Betta Fish Breathing Problems

My betta is laying at the bottom of the tank and breathing heavily.

Betta fish breathing problems. Especially if you have the kind that helps the slime coat of the fish because if you put too much in you could harm their gills. Betta fish often get lethargic and their fins clamp when the temperature is colder than 78 f degrees. It may sound funny to check a fish for breathing problems.

Initially started with fin rot and now its all the time at the bottom of the tank with heavy breathing. Glo tetra lying on bottom of tank breathing. Look for breathing problems.

Betta fish on bottom of tank and breathing heavily. The extra breathing organ was developed because in their natural habitat the dry season often leads them stranded in puddles that have low oxygen content. I do see problems with my betta.

He is about 3 and a half ish years old and i recently lost my betta jazz who was about the same age as blues is now oy. All of these issues make it difficult for betta fish to breathe which explains the heavy and labored breathing. It swims up to eat and goes down.

I see one of the fin is. Just like every other fish. My betta won t eat or move but he s breathing.

If it s ammonia or nitrate poisoning perform a 50 percent water change to provide immediate relief. However if your betta is constantly at the top of the tank trying to get more air that is likely a sign of a problem. See also the best medication for sick betta.