Betta laying on substrate

Not a good sign, check parameters and do a WC accordingly.

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What's the temp of your tank? If it's too cool fish will slowdown and if you want to you may put it in it's own dish or shallow tank so it can surface easier, the rest may help, if it's sick it wouldn't hurt to keep it on it's own.

FishFanMan said:

Not a good sign, check parameters and do a WC accordingly.

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what is WC?

Addlewood said:

what is WC?

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Water Change (At least in this context... not a Water Closet, that's entirely different)

I had my betta in a 15 gallon tank but they sold me a tank that was tall- didn't know that was bad- so just bought a 10 gallon long tank vs high tank and used white sand with 50% original water from the 15 gallon tank. Now it is super cloudy. I was going to let it sit for 24 hours but I'm worried the sand might be an issue for him. The Petco employee that told me I shouldn't have the tall tank (btw was a Petco employee that SOLD me the tall tank) said natural white sand was best for bettas but now wondering if I should have just done the store bought rocks. Seems like no matter how much I read about bettas and try to do the right thing, I keep upsetting him and he keeps going to the bottom and staying there for days. Yes, I cycle my water weekly, yes I have a light, filtration system (not too strong) and a heater.