Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I don't know if I'm over-worrying or anything, but I see that Aurora has red-gills when he is flaring, he comes to the surface to breathe every 30 seconds, and blows bubbles often in the water like he is suffocating/choking... can someone help me identify if its a disease, and if its gill flukes or gill disease? Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I don't think anything is wrong. I mean gills are naturally red, but if they look inflamed then maybe something could be a problem but I doubt it. Also bettas have an organ that makes them able to breath air. So I think it is all fine. My betta does this all the time. I don't think you have to worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 How do you know if the gills are inflamed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Well, if they look like he cant close them. Or if they seem really puffy. But when a betta flares you can naturally see the inside of the gills and they will look red. I would be more concerned if they were not red. lol. It is always a good idea to treat him with the med trio but I am 99% sure nothing is wrong with his gills. If you have never treated him with the trio I would recommend it! Just in case he has some internal parasites or something. If you are still worried maybe you could try to add some pics of him flaring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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