large bulge on betta

[amrock89]

My male betta, Squirt, has a large bulge right under his head and I would really appreciate some help...it's been there for a little over a week and he's in a 1 gallon tank with a heater and I clean his bowl at least once a week....I have looked at some other sites and think it may be constipation-I haven't fed him for a day and then tried to get him to eat thawed frozen peas-I shelled them and cut them up real small-I read that it could help, however, he won't eat any of it...not sure what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm going to post a picture if him on here too.

[amrock89]

I also feed him about 2-3 flakes a day and he seems to be his usual self-he's still pretty active and he doesn't linger too long in one spot....

[Little Leaf]

maybe you should not feed him for another few days?

[amrock89]

I wasn't sure if it would help or not-they said the peas would maybe soothe the fish but since he's not eating any of them I need to figure something else out. He hasn't eaten for two days now...

[LebronTheBetta]

Don't try peas, they can do more harm than good when fed-even in small pieces. The roughness can damage their digestive tract. Better to be safe than sorry. Can you fill out this sticky for more detailed info? I recommend an Epsom Salt treatment. 3 teaspoons for this case per gallon. Premix it 1st and then add it in carefully. Do this for 10-12 days and do daily 100% changes. Good luck. I'm sorry he's like this, I'd fast him for around 2-3 days as well.

[Little Leaf]

has the lump gone down in the 2 days???

[Gracie8890]

Its one of 2 things, constipation or a tumor. You say its been like this for a week? And he hasnt eaten for 2 days? Its sounds more like a tumor to me. But if im wrong, dont feed him anymore peas. Getsome frozen daphnia, its a natural lax and feed it too him, you could also try epsom salts, 1 teaspoon per gallon for a few days. But if its a tumor. Theres nothing you can do, just make him as comfortable as can be before his times up

[Little Leaf]

I feel uselessssssss...

[amrock89]

No the lump looks to be the same and thanks LebronTheBetta Ill fill it out and will try to use the salt treatment....

[amrock89]

Thanks Gracie8890 I really hope its not a tumor...can I just get the daphnia at a pet store? Or do I need to order it online?