https://www.lolaapp.com/boxelder-bug-bite/ Bite-sized nuggets of educational wisdom Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:53:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.lolaapp.com/boxelder-bug-bite/#comment-5007 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:53:44 +0000 https://www.lolaapp.com/boxelder-bug-bite/#comment-5007 […] Is your betta looking a bit puffy, like a tiny pinecone? Are they less active, perhaps resting near the bottom of the tank? These could be signs of dropsy. The most obvious symptom is a swollen belly, often accompanied by raised scales that resemble a pinecone (hence the term “pineconing”). This occurs because fluid is accumulating beneath the scales. Other signs may include lethargy, loss of appetite, pale or clamped fins, difficulty swimming, and occasionally popeye (a bulging eye). If your betta displays several of these symptoms, dropsy is a likely culprit. For more information on identifying other health concerns, see our guide on boxelder bug bites. […]

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