My beta fish keeps turning and swirling at the top of the fish bowl and then he sits at the bottom on his back
2007-09-10 03:30:10 · 6 answers · asked by Louise 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Thanks so much!
2007-09-10 04:05:04 · update #1
He has been at the bottom of the bowl for a few hours. My friend says her fish always do this but he has been there for the longest time HELP!
2007-09-10 06:45:03 · update #2
And now he is turning white. Is he dead?
2007-09-10 10:58:13 · update #3
Change the water more often and get some new food. If you have been feeding out of the same jar of food for more than a couple of months it has gone bad. Bacteria and mold set up easily in fish food, causing gas in the gut of the fish when consumed. Can also cause serious internal infection and can eventually kill. Old food also has little if no nutritional value. Ideally you should replace fish food monthly. Flakes do not last long at all, maybe a couple of weeks at best. Feed your betta 3 times a week not 3 times a day. They need only minimal amount to stay healthy. 5 pellets every other day is more than enough. Or one medium sized flake every other day. You will never get to the bottom of even the smallest jar of food.
2007-09-10 04:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's absolutely normal behavior for a betta, especially in a small confined space like you have him in
You should get at least a 2.5 gallon tank with heater and filter and a live plant, as soon as you put him in there you will see a change in behavior
He will be much more active and rest on your live plant which is beautiful to watch
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/caring_for_bettas.html
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-09-10 15:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has he any kind of filter or pump in the tank he could be oxygen starved,
fish should never be kept in bowls tanks only,whether its a goldfish up to marine fish,they need a filter and pump regular water changes and plants .
check the nitrite nitrate and ammonia in the bowl and if high do a small water change
2007-09-10 11:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, Sounds to me like he has a swimblater infection add some aquarium salt to the tank, and slowly increase the temp to 86 degrees F over the next day or two. Best of luck.
2007-09-10 10:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by fishbarn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do an immediate water change and add a pinch of aquarium salt (which helps his electrolyes internally) and then dose him with Myacin or other anti bacterial meds. Do this for 9 days and make sure your tank is not cycling and causing the problem.
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2007-09-10 13:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dark Angel Rogue 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Change the water. Add a plant.
2007-09-10 10:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋