What do you do if your betta fish is laying on its side?

You can also refrain from feeding your fish for a few days. Once it feels better and has passed whatever was bloating it, a betta that was laying on its side should soon return to swimming normally. To avoid swim bladder and constipation issues, avoid overfeeding your fish.

Why is my betta fish sitting vertical?

Betta fish need a nice and warm living condition to stay healthy. If the water is too cold, your fish may do the betta fish vertical death hang. If the temperature is consistently below 75 F, your betta fish may hang upside down as a result.

How do I know if my betta fish is suffering?

If you find that your betta is gasping at the bottom or surface of the tank, pale in color, has a limp tail fin, unresponsive eyes and with their gills fanning visibly then they may be in critical condition.

Do betta fish sleep vertically?

Some bettas sleep vertically, others wedge themselves between things (just make sure there’s enough room to get out), some like to hide, and others like to lay across leaves. Whatever your betta is doing, a lot of the time it’s perfectly healthy and normal behavior.

Why is my fish resting vertically?

A fish swimming vertically, nose-down, can mean one of two things. A few species of fish do this as part of their normal behavior. However, more often than not, a fish swimming at odd angles indicates issues with the swim bladder. Swim bladder problems have a host of causes.

Why is my betta fish sitting upright?

This is most often caused by overfeeding or by feeding an abundance of dry foods like freeze-dried bloodworms, flakes or pellets. Even if it’s the food that is causing your betta to be out of sorts I still highly recommend a tank upgrade. Small bowls are a lot of work to maintain because so much can change quickly.

What to do if your Betta is lying on the bottom?

If your betta is lying on the bottom of his tank, make sure to do frequent water changes and vacuuming to prevent waste buildup. If your contracts fin rot while already fighting off a different disease, his chances of survival are much lower. Treatment: Fin rot can be treated by adding Ampicillin or Tetracycline.

Why is my betta fish swimming sideways?

But, If your water flow is minimal, and your betta continues to swim sideways along the gravel, your fish may be suffering from a swim bladder malady (which is discussed more below). Another possibility is that your fish is battling a disease or infection.

What should I do if my betta fish is sick?

So, if your betta is ill, move your fish to a quarantine tank and thoroughly clean his old tank. If your betta does not recover after entering a clean tank, medication may be necessary to help your fish fight off a fungal infection or other malady.

What to do with a lazy male Betta fish?

Another flashy male betta would spend his afternoons propped up on a log. As with sleeping bettas, a lazy betta should still have a good appetite and be able to swim normally when they want to. But lazy bettas are also prone to obesity, so be sure you’re not overfeeding them.