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If your betta is swimming sideways the cause is probably intestinal gas/constipation or swim bladder disorder. Both can be caused by overfeeding or not giving your betta a varied diet. Try feeding your betta green peas which have been removed from the shell and broken up. This acts as a laxative and will help relieve your fish of constipation. If your betta is not eating, you can try fasting it for a day or two. Sometimes a couple of days of not feeding the fish will help the problem pass. Once you have fasted the betta, try feeding it a pea again.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen a betta "falls sideways" it's a sign he has a swim bladder infection. Cut down on food and he should be better soon.
A swim bladder infection can be caused by over feeding. A bloated stomach can cause the swim bladder to shift, making the betta unable to stay upright.
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∙ 11y agoSometimes they just do that, or sleep floating, or lying on the bottom. As long as they swim normally when awake, don't worry about it.
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∙ 12y agono because it would just float up and you would think its dead
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∙ 13y agohe's in pain i would think....?
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∙ 14y agoyes
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What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
How many fish can a betta eat?
Betta fish do not eat fish.
Are Betta Fish omnivores?
No betta fish are carnivores.
What Can kill a betta fish other than a betta fish?
Well, if you love your Betta fish, then it should live by itself. But if you add another Betta to your current Betta fish's tank, then they will start a fight because Betta Fish are Siamese fighting fish and if one Betta is in contact of another Betta, the possible reason would be a fight between them two.
What is a betta?
A betta is a fish of the species Betta, especially Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish.
Can boy betta fish be with a boy betta fish?
yes
Does Cuba have Betta fish?
Sure we have betta fish in cuba
Are Betta fish genetically engineered?
betta fish are specifically bred for fighting
Can a male betta fish be living in the same fish tank with a female betta fish?
No. Betta fish will attack each other no matter the sex.
Why are Betta fish called Betta fish?
becuse thay bite other fish
Can cats eat betta fish?
NO!!!!! They should not eat betta fish...but if your cat has then call a vet, and don't get anymore betta Fish!
Will betta fish eat crackers?
I believe you mean Betta fish. No, it should be fine. You can treat you Betta fish by giving them bloodworms!
