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My fish has bubbles on water surface and its fins look damaged. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Betta

There are bubbles on the surface of the way terms and it is losing its feathers

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about your fish and including photos. Water quality needs to be checked (pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates) and corrected. Often high protein lead to increased surface tension of the water and the bubbles accumulating. This can also damage the skin and fins. Good luck.

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