my fish is kind of laying at the bottom of its bowl. its fins are moving but it seems like hes gasping for air. is there something i can do? i really like this fish. iv had him for 1year.
2006-06-18 03:28:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
look test your water , do you have a filter in your bowl these fish still need filters , need more info on your set up befor can give you a more informed answer.
2006-06-18 03:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by BRAVEHEART 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, my advice will be in direct contrast to the one stated above. STOP changing his water, for now anyways. I have had this problem with my Betta's many many times over the years. I know alot of fish stores tell you to change 75% of their water to keep it clean, and unless he is in a very very small bowl, just keep about a litre or two of tap water sitting out all the time, (for two days minimun) before you add it to the tank to either freshen or top it up from evaporated water. Bettas need more bacteria and natural slime than other fishes.....please dont change his water for a couple of weeks, and if is in more than 2 gallons of water....add a little heater and I PROMISE that you will see major changes in him in no time. Dont listen to the people at the aquarium store. Also, and equally important, if you are not using gravel in the bottom of his tank.....please do so, not those pretty decorative stones. The gravel helps filter down and trap his excrements and rotton food, and let the good 'dirt' still free float in the water. If you dont use gravel, he is getting it all.....all the time.
I know that was kind of long winded, and I hope it made sense.
Good luck with your fishies.
2006-06-18 10:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by forever_homes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did this happen after a water change?
If not, I hate to tell you this, but you have no clue how old your Betta really is if you bought it from the pet store...so, your Betta could simply be old and about to pass away.
I used to sell pets at Wal-Mart, and some of these fish come to the store about 1 to 2 years old already, and the average fish life expectancy is 3 to 4 years.
I hope things work out, but it sounds to me like the Betta is dying.
2006-06-18 11:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the water, and wash all the decorations that you have in his tank. Also buy water conditioner. It helps "smooth" out the tap water, and has good benefits for your fish's skin as well. If that doesn't help, change his food (perhaps the pellets you're giving him has gone bad??). Also, put him out into the sunshine (they really like sun light). So put his tank on the window sill, and see if he likes it. Good luck!
2006-06-18 10:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by malachi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try changing the water, you can call your pet store and see if they have any ideas on what you can do. I love beta fish, I've had one for almost a year and a half now.
2006-06-18 10:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if his scales are kinda sticking out and he's starting to look like a pinecone, he;s a goner, sorry, but you can go to google, and type in "betta health help" and you can find good sites to help you, i have a betta too, and he was dying, and we looked up stuff on the search ,and we almost saved him. @< (thats a fish)
2006-06-18 10:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by Little Lolita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Beta fish needs a "girlfriend!" He's lonely! Get him a Beta girl for crying out loud! :( Poor dude! Better yet, if you wanna make him a pimp, you'd better get him 3 Beta girls :)
2006-06-18 10:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by Kooties 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the water and i have had many beta fish and will be getting more soon..his day might be comming soon..Good luck
2006-06-18 10:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by preciousmoments1962 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋