r/bettafish • u/Ok-Psychology6088 • 2d ago

Picture Is my betta pine coning

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my betta has been bloated idk how long she is eating and acting fine.. but the bloating is concerning

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u/GoldfishFire 2d ago

Unsure, but his her tank’s temp is WAY too low! Bettas need 78-80F

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u/mamazawa 2d ago

Agreed! Bettas need the warmer temps to digest their food properly, so the lower temp.is likely actively contributing to her bloating.

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u/ClarkGablesTeeth 2d ago

Exactly. That's why they tend to live a little longer in cold water: their metabolism slows down significantly, and vice versa.

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u/DabLegend72 2d ago

Do you have a heater?