I've had my fish for about 7 months. He's been a healthy fish up until two days ago, when I found him floating at the top of his bowl. At first he was floating upright, he would still swim, and seemed really lethargic, but he has gotten worse. He's floating on his side at the top of water, and he looks like he might be having trouble breathing. I don't see any kind of fungus on him, I don't keep him with other fish so he has not been injured. I've looked up illnesses for betta's but nothhing really matches his sypmtoms. I really love my fish and I don't want to see him die. Please help.
2007-05-28 10:42:19 · 7 answers · asked by paulina c 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
This could be one of two things either constipation or a swim bladder infection. Try not feeding him for a day and then offering him a softened green pea. If he will eat it, it will help with constipation within a day.
If that doesn't work it's a swim bladder infection and he will need to be treated with an antibiotic. Furanace or Maracyn TC would be the best choices. Just treat as directed on the package.
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2007-05-28 11:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had bettas do that before and paradise fish at first I thought she was pregnant eventually she bloated and died she is dying and there is nothing you can do I think sorry bettas go to the surface and get air you can add an aeraotor and give oxygen to the tank, also change a third of the water good luck
You can get no ich and dechlor try feeding her live worms they love them if he is still eating
2007-05-28 10:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by jigadee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be some kind of swim bladder problem. Or that he's just old. A betta's lifespan is about 2 years, and considering most petstore betta's are about a year old already when you buy them, he could be getting up there in age (I'm assuming you got him from a petstore). Just keep researching, and keep him clean and as comfortable as you can.
2007-05-28 11:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to say but your fish is probably dead. The best thing you can do is try to call a vet fast.
2007-05-28 11:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by J P 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
chek a pet shop or a vet
2007-05-28 10:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
put him out of his misery dude and let him go down the toilet. Continue his legacy by getting another one of his kind.
2007-05-28 10:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by (*_*) 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋
he might be bloated
2007-05-28 10:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by leopard_girl9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋