View Full Version : Sideways swimmig Betta
ConnerFish
09-27-2005, 8:34 PM
I have two bettas that share a divided tank. One is fine and happy. The other while still eating (or at least trying) is swimming on its left side. It also seems that he can't go down but im not sure. Is this a swim bladder problem or something else? Also what can I do to make him better if that is at all possible? Is he suffering? Any help would be great! Thank you.
TheMightyQueenPixie
09-28-2005, 6:27 AM
Could be swim bladder...Could be constipation...Dont feed him for 2 days and see what happens. Could also just be age...All kinds of funky things can happen in the "advanced" years...
ConnerFish
09-28-2005, 6:38 PM
Thanks! Should I try the pea thing?
TheMightyQueenPixie
09-28-2005, 7:15 PM
You could try, but he probably wont bother with it...
telecubby
10-03-2005, 11:33 AM
always WITHOUT DELAY flush a sideways swimming betta !
so you don't risk chance of getting the swimmy botcholism on your sunken turtle foot.
telecubby
10-03-2005, 11:36 AM
sorry im still a bit freaked about the message I read about red ants running into a tank & attacking the fish :idea2:
telecubby
10-03-2005, 11:37 AM
sideways swimming betta's are not an invasive species