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RE: Female Betta has huge belly

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Posted by: phishie at Sun Nov 1 17:57:41 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by phishie ]  
   

Oh no! I feel so bad for her. I really wish there was something I could tell you that would help. I think you can give her food now because the peas aren't helping with her big belly. You can still give her some peas in case she needs the extra fiber, but if you think her days are limited, I would rather her try to enjoy her last days with you.I searched online too, but to no avail.

Alkalinity refers to the water being more acidic, and if it is low alkalinity then that means the water is more neutral or basic. Did the pet store tell you what the pH was? Or just the alkalinity? Typically a pH of 8 is normal. Unless the alkalinity (or pH) is very low, there aren't ill effects on the fish. If it gets too low there can be internal effects on the fish, but I don't think it would cause the bubble on your sweet GWS.

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