Why does my betta look like hes struggling to swim?

Why does my betta look like hes struggling to swim?

If your favorite betta fish isn’t swimming the way he should, there is a chance he is suffering from swim bladder disease. Swim bladder disease is a common problem in bettas but is easily treated. Usually caused by over-feeding and constipation, swim bladder disease is not contagious and is easy to treat.

What do you do when your betta fish won’t swim?

What do you do when your betta fish won’t swim?

  1. If your betta is in a community tank, move the fish to a smaller fishbowl.
  2. If the betta is having trouble reaching the surface to breathe, fill the bowl with only a few inches of filtered water.

Why is betta acting weird?

Often caused by a lack of oxygen in your betta’s water, hypoxia can cause your fish to swim in an odd way. Most often they will spend a lot of time at the surface of the tank trying to get oxygen. However, it can also be caused by gill disease and anemia. (Hypoxia can often occur when the water is too warm.

Why does my Betta have a hard time swimming?

Parasitic worms can infest your betta’s stomach and intestines. Which makes it a lot harder for your betta to swim. While parasitic worms aren’t normally fatal, in extreme cases this can happen and can result in swim bladder disease. Swim bladder disease can also be caused by bacterial infections.

Can a betta fish have a defective swim bladder?

And sometimes, bettas are just born with a defective swim bladder. How do you treat a betta fish with these symptoms? If you think swim bladder disease is being caused by constipation or bloating then you should stop feeding your betta for 1-3 days.

Why are my betta fish pacing the glass?

A common problem many betta owners (And fish owners for that matter) have is glass surfing. When you see your fish constantly pacing the glass it’s often a sign that something is wrong. If you want to know why betta glass surfing occurs and what you can do to prevent it then keep reading!

What does it mean when a betta fish is upside down?

Seeing your Betta fish in an upside-down position is a major red flag! Typically, it’s a sign that your fish has swim bladder disease. If they’re still breathing or attempting to move their fins, you can easily tell that there’s still something going on internally.

Parasitic worms can infest your betta’s stomach and intestines. Which makes it a lot harder for your betta to swim. While parasitic worms aren’t normally fatal, in extreme cases this can happen and can result in swim bladder disease. Swim bladder disease can also be caused by bacterial infections.

Why is my Betta hiding in the corner of the tank?

If you notice your betta hiding in the corner of the tank then the most probable cause is that there are not enough hiding places in the tank. When there aren’t enough hiding places, he’s going to try and back up as far as he can to stop other fish or predators from attacking him

What causes constipation and bloating in Betta fish?

Swim Bladder Disorder (SBD) Overfeeding can lead to bloating, constipation, and swim bladder disorder from the digestive tract pressing towards the swim bladder. This is very common among betta’s in captivity because of misinformation or lack of knowledge around how much to feed a betta fish.

How can I tell if my Betta has swim bladder disease?

Lopsided swimming – as well as floating on the surface or sinking to the bottom it’s not uncommon to notice a betta with swim bladder disease swimming on his side or swimming lopsidedly. Struggling to maintain a normal position – This is a classic one.