Is this normal? baby betta

[jsgossamer]

i just recently got a baby betta. Poor little guy definitely has swim bladder problems, but that is not worries me. I was looking at him and his gills seem red. I cant tell if its just his coloring or not. What do you guys think?
Not the best quality pic, sorry.

[LadyVictorian]

Picture didn't show up.

[Oldfishlady]

Is it the gills themselves.....The gills should look red in color-this is a sign of proper oxygenated blood circulation, however, they shouldn't look angry red and inflamed or pinkish, pale, brown, blue, purple.

What are you doing for the buoyancy problem, sometimes it can be due to genetic, labyrinth organ, poor care/feeding at the fish farm before he every left the fish farm. Sadly, that can end up being a long term problem and symptom may even come and go as he matures, with stress, eating...etc....

You may need to use low dose Epsom salt 1tsp/gal long term as well as retaining high levels of heat/humidity over the water.

Can you complete the sticky info sheet found at the top of this section and a pic of the gills.

[jsgossamer]

His gill on the right side is angry, not so much the left. has been that way since I got him a little over a week ago. I will say he is quite active and eating like a pig.


Housing
What size is your tank? 2.5 gallons
What temperature is your tank? 78
Does your tank have a filter? yes
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration? filter is air pump generated
Is your tank heated?yes
What tank mates does your betta fish live with?another betta - split tank

Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish? nls pellets, freeze dried brine shrimp, occasional flakes
How often do you feed your betta fish? 2x daily

Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change? 1x weely
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change? 75-80%
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change? prime

Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters? only ammonia

Ammonia: 0%
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:
Hardness:
Alkalinity:

Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed? no. only had him a short time
How has your betta fish's behavior changed? no
When did you start noticing the symptoms?always had
Have you started treating your fish? If so, how? no
Does your fish have any history of being ill?
How old is your fish (approximately)?3 months maybe

[jsgossamer]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

Sadly, that can end up being a long term problem and symptom may even come and go as he matures, with stress, eating...

I know, thats kind a why I got him. I felt bad

[jsgossamer]

hope this pic works

[jsgossamer]

Another pic. Sorry, I know they are awful.

[Oldfishlady]

What a cutie.....

About all you can do for an angry gill- is to improve water quality and nutrition.

What I would recommend on a 2.5gal filtered/divided tank- is twice weekly 50%...1-50% water only and 1-50% to include the substrate by vacuum or stir and dip method to maintain water quality.

If you have access to live mosquito larva-offer several rinsed several times a day and a good quality varied diet fed in small frequent meals..

[jsgossamer]

Thank you. I will try your suggestions.