Why do betta rub on the bottom? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Skin flukes

Why do betta rub on the bottom?

Fishes having Skin flukes usually show this symptom of 'Rubbing against hard objects'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Betta is having Skin flukes.

About disease, Skin flukes

Serious infections cause fishes to rub against hard objects, and the skin will appear opaque and possibly inflamed.
Minor infections are unlikely to show any easily spotted symptoms.

Physical Symptoms

  • Small worms on body
  • Inflamed patches
  • Whitish opaqueness

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Rubbing against hard objects
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Betta sufferring from Skin flukes

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Treatments

Treat with Prazipro

Prazipro can be used for disease conditions caused by flukes, tapeworm, flatworm and turbellarians

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