Fish Bowls

The number one problem I see with fish bowls today is when the weather starts changing, the fish in the bowl develop illness. The Betta fish usually develop a disease called Ich. The reason fish develop disease easier in a small bowl is the fact that it is susceptible to temperature changes. When you get extreme changes in temperature, such as the changing of seasons, you need to make sure that you place the fish bowl in a part of your house that the temperature remains constant. Wide variations in temperature is usually the number one cause of fish coming down with ich. If your fish has contracted that illness I would first move the bowl to a more stable temperature environment. Next I would start making frequent water changes before adding any medicines. If you do not see an improvement in fish health by stabilizing the temperature and constant water changes then I would recommend the medicines available to treat the symptoms. Keep in mind while using medications it is very important to keep up with the water changes in the fish bowl until the fish is back to health. Any questions feel free to contact me.