Female Betta Fish Laying On Side

Hello all for starters i currently don t have a testing kit since i broke the glass a few days ago.

Female betta fish laying on side. Many betta s enjoy floating swimming or laying in strange positions in their tanks. The next day you walk by and he s stuck at the top of the tank unable to swim down. A healthy betta should perk right up once they awaken.

I m sorry for that. A betta fish laying on side could be a big deal or a tiny one depending on what else is happening to your fish. Betta s betta splendens display a variety of interesting behaviors and have distinct personalities that make them a great option for first time fish keepers.

Check for sores bulging eyes white spots fuzzy areas fin rot or other signs that your betta may be fighting a disease. Do the water change. If your betta is gasping for air laying on his side and unable to move your betta may be fighting a more serious disease such as a fungal or bacterial infection.

Warmer water stimulates they re immune systems and metabolism. Hi sorry to hear your betta is potentially ill. Have you seen it sink go down to the bottom at all.

Just to give you some tips to try and save your fish i would do a 20 25 water change every other day and see if his health improves. What s happening to him. A day later he looks sadder than ever stuck on his side at the top of the tank.

Why is my betta fish floating on its side. Betta fish especially the males are beautiful and relatively easy to keep if you pay attention to their particular needs. Variety is essential to their well being.