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Not sure if my betta is bloated

442 views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  LittleBlueFishlets 
#1 ·
hello, i'm a first time betta owner and i have one quick question. I resently got it the fish and she hasn't pooped since. She seems to have a minor case but i cant tell. Help please

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#2 ·
I've heard deshelled peas help with bloating/constipation.
Can she see a male betta at all? She might be producing eggs, they do that when they see some handsome betta's.

A lot of betta owners have never seen their betta poop, or some have and it's just been awkward. Is she still eating?
 
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Welcome to the forum! Could you please complete the form below, so that we have more information? Giving us this information can help us determine what's wrong and how to treat it. Answer whatever questions you can. Leave blank or put N/A beside anything that you don't have answers for.

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