Beta Fish Sitting Upright/Laying down????

Question

Well my Beta Timon is about to reach its 2 years with me and i noticied hes been sitting upright for a couple days. I thought it was normal at first because he still comes for food and such. But then after that he started to lay down at the bottom of the tank. He comes up for air, comes up for food and thats it then slowly goes right back down to the bottom. I cleaned his tank and everything but he's still doing it. Can anyone tell me why or if i should start looking for a new fish =*(

Answer 1

that sounds like constipation
Constipation can strike your betta just like it can you. It is unpleasant but can eventually kill your betta if not treated.

CAUSES:

One of the main reasons a betta becomes constipated is because their main diet is too rich. If you are feeding blood worms or brine shrimp on a daily basis, you can give your betta constipation. Another common cause of constipation is lack of variety in a betta's diet. An easy solution for this is alternating between food types for meals, such as a few pellets in the morning and flakes at night, brine shrimp the next day, etc. A third cause of constipation may be overfeeding at meal times.

PREVENTION:

Some betta owners fast (do not feed) their betta for one day per week to cleanse the betta's system. This is a useful method to prevent constipation, especially if live or frozen foods are fed on a regular basis. Another feeding option thought to prevent constipation is splitting a betta's feeding up into two small meals per day, rather than one larger meal. This reduces the amount of food intake at one time and allows the betta's system to process it easier. Always remember a betta's stomach is about the size of his eyeball, so a little food goes a long way. Variety in a betta's diet is important both to prevent constipation, and insure they are receiving the necessary nutrients to stay healthy.

DIAGNOSIS:

A constipated betta will have an unusually swollen abdomen but in all other rights appear and act normally.

TREATMENT:

Treatment for constipation is rather simple and can be cured very quickly. As mentioned above try to feed your betta a more varied diet and possibly smaller portion sizes.

To rid yourself of the constipation problem, fast your betta for 24-48 hours. Next, take a cooked pea and peel it. Feed a small portion of it to your betta on the end of a flat toothpick. Within the next day or so you should see the swelling go down and a few little deposits at the bottom of the tank. Watch to make sure your betta is going to the bathroom, as this will mean the constipation is subsiding.

NOTE: if your betta continues to swell after treatment of constipation and you are noticing that he is having bowel movements, something else could be the problem like Dropsy, Bloat, Swim Bladder Disorder, or a tumor.

Additional procedures:

Clean water is always important for a betta, but is especially beneficial for any betta facing an illness.

Always keeping your betta warm, between 76-82 degrees, will also help them to feel more comfortable and raise their immune system.




Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

I have often seen a beta sit upright inside his tank or in an ornament. How is your Beta lying down? Is he lying on his side at the bottom of the tank or simply sitting at the bottom?
If he is lying on his side then there may not be much you can do. try feeding him some frozen peas with the hull off and put into small pieces to treat swim bladder disease check your pH,ammonia and nitrate levels and make sure that they are all stable. Did you know that betas benefit from a heater and filter? If you don't have either of those I would pick one up. A cheap sponge filter can run you 5 dollars and a filter 5 dollars too. All of these can make the difference between life and death with your beta. Don't go looking for a new fish while yours still has a chance!
Hope I could help!

Answer 3

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