How do I cure my betta fish or is he dieing?

Question

I been haveing having a problem with my betta fish, he seem to have an air bubble stuck by his gills.He also stays to the surface of the water.What can I do?

Answer 1

bettas breathe at the top of the water so they like to hang out up there a lot.

what you are describing might be ammonia poisoning though. if you think he is spending too much time at the top you could try changing the water. bettas love a frequent water change.

the airbubble by the gills i have never witnessed. you can go to nippyfish.net and see some pictures of common betta illnesses so if your fish gets one you will know.

Answer 2

Males build "bubble nests" for females to lay their eggs in...you don't need a female for a male to exhibit this behaviour. If you think your fish is dying, try putting some salt (not a whole lot) in his water. Sometimes this is enough to "shock" some life back into him. I once had a betta whose bowl fell off the shelf (helped by my cat). When I went to pick him up he was within a mm of becoming sushi...he lived for another 3 years without a tail. I've never had a betta live that long...Good luck!

Answer 3

I had one as a teenager and when he stay near the top it was not long when he pass away.
they like small tanks and are not big swimmers.
unless his in a devived tank with a female alone his not building a nest

you can buy drops to treat some condishion for fish ask a fish shop or vet

Answer 4

dear I know, is a bad thing. I had the same problem with my betta fish. He died. I hope will not happen to you.

Answer 5

that may not be an air bubble it could be a tumor.He probably won't be around much longer...sorry

Answer 6

there isn't much yopu can do have you tried pushing him back under the water surface?