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If you have been looking at your betta and have noticed that it has been laying at the tank’s bottom and is breathing heavily as well, there is usually only one reason for that. Joined Apr 14, 2008 Messages 6 Reaction score 0. had him for a month, has been okay usually. I think my fish is sick or something. This is an internal infection, with the bacteria being found in the kidneys and blood of these fish. Thread starter mariley; Start date Feb 12, 2018; Tags bottom tank loosing color sick betta tattered fins click to vote now! I have a 3.5 gallon tank with a filter. Did you notice him laying on the bottom of the tank before or after you started to use the melafix? Author Topic: Betta laying on side at bottom of tank (Read 6059 times) Corona Virus Outbreak: Latest information on CoronaVirus (WHO) Personal Protection Advice - Please wash your hands regularly, avoid face touching and practice social distancing. he is laying at the bottom of the tank, on his side and doesnt move even if you tap on the tank (which i know you shouldn't do) and the only time he moves is when he goes up for air. My betta fish is staying on the bottom of his tank and laying on his side? By catching signs of health problems early on, you give your betta a better chance of getting better and living a long life. Up until recently he has lived through it all, fin rot, ick, etc and recovered to his active happy self. During the upkeep, stress can be caused by: Poor Conditions in the Tank. The tank is way too small. They are very vulnerable at this stage of their lives, so it's imperative you keep up with water changes, watching out for opportunistic tankmates and anything that may stress your betta. Sad to say I am not sure what to do this time. Relevance. If that's actually the size of tank, its too small. As such, a betta fish not eating and in addition lays at the bottom of the tank without swimming or moving and also tries to hide has enough signs that all is not well. He's dying, friend. My betta fish is laying on his side at the bottom of his tank and his colors are not as vivid as before. Member. I keep him at my job on my desk. 9 years ago. Home; Tank; A couple of things to look at are tank size, temperature, and location. Maddie10124. As his age progresses, the betta will frequently lie on his side either on a plant or at the bottom of the tank. It takes time and money to keep ThinkFish going, so if you'd like to help, then a Subscription of your choice would be fantastic. Anonymous. Betta Fish Laying At Bottom Of Tank On His Side; Please Help!!! He does not move unless I move the tank. My betta lucky is in a 3 gallon filtered and heated peramiters unknown had to sanitize my hands heavily this morning due to health issues. I washed the tank, rocks and decor in very hot water (no soap) before putting the water in. Dumbest idea ever. It could just be that they are sleeping but they generally only do that in more protected areas. In fact, it tops the list of causal factors. He may be experiencing swim bladder disease. He is normally very active. He isn't eating at all or moving unless i jerk the tank, his color changed from blue with pink flecks to kinda a reddish tint on most of his body, what could be wrong with him? My betta is laying at the bottom of the tank and breathing heavy. His fish pellets are blood worms and Spectrum pellets. They are usually active which is why them laying at the bottom of your tank and not eating should fire off warning signals. New betta laying at the bottom of the tank. Apr 14, 2008 #1 So, my boyfriend and I went on vacation 2 weeks ago. Listen to expert breeder talk about this topic. So to start..what size tank is the betta in? EMERGENCY: Betta fish community please please please help! 8 years ago #3. Medications with “-fix” (even Bettafix) aren’t recommended for bettas because they can harm their labyrinth organ. A favorite resting spot of bettas is on leaves, plants and even rocks and ornaments placed in the tank. If you notice after a while he starts to move around normally and is okay with feeding then it's probably nothing to worry about. Betta laying on side at bottom of tank. A fish lying on the bottom of the tank can be perfectly healthy. 8 years ago. Is it smimming bladder disorder? Remove any possible stressors and check the water parameters. Bettas are tropical, so a tropical range of temperatures is required. Betta fish (also known as Siamese fighting fish) are beautiful in color and great to watch. Some info about my fish and her setup. I got my Crowntail halfmoon betta fish at PetSmart over 2 years ago. There have been no changes in water temperature so he is not cold. 6 Answers. I got a betta fish yesterday and this morning he has been lying at the bottom of the tank, occasionally on his side. i just changed his water, and he's still the same. From the description you gave I’m guessing you betta might have fin rot. Viewed 2k times 1. The fish do not feed, frequently seem off balance and may sink to the bottom laying on their sides. This question already has answers here: How can I help my betta who is laying at the bottom of his tank? is in 1 gallon qt tank, changed 100 … My betta fish is shaking and laying on its side at the top of the tank. Aquarium betta fish laying on tank bottom sideways. Active 2 years, 7 months ago. I dont overfeed him and I am very particular to what he eats (no pellets he actually refused to eat those). Older betta fish may not have the stamina to swim around the tank as much, and they may take a brief break by laying on their side at the bottom of the tank. He is around three years old. I have five fish total, and two of them have already died just today because of this same thing. Answer Save. It is hardly moving around and seems like it's having trouble breathing. I changed the water out completely and cleaned everything in the tank. Please help . If he is laying on his side, he could be experiencing stress. Step by Step Troubleshooting Guide if your Fish is laying on the Bottom of the Tank. Betta Fish not Eating or Swimming and Laying at Bottom The four most common signs of illness in bettas are loss of appetite, lethargy, change in color and clamped fins. We brought my betta to his sister's house so she could feed him while we were gone. Betta laying on side at bottom of tank; Become a ThinkFish Super Subscriber . A small tank has less buffer for water parameter changes. Thread starter georgi611; Start date Apr 14, 2008; click to vote now! Aquarium Betta fish laying on tank bottom sideways. I changed his water 2 days ago ans added stress coat. Feb 12, 2018 #1 I'm really hoping someone can help I'm worried about my betta. Could be stress if colours are fading.. Betta Fish Lying On Side At Top Of Tank! Joined Feb 12, 2018 Messages 1 Reaction score 0. I have 2 baby bettas I got from petco. My fish is laying on its side at the bottom of the tank. Watch them sometime in a big planted tank. So a few days after we brought him to my college he started to swim on his side and refused to eat much. Bettabetta. (7 answers) Is my betta dying/sick or just sleeping? Betta laying at bottom of the tank [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 2 years, 7 months ago. I've had my betta for over a year now, I'm not sure how old she was when I purchased her but if i had to guess I'd say shes about a year and a half/approaching two years old now. After a long 3 day weekend, i came back to work to find him swimming very slowly, as he swims he falls onto one side. Before he was able to swim ‘ok’ but every day he’s getting worse and worse. M. mariley New Member. If you can’t figure out why your betta is laying on its side, it may just be your fish. G. georgi611 New Member. Fish can only assume a healthy life in a good sized tank and favorable temperatures. Help . A picture would really help. My poor fish lives in a 10 gallon tank with a heater, filter and live plants. Betta fish laying on bottom of tank January 7, 2018. It takes time and money to keep ThinkFish going, so if you'd like to help, then a Subscription of your choice would be fantastic. i feed him pellets. A betta fish laying on side could be a big deal or a tiny one, depending on what else is happening to your fish. No issues until recently. Swordtails are normally large and best swimmers. He is just laying at the bottom breathing heavily (at least it looks that way to me) no signs of sickness unless the Red on his head (picture added) isn't normal. he usually lives in heated, filtered 5 gallon bowfront. Betta laying on side at bottom of tank. Betta laying on side at bottom of tank; Become a ThinkFish Super Subscriber . How can i help him? I have a male betta fish and before we moved him he was happy and swam all the time and was excited to see me and to eat his meals. If my water is a little out my betta fades until quality right.. Stress is another reason why your swordtail fish may be lying on the bottom of the tank. I just came back from the petstore with some liquid antibiotic that will hopefully help this one and the two remaining fish, but I'm worried it's too late or not effective? It can be scary when your betta fish stops eating especially if they are also acting lethargic.Betta fish are usually fairly active fish, although bettas do take short periods of time when they sleep, nap and rest, it is not normal for betta fish to lay at the bottom of the tank, especially not in the open where they feel exposed.. 40 minutes ago. (3 answers) Closed 2 years ago. Bettas tend to hang out at the bottom when they are cold. This indicates some illness. And a lot pf the day he rests at the bottom of the tank on his side. It would have been better to leave them unfed because the tank was filthy when I came back. I went on vacation and put a dissolving feeder in the tank (one on each side of the divided tank). While they do 'rest' a lot, bettas are actually fairly active fish. He will swim up to the top for air every few minutes then go back to the bottom. 1 – Is the fish laying on his side? He’s been laying on his side for the last two days. The course of the disease is rapid, and by the time the behavioral changes are noticed, the entire population of a tank may succumb, sometimes in a day or so. If he is trying to maneuver upright unsuccessfully, he … Welcome to Think fish tropical fish forums! Betta fish usually live for about three to five years, and as they age, you may want to provide more resting places. My Betta fish is laying on one side at the bottom of the tank!? bettas filters heaters #2. Keeping any fish in a cramped space is not proper. Welcome to Think fish tropical fish forums! If your betta is lying at the bottom of the tank, are his fins clamped? Leanne88. Fish may be lying on the bottom of the tank is another reason why your fish! I have a 3.5 gallon tank with a filter pellets he actually refused to eat much betta. 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