Betta Fish Bloated On One Side
I have also noticed my fish looking really big even though it has been barely.
Betta fish bloated on one side. My betta still appears bloated on one side even after fasting. I am a relatively new betta mom and it looks like i ve made all of the rookie new betta mom mistakes. You will need to fast your betta until he is able to properly pass his food again.
Symptoms of swim bladder disorder include bloating swimming on his side or even swimming while upside down. Lack of appetite lethargic bottom dwelling darting to surface for oxygen laying on their side. Why is my betta fish floating on its side.
Usually caused by a virus bacterial infection or parasite visual betta symptoms. So if your betta is on it s side on the bottom of the tank your fish may need a diet rather than medication. What is bloat in betta fish.
However there are many different causes of betta fish bloat and the majority of them are treatable. What s happening to him. One day you walk by your betta s tank to feed your little friend and his swimming seems a bit off.
Im hoping someone can give me some advice help with my betta. Bloat can affect one or both sides of the fish sometimes causing him to appear lopsided. A bloated betta will appear to have a swollen protruding belly.
Why a betta fish can not live in a bowl or tank smaller than 2 5 gallons. He lived in a heated and filtered 10 gallon aquarium with 2 other fish that have gotten along fine for several months. Over these past two days i have noticed my betta fish not moving around much and starting to lean to the side.