This is my betta Anakin, I have had him for about a week now. I'm worried these are stress stripes and I'm unsure what to do for him as my water parameters are all within range. He has tank mates (tetras, cory's, a pleco) and seems to be peaceful with everyone except some curiosity with the snails. He is a 20 gal long with a good piece of driftwood and plants. The only other thing I can think of is that yesterday he seemed a bit bloated and I held off feeding for the day. I just want to make my boy happy, all help is appreciated 🙂
https://i.redd.it/i527odfwy8sg1.jpeg
Posted by aryk4_
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Do you have another picture from another angle?
https://preview.redd.it/8iuqe2b809sg1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c358f42642c04f86c47a171d1e2a1db4bcf353b
No, he looks like a copper crown tail – these white/silver stripes can develop with good care. It might just be part of his coloration. It doesn’t look like normal stress stripes to me.