He has been swimming in this position for about 2 days and is losing color, what could it be and what can I do, help me
https://v.redd.it/anhynrjqx05g1
Posted by Menino_mal_official
6 Comments
Autistic_Badger507 on
I am a complete beginner so I can’t help you! However, I would suggest that you answer all the questions given by automod. It will be easier for others to help you out! I hope you find a solution!
DesertWolf95 on
How are the parameters of your tank? Temp? And how strong is your filter flow?How old is he and what do you have for plants/decor?
The80sgeek-666 on
Definitely could be water quality. Water quality and lack of nutrients will cause Bettas to lose color. Is this at least a 5 gallon? And does it have a heater? These are essential and REQUIRED. Under 5 gallons makes it hard to keep stable water and low ammonia. It also causes more stress, especially since he has shorter fins. Short fins actually prefer a minimum of 10 gallons.
No heater is really bad as Bettas are tropical. No heater means weak immune system and lethargic, sickly behavior, eventually death or illness. Also his food should be either Hikari, Bug Bites, or Finsect brand. Something reputable and not full of fillers like commercials brand (API, Tetra, etc.).
Test your water. If your tank is uncycled and doesn’t have any live plants, thats about a 50/50 chance (maybe more) of a death sentence for you fish, as you have no nutrients or beneficial bacteria helping the tank thrive and stabilizing the water. If it is uncycled, live plants would at least create a source to build beneficial bacteria and stabilize the water. Slowly but they definitely help an uncycled tank
I’m also hoping you conditioned the water and used tap instead of purified or distilled. I’m thinking based on this video, your water quality is bad and your setup is worse. Please read up on essentials for betta care. Test the water and ensure adequate care, he’s not looking good.
Heather_Bea on
He isn’t strange, your tank conditions are killing him.
1. You need to take a sample of your water into your local fish store or petstore and have it tested. Most likely it is starting to Cycle.
2. What Water Conditioner did you use?
3. Get a heater, it’s not about being in sun or anything, but houses are cold.
You can absolutely save his life if you take action. Failing to do anything will result in killing him.
Traditional_Echo4932 on
Betta are labyrinth fish so they need to take gulps of air every once in a while. They almost always die if flow is too strong, water is too cold or the water is too high. Once they become sick it’s better to lower the water height or get a longer tank so the betta can reach for air easier. I do not recommend square tanks or tall tanks for betta fish.
Your fish looks like it is struggling to swim high for gulps of air, meaning it is oxygen deprived
Betta fish will hang near the top of the tank if they are weak/sick because they will not need to spend energy to take that next breath of air
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I am a complete beginner so I can’t help you! However, I would suggest that you answer all the questions given by automod. It will be easier for others to help you out! I hope you find a solution!
How are the parameters of your tank? Temp? And how strong is your filter flow?How old is he and what do you have for plants/decor?
Definitely could be water quality. Water quality and lack of nutrients will cause Bettas to lose color. Is this at least a 5 gallon? And does it have a heater? These are essential and REQUIRED. Under 5 gallons makes it hard to keep stable water and low ammonia. It also causes more stress, especially since he has shorter fins. Short fins actually prefer a minimum of 10 gallons.
No heater is really bad as Bettas are tropical. No heater means weak immune system and lethargic, sickly behavior, eventually death or illness. Also his food should be either Hikari, Bug Bites, or Finsect brand. Something reputable and not full of fillers like commercials brand (API, Tetra, etc.).
Test your water. If your tank is uncycled and doesn’t have any live plants, thats about a 50/50 chance (maybe more) of a death sentence for you fish, as you have no nutrients or beneficial bacteria helping the tank thrive and stabilizing the water. If it is uncycled, live plants would at least create a source to build beneficial bacteria and stabilize the water. Slowly but they definitely help an uncycled tank
I’m also hoping you conditioned the water and used tap instead of purified or distilled. I’m thinking based on this video, your water quality is bad and your setup is worse. Please read up on essentials for betta care. Test the water and ensure adequate care, he’s not looking good.
He isn’t strange, your tank conditions are killing him.
1. You need to take a sample of your water into your local fish store or petstore and have it tested. Most likely it is starting to Cycle.
2. What Water Conditioner did you use?
3. Get a heater, it’s not about being in sun or anything, but houses are cold.
4.[ Read up on the Nitrogen Cycle](https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/nitrogen-cycle). Typically fish tanks need several weeks to build up Beneficial Bacteria to make fish tanks safe.
You can absolutely save his life if you take action. Failing to do anything will result in killing him.
Betta are labyrinth fish so they need to take gulps of air every once in a while. They almost always die if flow is too strong, water is too cold or the water is too high. Once they become sick it’s better to lower the water height or get a longer tank so the betta can reach for air easier. I do not recommend square tanks or tall tanks for betta fish.
Your fish looks like it is struggling to swim high for gulps of air, meaning it is oxygen deprived
Betta fish will hang near the top of the tank if they are weak/sick because they will not need to spend energy to take that next breath of air
Filter is way too high! He’s exhausted!!