First she swimms tail up, then today sh was swiiming head first to the bottom like she was tring to dig a whole with her head I took her out the tank and now she is sidways up at the top of the bowl. Im not sure if shes pregnant or sick what should i do?
2006-09-07 16:38:16 · 10 answers · asked by Jaasmine C 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You know what, ignore all those ridiculos answers. those people dont know what they are talking about, you really cant a fish to the vet, nor do they know for a fact its gonna die.
First of all, is it a female? Male are the ones with the really long pretty tails, and females are very tiny, and are pretty dull. If for sure its a female...
Usually when a female is floating head down, tail up, thats the breeding position that she would take if she was ready to breed with a male. if her stomach looks bloated, look at her closely. can you see little eggs? if not, it could just be bloat. Over feeding. Dont feed her for about a day. If she has white moss like growth starting to grow from her fins, that is called Ick. You would need to go to the pet store, and get drops for the water. Also, what are you feeding her? bettas like betta pellets, live,frozen or freezed dried bloodworms. make sure she is on a healthy diet. Check these tips out, and im sure its one of these things I mentioned. Im sure she will be alright!! =)
2006-09-07 17:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by bettaleigh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you describe the fish swimming towards the bottom of the tank or bowl it sounds like it could have a common condition called "ick" this is a fungus that can grow on the fish, and they will glance against objects in their bowl since they don't have any little fingers to scratch with. Fish stores sell medicines to treat ick and it can be cured if caught early. If this is what your fish has you may see a whitish substance on her fins or scales.
Being sideways at the top of the bowl is a bad sign that your fish may not be long for this world. Good luck, and I hope she makes it.
2006-09-08 02:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by strgoddss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way to really know. my betta does weird stuff like that 2 but he's fine. Just make sure u r cleaning the tank and feeding her thats all u can do. maybe put some stress coat in the water if she's freaking out
2006-09-08 02:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by pixiegurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but mine just lay's sideways on the bottom and has been doing so for about 4 mths. Doesn't swim at all. Come's up to eat but it's hard for mine to swim. How long has your's been this way? That's what matters. I thought mine was dying but it's still here. Good luck!
2006-09-08 00:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by allyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but when a fish acts like this, it is awfully sick. Call a fish store. Maybe they can tell you what is wrong and have a medicine to save your fish. Good luck
2006-09-07 23:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your betta went to the fish tank in the sky.
2006-09-07 23:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by MaTt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fish is going to die really soon. If you put it in the freezer it will die faster with no pain or suffering.
2006-09-07 23:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by 0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it in a tank or a bowl? fish should not be in a bowl.
2006-09-07 23:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but i stopped buying betas cause they all died on me. they're pretty boring and they die so fast. i don't take death very lightly so i don't bother with pets that don't live long.
2006-09-08 02:34:39 · answer #9 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should probally take her into the vet and they should tell you whats wrong
2006-09-07 23:40:23 · answer #10 · answered by kittybeargirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋