Hexagonal Betta

The Hexagonal Betta has no scale arcs on its forehead, and its vertebral body is double concave. The lateral rib grooves are obvious. Most species are mainly terrestrial as adults and burrow in soil caves. They reproduce internally and there are about 30 species. The Hexagonal Betta has strong adaptability, but rapid changes in water quality can affect its appetite, so when changing water, neutral fresh water must be added. The suitable water temperature for adult fish is 20-25℃, and even if the water temperature gradually decreases to 20℃, it will not cause harm to the Hexagonal Betta. The water temperature during the juvenile period should be maintained at 25-26℃, or slightly higher temperature is more suitable for growth.

Hexagonal Betta is a genuine ancient species. According to modern scientific analysis, this peculiar salamander has been in existence for at least tens of millions of years. Hexagonal Betta is mainly distributed in the south of Mexico City. In China, it is distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Yunnan and other regions.

The Hexagonal Betta is suitable for fish lovers to feed. The Hexagonal Betta has a friendly personality. When it sees the feeder approaching, it will proactively approach and even if you feed it with your hand, it will not be afraid. Watching the cute little creature eating the food from your hand will naturally make you feel good.

1. Fin Rot Disease

When the fish's body grows "white hair," the disease progresses, the affected area becomes rotten, and the appetite decreases, eventually leading to death. This disease can occur in all seasons of the year.

Treatment methods: A. Soak the diseased fish in a 3% saline solution for 5-10 minutes once a day. B. Soak the diseased fish in a solution of 2ppm potassium permanganate and 5% saline for 20-30 minutes once a day. C. Wash the diseased fish in a solution of 1-2ppm malachite green for 20-30 minutes twice a day. D. Soak the diseased fish in a solution of 5ppm furazolidone until recovery.

2. Pinecone Disease

The scales of the diseased fish stand up like pinecones.

Treatment methods: A. Bathe the diseased fish in a solution of 1/100,000 tetracycline once a day for one hour. B. Bathe the diseased fish twice a day for 10 minutes each time using a solution of 2% sodium chloride mixed with 3% sodium bicarbonate. C. Add 0.5g of chloramphenicol to every 40 kilograms of water and bathe the fish.

3. Fluke Disease

After becoming infected, the fish will swim rapidly in the tank.

Treatment methods: Place the diseased fish in a formalin solution, adding formalin ICC to every 4 kilograms of water. After soaking for 1-20 seconds, immediately take out the fish and return it to the original tank. Treat twice a day for 2 to 3 consecutive days to cure the disease.

4. Common Cold

The fish remains motionless, floats on the water surface, and its skin and fins lose their luster, becoming dull in color.

Treatment methods: Keep the water temperature stable, soak the diseased fish in a solution of baking soda or 1% saline, increase lighting to gradually restore its health.

5. Anchor Worm Disease

The diseased fish's skin becomes inflamed and ulcerated. When parasites attach to the fish's body, it will rub against glass and other objects.

Treatment methods: Put the diseased fish in 1.0-1.5% saline water, and after 2-3 days, the parasites will be expelled.

6. Ichthyophthiriasis

In the early stage, there are individual small white spots on the fins and body, with appetite and no significant change in spirit. In the middle stage, there are white spots everywhere on the fins and body, loss of appetite, lack of activity, itching, and darkening of color. In the late stage, white spots cover the whole body, and the fish float on the water surface or sink to the bottom of the tank. The fish becomes weak, sways from side to side, the mucous membrane on the body surface increases, breathing becomes difficult, and it eventually dies from suffocation.

Treatment: This disease requires comprehensive treatment, and using medicine alone is not very effective. Strengthening feeding management is crucial. First, stop feeding for 4-5 days to reduce pollution. At the same time, maintain a stable water temperature and increase it by 2-3℃ higher than the original temperature. Medication can be applied appropriately in the absence of aquatic plants, as they quickly wither in response to various medications.

7. Black Spot Disease

The fish develops "black spot" on its body, which is gray-white and entangles and adheres to the cells of the mycelium and wounds, causing tissue necrosis. At the same time, the diseased fish's appetite decreases and eventually dies.

Treatment: Adding a small amount of salt to the aquarium where newly arrived fish are kept can inhibit the occurrence of water mold. Clean and disinfect when adding live bait. Keep the water quality clean to isolate the growth of water mold. Generally, this disease can be prevented.

The Hexagonal Betta is not picky about food. When they are young, they can be fed with red worms, earthworms, etc. When they grow a bit bigger, they can be fed with shrimp flakes, granular food, or fish meat, fish intestines, and fish liver. When they become adults, they can be fed with goldfish, crucian carp, small shrimp, or fish fillets. In order to facilitate feeding, besides feeding live bait, it is best to feed them with some artificial feed.

The Hexagonal Betta is a type of dinosaur fish. They have a very large appetite. If the food they are given is not enough, they may harm other fish. Therefore, in mixed feeding, it is best to adopt a method of scattered feeding. Large species of cyprinids, pufferfish, and catfish can be mixed with dinosaur fish for feeding. However, it should be noted that the "lungfish" in ancient fish cannot be cohabited with the Hexagonal Betta.