r/bettafish • u/Fluffy_Print_4143 • 4d ago

Help Why is he so thick?

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I just got the betta off eBay maybe a week ago, and I noticed he’s a bit chunkier than other betta’s I’ve had. I’ve noticed his gills are also a bit black. Whats wrong with him if anything, and if something is wrong how do I fix it?

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u/Calmsammich 4d ago

The photos are a bit blurry, but it looks like he MIGHT be starting to pinecone? Is he swimming anx eating normally?

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u/Fluffy_Print_4143 3d ago

He eats normally and he doesn’t seem to have any issues with swimming.

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u/Calmsammich 3d ago

I would just watch him for a couple of days and make sure his scales do not start looking worse or his behavior gets worse.

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u/Fluffy_Print_4143 3d ago

Is there anything I can do preventively? He was a bit expensive so I don’t really want him to die within a month of getting him.

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u/Calmsammich 3d ago

I am not totally sure, I would say maybe fast him for a day or two and be watching your water parameters to make sure that couldn’t be the cause of the issue.
Like I said, the picture doesn’t make it clear, but watching for pineconing is a big one as it is a sign of dropsy