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betta fish illness

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Question
over the past 2 weeks the color on my betta's head has gone away. now it is a white/yellow color is this a sign of betta fish Tuberculosis?

Answer
Dear Jennifer,
Bettas are well-known for changing their color as they age. And they can change color in just a short time. I don't think it's tuberculosis, as long as he doesn't behave sick and still eats and flares regularly he is probably just a healthy betta who is changing his color. I've had several solid white bettas eventually develop blue and purple patches on their fins!

I really hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Karen~