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posted 01-25-2004 11:59 AM         

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Our orange betta fish has lost his color with his head and tail turning dark. He has lost his appetite. Can anyone please tell us what is wrong and what we need to do to help him regain his health.

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From:Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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posted 01-30-2004 11:26 PM         

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MINE IS DOING EXACTLY THE SAME AND I DONT KNOW WHAT 2 DO!!!!

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From:Dallas, Texas
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posted 01-31-2004 07:49 AM         

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If he was orange, and he is now turning dark, he may be happier, either that or sick. I had a betta that was pale, with light blue fins, then I changed his water, (which I hadn't been able to do for a while, and it got really bad!)and now he is dark dark red and blue, he is much happier! As for the appetite, you may want to try a different brand and/or type of food. You may want to try flakes, pellets, or bloodworms, or some frozen brine shrimp or blackworms. I feed my fish a variety, it seems to help!

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From:mildland..ontario...canada
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posted 01-31-2004 12:46 PM         

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here is a disription for you from a pamplet from Mardel

Parasitic Infestations

GYRODACTYLUS - Affects skin of fish. Colors fade,fins droop, fold and gradually become torn. fish become sluggish and weak.

If this sounds like your fish it says to treat with Coppersafe. Made by Mardel

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