Betta Fish Laying On Side
Their ability to sleep on their side has inspired the betta hammock a little green silk leaf you adhere to the side of the tank so your betta can lie on it.
Betta fish laying on side. Bettas actually like to sleep on their side rather than an upright position. Take a close look at their gills to make sure that they re breathing and otherwise healthy. In most cases a betta fish laying on its side is not a major concern.
A healthy betta should perk right up once they awaken. Their is a little bump bulge on his lover side which is the part that makes him go sideways his back end goes sideways not his head. Hi my betta recently started to become less active and now is just pretty much floating on its side usually leaning against something like the heater filter thermometer or his leaf he tries to swim but ends up going sideways and gives up.
Bettas will lie on the top of the water on the bottom of the tank or on a leaf or other item in their tank and sleep. But their quirky personalities come with a downside. Check for sores bulging eyes white spots fuzzy areas fin rot or other signs that your betta may be fighting a disease.
In bettas this is a very common condition. A sinking fish is also indicative of a swim bladder issue. These most often present with a floating fish whether it floats upright upside down or on its side.
Many betta s enjoy floating swimming or laying in strange positions in their tanks.