Cloudy betta eye

[clownfishmama]

She can see her food and is able to get it but her eyes are cloudy

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

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[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

This could be caused by multiple things.

- Eye infection
- Eye disease
- Nutrient deficiency
- Popeye
- Poor water quality

These are the "smaller" problems, bigger ones like cancer cause more symptoms.

 

[vetteguy53081]

She can see her food and is able to get it but her eyes are cloudy

They often get this from ammonia burn or use of tap water. Assure to use distilled or wwhat some stores sell called " Betta water). Ph of water important. For cure, try epsom or canning salt at 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons

 

[vetteguy53081]

This could be caused by multiple things.

- Eye infection
- Eye disease
- Nutrient deficiency
- Popeye
- Poor water quality

These are the "smaller" problems, bigger ones like cancer cause more symptoms.

This is freshwater betta and likely none of these issues other than water. They are born in rice patties and are labyrinth species.

 

[clownfishmama]

This is freshwater betta and likely none of these issues other than water. They are born in rice patties and are labyrinth species.

Thank you! I will do a water change tomorrow when my trusted LFS opens

 

[clownfishmama]

Can you give me a more in-depth explanation as I'm changing the water today like the exact steps I take

This is freshwater betta and likely none of these issues other than water. They are born in rice patties and are labyrinth species.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Can you give me a more in-depth explanation as I'm changing the water today like the exact steps I take

How long have you had this fish?

The cloudy eyes (it they are cataracts) and scalloped fins can be a sign of old age. This fish just looks old to me. One thing that can happen is the that the overseas breeders sell their broodstock when they get too old to spawn. Those end up getting sold in pet stores. Bettas only live 2 to 3 years.

 

[clownfishmama]

How long have you had this fish?

The cloudy eyes (it they are cataracts) and scalloped fins can be a sign of old age. This fish just looks old to me. One thing that can happen is the that the overseas breeders sell their broodstock when they get too old to spawn. Those end up getting sold in pet stores. Bettas only live 2 to 3 years.

I'd have to look at more photos I don't quite remember how old she is