he began to pinecone, and his fins are quickly dissolving. I'll probably have to put him down very soon if I don't want him to be in pain. I know he's "just a fish," but I'm heartbroken nonetheless.
Thank you for this video, I think you handled this subject really well. You were practical about it but not cruel and still respectful. I'm facing the possibility of euthanizing an older male betta I'm very attached to and this made me feel better that there's a painless way to help him pass if it comes to that.
Thank you for posting this. It really, really sucks to do, but it’s such a helpful reference for when things need to happen humanely.
I had to euthanize one of my baby gold fish today, it was really hard but I couldn't let him suffer. 😢
Thank you for this helpful information
Hi Kasia - thank you so so much for this info, as difficult as this topic is! I just euthanized my first fish ever, my gorgeous red/purple crowntail female beta. She was really suffering from dropsy, she was so ballooned and practicality gasping on the gravel. I used your video as reference and she went so peacefully. Thank you so much!
I had a female with parasites and it was really sad during her last few days because she just couldn't move. I wish I'd known about this earlier so I could've made her passing a bit less painful. Very informative video (:
Sorry for this horrible question, but what do you do with the fish and the clove oil after they have passed?
Rest In Peace Candy Cane 😔
thanks for the video, girlie. tough subject. one method that I used that I don't see often is super cooled water.
I've only had to euthanize a fish once and it was when I was relatively new to the hobby and I didn't have the money to get clove oil (or the time, since he went down hill really quickly and I thought it would be more cruel to let him wait until I could get clove oil than to just try and euthanize him at that moment)
basically what I did was use ice and salt to super cool a bath of water. I made an ice and salt water bath and then put a separate dish of water in the ice and salt bath to get cooled. when the water was basically ice cold (but no ice in the dish) I put the fish in. I was worried that it would take long (which is why i didn't do the normal freezing method), but it was only a very short moment of possible discomfort for the fish before he gone. I suggest it for people who can't bring themselves to cut the head off or don't have clove oil. from what I've read of other methods, compared to my experience the super cold water was much more effective and faster
Hi I have a 3 year old betta that has what appears to be swim bladder. Do you know any treatment for this? He wont eat deselled peas and shows interest in his pellets but cant see to get them in his mouth. Any advice you would willing to give would be very appreciated.
So what exactly is the process? I would like to know how to do it
I was told that the clove oil is very harsh on their gills. That it actually burns them!! I don't want my fish to suffer more. Aren't there chemicals you can get from a vet?? Imma look it up. I don't want anything to hurt my babies more. Is this true, do you know? Please be honest if you don't know. Love your videos and thank you for tackling this tough topic!
sorry for candy cane it is hard to see them suffering and struggling. I had a betta with the same thing but I didn't have this information so I know he had a hard time until he passed and so hard to see that. another one of my bettas passed naturally of old age which is always the best. sad but good info to have. Mr bubbles looks good and hope that he lives long and well.
Wouldn't the oil just be clogging the gills and its suffocating? Not "sleeping"...
Great video. Look forward to seeing more of your videos!
I have a fish suffering from Fish TB. As being a Freshwater Tropical fish disease newly known of, especially in the fish community. Hopefully it has not infected my tank completely, so as I lose my entire personal aquarium fish family. Research this disease as to avoid it, sometimes it’s unnoticed or misdiagnosed. Other times, you get lucky and can save your fish and its tank mates. There is an actual fish vet who has his own channel and has in detail reviewed Fish TB. This video has helped tremendously for sound advice so as to give final relief to my lil Gourami buddy. Thx.
Thank you for explaining!
thanks for showing us this. hard topic but worth it
I’m struggling right now. My little sister never cared for her fish and he seems to be paralyzed and cannot get up enough to get his food. He’s barely responding. I want to feed him and euthanize him humanely but I’m scared. The poor baby....
I don’t know what to do
Question: How do you prevent ur betta fish from JUMPING outta the net once my betta jumped out some times when it comes to water change he jumps and lands on the floor but lucky for me I grabbed him and quickly put him in the water.
I don’t know but I just feel like the clove oil is NOT as painless / quick as they say it should be
Do you mind telling me what kind of plant do you use with your bettas?
Found Sancho gasping at the bottom of the tank when I came home from work today. his fins were nipped up and torn and he's had huge tumors growing for months, despite all research I did there is no good cure for fish tumors. He went blind and I finally couldn't bare to see him suffering any longer. Thank you for this advise, swim in paradise Sancho.
My betta has been acting sick for about a week now. A few days ago he presented with dropsy and it is getting worse. Today I noticed the tale-tale 'pineconeing' of his scales. I am having a terrible time deciding if I should use the 'clove oil method' or if I should give it more time and wait to see if he might ever improve. Early on I thought it was just constipation/swim bladder.... I fasted him and did the thawed out frozen pea bites without shell, he ate the pea, but there was no improvement. He has always liked to eat, but today for the first time EVER, he will not eat. His fins had a bit of damage so I tried two treatments of Bettafix, no changes. I tried an epson salt bath last night, but it did not seem to have any benefit either and I feel like every treatment that I try is just stressing him out even worse. He usually just floats at the top. Sometimes he goes to lay in his cave on the bottom. If you were me, would you go ahead with the clove oil now? I have read online that once you see the 'pineconeing' that it is pretty much a lost cause for getting better. I am so sad. Thank you for your time.
I had an emergency euthanize a betta. Stun and decapitate, it was really awful because the fish was small and slippery and had just enough life to wiggle. If you think of fish as pets, have the clove oil in stock.
I once had a heater that broke, and it was killing fish instantly before I realized what was going on-the fish were dead the instant they touched the broken heater(200 watts).Decades later I tried the clove oil method and it was a disaster,because I purchased the clove oil from an Indian grocery and it was not scientifically prepared clove oil. It didn't work at all.
Hello, my betta is only swimming on one side of his tank (back and forth and very fast). Recently his tail has been getting TORN BADLY (not sure if biting or plants [all live]). I believe it is stress but I'm not exactly sure what to do with the situation. He is in a 2.5 gallon tank with heater but no filter (getting one soon) and at least 75% water change every 3-4 days. Please HELP
This was really help I've been considering this as I can't keep watching my Betta keep suffering even though I keep hoping he'll get better but it doesn't look like it :( thank you for showing a human way.
can you do a video about all your fish medications? Like a fish first aid kit
I feel so bad for my betta named "Mack'N Fish " he was always friendly & hungry but its been 2 weeks & no progress I have tried every form of treatment I can (cooked pea, antibiotics for external & internal ,parasite medication,) Today I will put him to rest with some clove oil I have. Rest easy Mac
I feel so so sad I just lost my angel fish . I can’t get over it . I’m so so upset . I couldn’t do anything anymore . I gave him meds and he died in his own tank 😭
What kind of plants are the stringy looking ones ?
Thank you for the information, unfortunately my Betta has dropsy and is suffering. I've had him for almost 3 years, very sad :(
R.I.P candycane the most pretty Cambodian betta I've ever seen :(
I rescued a male veiltail from Petco and I'm beginning to think that maybe he will not pull out. He can't really swim much less stay upright to attempt to eat. I just order clove oil, same brand you use in your video. It won't be here till Tues but I will do what I can between now and then. If by some miracle he comes out of this, I will use this method on a very sick goldfish I have.
I hope someone sees this and can give me some advice. My Betta hasn’t been eating for at least three weeks. He stays on his side. He doesn’t approach me for food. The only time he moves is if I try to capture him. He rushes to the top for a breath and goes back down. I hate to see him suffer. Should I put him to sleep? I have clove oil and I know what to do. The question is: Should I?
I'm having to make this hard decision with mine soon. What do you do afterwards with them? I can't bear the thought of flushing or just tossing it's body out :(
I’ve had my little beta Floyd since 2020(before Covid). I love him so much. He is my pride and joy. The past year, I’ve struggled a lot with my bipolar disorder and I’m only 16 so on top of Covid it’s just made me very depressed. Floyd has a semi proper tank setup. The only thing he lacks is lots and lots of plants (still has foliage just not real and lots of plants). I will admit I neglected him and honestly it got to a point to where I would call it abuse. I did not mean to do this, and I should have asked for help and I know it but I was scared and embarrassed and my poor boy had to suffer because of my own feelings. I am filled with so much dread and regret and guilt for MAKING him to be live this. He had fin rot and a fungal infection on his tail. I wish he could understand how deeply sorry I am. As I got better, he started to. Then it hit again. I missed water changes and feedings. He suffered all because of me. He got better again and I’ve gotten better and remained better and so did he. Until recently. His fin rot AND fungal infection are both back. I’m so sorry I couldn’t do better for him and I just wish he knew that. I know he’s a little fish who would’ve died naturally in 5 years anyways but he means a lot to me and I failed him:( I let him down so badly. I feel so ashamed to say I love him and then go on to talk about how poorly I treated him. I had to share this with just anybody. I feel so terrible. I might euthanize him tomorrow because I can’t stand to see him suffer because of me anymore. I’m so sorry Floyd. I hope one day you’ll just be completely at peace and ease and you won’t feel the pain I’ve put you in anymore. I am so, so very sorry I let you down.
Thank you for your video. My Betta fish has had some good years with me and sadly she’s at that moment of her life where I can’t stand to see her struggle to breathe… So old, and very much loved. I’ll miss you, Sweetheart, but it’s time to say goodbye…
Im having a problem with my betta but Im going to unfortunately let him suffer only cause he has the will to still live. Hes pine coneing but he fights me when I take him out of the tank when its not Thursday's. And I love him dearly. If someone has a commentary on this I would like to know. Like if I can save him or not.
My male crown tail Betta fish is staying on the top of his tank on his side but he is responsive when I get near his bowl and there is no white spotting on his body his fins are not bulging out like they are supposed to all there is a small bulge on his stomach and I haven’t been feeding him for 24 hours in case if it is swim bladder but I have no idea what it is may I have some suggestions of what It is
Thank you for this. I'm sorry for your loss. I had one die, but I wish I had seen this so she didn't have to suffer those last 2 days.
My betta was living with low water like your fish. Then after a month he didn’t eat, was breathing rapidly and opening and closing his mouth and clearly suffering. I used clove bud oil but every time I’ve done it they get excited for a few minutes did that happen to your guy? I tried this last time to do it really slow, but it just prolonged the frantic swimming. I was left crying and upset and I don’t know about it anymore. It worked, after swimming he fell asleep. I added more. He twitched a little in sleep, then he stopped breathing. I let him stay in it for 3 hours to be sure.