I got my son a betta about a year ago for his birthday, and she has been doing well ever since but for the past week and a half we have been in florida and when we got home she didn't look well at all we're not sure what to do or how to make her well again but now she's really sick and has swollen lips and eyes and her face is completely reddish pinkish. altogether he is really upset and Im not sure what to do to help. please help if you know what it could be

how long were u gone for? it probaly because it didnt have its food or something might have went inside where ur betta lives. u should ask the nearest fish store for help if ur son really care about the betta. Hope u get more help from others!

we weren't gone for more than a week but my husband was home and he took care of it. he said that she wasn't really eating the food he had given her and was just sort of sitting at the bottom in the rocks. i think i will take him and olive(the betta) to the fish store tomorrow.

Jilliebillie- can you check this link and see if you can get some meds for your bettas symptoms. First port of call with a sick fish is always a large water change. I don't have much experience with bettas - hopefully someone who does will come along later today.Wishing you the best outcome
sick betta linky

The majority of problems are water-quality related. Have you changed the water since you've been back home?

We need to know a little more about your setup really.

Tank size/water volume?
How often do you change the water and how much? When did you last water change?
Do you use a water conditioner?
Is this a cycled or uncycled setup? (is there a functioning biological filter or do you just water change alone?) What is the name and size of any filter
Test Results for the Following if you have a filter:
Ammonia Level?
Nitrite Level?
Nitrate level?
Ph Level?
Any medications added to the tank recently?
What do you feed your fish?


A picture would be helpful too

yup all the things Mr.B is asking for would help us out. I would definitely do a hundred percent water change. What temp is his water? How big of a container is he in? Is his container heated?