Thaddeus only flares on one side...

[Gizmothefreaky]

Should i be worried about this...? >.>

[PewPewPew]

Maybe. It usually means some sort of damage. My walmart boy had this happen after severe ammonia poisoning on the shelf, then when it healed and recovered, jammed a plastic hair grass blade into his gill, permanently damaging it.

[bettafish15]

Some bettas just have it. ;)

[Gizmothefreaky]

lol, okay, now i am even more confused... ^^; Good, bad?

Sorry, i have just never seen this before.

Should i just keep showing him the mirror? He is pretty laid back though, doesnt like to flare much...

[roypattonphoto]

is it effecting his normal activities?
does he seem to be pain or constant distress?

if not i wouldnt worry about it, if he is swimming normal (still showing signs of flaring) and eating normal and being a regular active fish, then i wouldnt be to worried... just keep an eye on him..


i wouldnt keep a mirror in there all the time.. you could cause excessive stress to him, as they go into ninja mode when they see other males..

[Gizmothefreaky]

Originally Posted by roypattonphoto

is it effecting his normal activities?
does he seem to be pain or constant distress?

if not i wouldnt worry about it, if he is swimming normal (still showing signs of flaring) and eating normal and being a regular active fish, then i wouldnt be to worried... just keep an eye on him..


i wouldnt keep a mirror in there all the time.. you could cause excessive stress to him, as they go into ninja mode when they see other males..

He swims and eats normally and everything, i was just worried that it could be a sign of something worse, because he was in a teeny cup at petco for over a month.

And lol, i actually only ever show them a mirror when i want to get good pictures, so no worries there. He gets enough exercise flaring at his neighbors through the dividers. heh

[roypattonphoto]

yah i wouldnt worry then , just keep an eye out and watch for undue stress

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

Do not worry about it. My betta sometimes flares with both sides and other times with half.

[Gizmothefreaky]

Okay, lol, thanks guys! ^.^