my betas health

Question
hi chris,

i am a new owner (about 2 months) of a beta.  i recieved him for my b-day. i am am just learning about this incredible fish but i have some concerns.  i bought him a 2.5 gallons tank with a filter and notice that the current pushes him around.  is this bad for him?  he seems to just lean up against the filter when it is on. so i turn it off often.   

another concern of mine is that i have noticed his poop is a clearish white.  is that normal?

please help--
desi

Answer
Hi Desi;

Clearish white feces isn't normal. It may be an internal parasite infection. Go to the local fish store and find a medication that treats it. It must be a type that is mixed with food or some are actually parasite treatment foods already made. Check out what they have.

There is a do-it-yourself thing to slow the filter current down. It is recommended by an expert from the About.com freshwater fish forum. Here is the link;
http://www.petfish.net/currentkill.htm

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