Its not dead because his fins are "flapping" !
2007-01-11 11:59:46 · 13 answers · asked by SOinLOVEwithHIM 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It depends on what position it's in on the top of the water. If it's upright, it's just breathing. That's what Bettas do. Any other position, sideways or belly up, it's sick. If that's the case, do some research to see if you can save it by giving it medications or creating a different environment, etc.
2007-01-11 12:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be ill, or he could basic be bored. the two way, a greater tank ought to truly help him sense greater efficient. (there's a spectacular 5-gallon kit offered at maximum Walmart shops for around $30.) of direction, you would be wanting a heater too. You did no longer say what the temperature of your water is, so i'm no longer able to assert if something is definately incorrect there or no longer. yet once you have no longer have been given a heater, the temperature probable is a controversy. (do no longer positioned a heater into your a million gallon even with the indisputable fact that, you will overheat it, wait till you will get the 5 gallon.) ignore approximately Twizzle, each and every thing she typed is thoroughly incorrect. looking after a Betta properly isn't any diverse than looking after the different tropical fish. and prefer another fish, they DO like having room to swim.
2016-10-07 00:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually not if they are healthy and in good living conditions. They will go up to gulp some air but usually will swim around everywhere. If yours is staying near the top and not building a nest, then he may be cold (check the water temp) to make sure it's close to 80F degrees, make sure the water is clean so ammonia and nitrites aren't collecting. Check him over carefully too, often if they are infected or ill, they will stay close to the water surface.
2007-01-11 12:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he seems to be stuck to the top of the tank and can't seem to get to swim down and stay down without floating back to the top he has swim bladder disease. Get some JUNGLE FUNGUS ELIMINATOR. It clears up fungus and bacteria fast. You will notice a difference in his swimming control in a couple of days.
2007-01-11 13:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to put an air bubblier in the tank a lot of fish go to the top of the tank because there is not much air in the tank.
2007-01-11 12:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by TRICIA T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Betas are top feeders meaning they swin at the top of the tank in hope of food. There is nothing wrong with it. It is completely natural!
2007-01-11 12:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettas are anabantoids, which means they can breathe atmospheric air thanks to a unique organ called the labyrinth. This accounts for their ability to thrive in low-oxygen water conditions that would kill most other fish, such as rice paddies, slow-moving streams, drainage ditches, and large puddles.
2007-01-11 12:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by merrilee s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is he sideways? does he look ok otherwise? he could be constipated or have swim bladder disorder. this is going to sound weird but try feeding little bits of green peas. take the outside off and chop up the insides til its the size of his food. you can try to feed him with tweezers or forceps -- you don't want to just drop it in and let it sink to the bottom.
2007-01-11 12:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they need air to live
2007-01-15 09:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does that too but when it sees me it starts to go to the middle, its going to be fine
2007-01-11 12:54:21 · answer #10 · answered by jedi_knight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋