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Tips For Buying A Healthy Betta  by: Tho Le We all want a great looking Betta that won’t die on us after just a few days. Here's a quick guide to help you find that healthy Betta. First of all, make sure it’s alive! I can't count the number of times I've seen dead Betta's sitting on pet store shelves. Body Look for bumps, or lumps of any kind anywhere on the body. A healthy Betta has smooth scales along its body. Any loose or missing scales are signs of sickness or previous trauma. A swollen stomach is also a clear sign of a sick Betta. If you notice any white patches anywhere on the body you’re probably seeing fungus. Fin and Gills Although this may sometimes be difficult to tell at the pet store where many Betta's are stored in tiny bags or boxes, take a look at the fish’s fins and gills. Betta fins should be able to expand fully with no holes, discolorations, or tears. The Gills should be smooth with no discoloration or lumps. Behavior Bring your hand toward the Betta, without taping the bowl or poking the bag the betta is stored in, but just close enough and make sure the Betta is alert. Healthy Betta's are alert and react to your movements. They may or may not flare at your movements. Color Unhealthy Betta's appear pale in color and may have discoloration along their face or body. Keep in mind that this is only a guide. It’s important to remember that a healthy Betta will only stay healthy if you treat it right. After you purchase that Betta it’s up to you to keep it healthy, otherwise, your new Betta will end up on a magical journey down the toilet. About The Author Tho Le is an author and enthusiast of Betta fish. You can find regularly updated betta tips, news, and information on his betta fish blog: http://everything-betta-fish.blogspot.com/ http://www.everything-betta-fish.com/ mail@everything-betta-fish.com This article was posted on September 18, 2006   View More Videos from the "Pets and Animals" category: How to Groom the Ears - English Cocker How to Train a Territorial Barking Dog How to Handstrip the Body - West Highland White terrier How to Clean a Dog's Teeth   Read More Articles from the "Pets and Animals" Category: Rearing Sheep - Housing & Ventilation For Healthy Sheep by Chris Hill German Wirehaired Pointer History, Grooming, Health Issues and Temperament by Scott Lipe Problems With Bird Dander? - 5 Ways You Can Minimize Bird Dander in Your Home by Debbie Davis Keeping Dogs off Furniture: What are Your Doggy Rules? by Martin Olliver How To Select The Right Pet Bunny Rabbit For Your Household! by Andrea Austin Help, My Polar Bear Has Dental Caries! by Rodrigo Trigosso How To Discover And Prevent Aquarium Fish Illness by John Gorecki Leopard Gecko Information: What Are Leopard Geckos and Their Fascinating Qualities? by Michael Corben Keeping Ticks Away - Tick Prevention and Care for Horses by Jared Wright A Little Bit About The Chihuahua by Connie Limon << Back to "Pets And Animals" Index

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