10 ways to tell if a betta fish is dying - Betta fish informational video

10 ways to tell if a betta fish is dying
Betta fish live for 2-7 years. If your betta is dying from simple old age, you will be able to see warning signs for months in advance.
1. Lethargy
2. Fading Color
3. Hunched Back
4. Dropsy
5. Laying Down
6. Frequent Breathing
7. Decreased Appetite
8. Slow Reactions
9. Nitrite Poisoning
10. Fish TB
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[@raylyn6764]

RIP to all the fishes who didn’t make it. Bought my beta fish exactly two years ago from today and just found him dead about 30 minutes ago 😔

[@brainy717]

SIP (Swim in peace)

[@releasethealbum6190]

im so sorry, i feel your pain. your betta is in a perfect place now. you treated them well :)

[@mikaela2879]

It’s ok, I feel bad for you

[@MoONLIGHT-db3nt]

im so sorry.

[@Avayix008]

Don't worry, ur fish will be a angel and he or she might be on top of u the whole time

[@theresamaria2974]

My betta fish (Blue) died last night. I guess he was already sick when I realised he didn’t ate much and was at the bottom of his tank and not swimming happily like he was before. Spent around 5 hrs staying up with him so he didn’t died alone. Broke my heart to see him in pain and fighting to be strong but i was glad i was with him. Love you Blue! 🤍🤍

[@amandadunn1238]

I'm sorry for your loss! Sounds like he was a lucky fish to have a loving owner. Our Betta is named Bluey. He is over 2 yrs old and he looks so bad. I think he isn't going to last much longer. He is such a good and sweet boy. I will literally cry my eyes out when he goes.

[@NaydeenHhog]

My betta i just got him in march and now he's showing the same thing as yours,he isn't wanting to eat, he's just always sleeping bellow and his just turning pale

[@petralian]

My betta, also called Blue… is also laying very silently on the bottom of the tank in her little cave and not engaged in anything… 😭 not sure if she’s old or dying. She used to get so excited whenever I showed my face 😭

[@theresamaria2974]

@@amandadunn1238 Sorry for the late reply! To be honest i feel like its the opposite where i am the one who is lucky enough to have him in my life🤍 How’s Bluey doing now if you dont mind me asking?

[@theresamaria2974]

@@NaydeenHhog oh no, i am so sorry to hear this 😭 sometimes some things we cannot control in life but i hoped your betta is doing fine now

[@kaykayslife2795]

I lost my betta fish hours ago. I loved him so much! He was getting ill for months , but this time...my beloved lani thank you for spending a year with me!! You are very special . I love you so much💖🐠💙❣️

[@Person-gd3ew]

Same :( Oh my god Lani was the name of mine too!

[@lonelyhamster85]

Just found Finny @ the bottom of the tank this morning. He had been moving less and less these last few days so I knew something was up. Had him almost a year and he was so lively 💜 Gotta tell my daughter the news when she gets home from school 😔 RIP Finny

[@strdakx5504]

Aww :( 😭 I’m so sorry

[@favatifamily6636]

I feel your pain my has the same thing wrong with him

[@jakekidflash8004]

I lost mine today he was a red betta and he loved me every time I would come to the fish tank he would speed to the front of the tank to see me Rest In Peace Nemo you were a great fish 🐟

[@bellarosegreenfaewitch7853]

Omg same here. I just lost my red betta little mermaid

[@xumf]

i lost my red betta today it had dropsy and i couldn’t do anything about it :(

[@jakekidflash8004]

@@xumf sorry for your lost

[@jakekidflash8004]

@Emily Mendoza sorry for your loss

[@jakekidflash8004]

@@bellarosegreenfaewitch7853 sorry for your loss

[@jaypipeup8054]

Phew! My fish is perfectly fine! Has a lot of energy is very smart knows her owner nothing bad for now..

[@1.Uzi.1]

Mine just died,he was my favorite fish from my tank :(

[@zoellaclaire1137]

does your beta swim like along the sides on the tank? mine is and it like scares me

[@jaypipeup8054]

@@zoellaclaire1137 yes that’s normal and if the fish is swimming towards the direction your in that means they’ve made a connection with you

[@smolfishyboi7887]

@@1.Uzi.1 same man :(((

[@Diaphat]

Most of my bettas I've had over the years died of old age, but the dropsy threw me for a loop. As you can imagine, I freaked out because he (just over a period of a week) grew a massive belly, then keeled over. He didn't seem to suffer too badly, as he ate as normal. Heck, the little guy laid on his side most of the time, but when I got the food, he swam with all his might to get it. The last night was the hardest, as he was laying in the gravel on his side; he tried moving his head to the top, but couldn't move his body. Thankfully, he seemed to pass in his sleep.

[@kayleekiecker2241]

How come I am so sad about losing my dear Guppie? Was it because I bought him for my cute little niece and it was such a fun memory to decorate his tank? Or is it because my aging mom loved to talk to him as he swam and fluttered around? Or is it because he always knew when it was breakfast, along with the other critters in our home, and greeted me with excitement every time? Oh Guppie. For a fish that I never thought I wanted, you sure made a sweet impact on my life. Thank you for those memories.

[@A38540]

My beta past away today. He lived for 1 year and 50 weeks, so sad he didn’t make it to 2. He did have a big lump on his back that we didn’t know what was, but the pet shop said he would be fine and gave us medicine to put in the water. This video was very helpful though.

[@bumbleberry6746]

I’ve had my betta for less than a week, he was supper pretty when I bought him, he’s starting to dull a lot and his fins aren’t as pretty, he’s always in the corner of the tank and he doesn’t move much, I’m really worried and I feel really bad

[@paytonmacneill6340]

How big is your tank? Is it the proper size, temperature and is the water the right pH level? Like did you add conditioner to the water? also what are u feeding it and what decorations do u have?

[@amanparthivkrishnan3348]

Try adding almond leaves or almond leaf essence

[@threshkate2788]

Mine too. My male crowntail betta😔

[@derinadepetoye1887]

Same with mine. But it’s bc u probs have a small tank. I looked it up. They said if your betta isn’t moving a lot then that’s means it bored or tired. This is caused bc ur tank is small. Most people thing it’s bc ur betta is lonely. No it’s not. Bettas don’t get lonely. It’s just recommended to buy rocks and plants and little caves for your betta to play in. Don’t get it another betta fish to play with. Bettas actually fight a lot when they are together and may kill themselves.

[@samanthabratley7561]

To me, that sounds like stress or boredom.

[@melaniec8502]

i had my betta for a day and a half before he passed, and he was rapidly breathing/slowly reacting, but i thought it was just stress. all the perimeters in the water were ideal and i didnt know what i did wrong🥺 im thinking i either bought him sick or i stressed him out too much when i did my water change, i didnt see any aesthetic signs of illness when i bought him. rip bubble💔

[@NiqhtOppositez]

Literally just happened to me. I bought everything necessary I don’t know where I went wrong. I feel so bad.

[@Person-gd3ew]

@@NiqhtOppositez did you cycle the tank? Also sometimes they sell sick bettas :(

[@ghoulei]

I know I’m a little few months late, but thank you! This helped, I was worried because my sister is at Utah for a few months and I was worried why her fish wasn’t eating.

[@taeyanglover4eva]

My betta fish Slade was completely healthy. He was bright red, swam around his tank alert and with purpose. He was always very curious and looked at everyone that walked by, but a few days ago, he was floating sideways at the top as if he was having issues with his swim bladder. I decided to fast him for one day thinking that maybe he was constipated. He began to act normal again yesterday. Today, I checked on him and he was floating side ways again. I thought that maybe his water needed to be changed and tank cleaned so I did that. When I got back home, he was floating at the top dead so I honestly don’t know what was wrong with him. I only had him for 5 months since I took him from my university’s science lab so I do not know how old he actually was before I took him since he was already at adult size when I was able to take him home.

[@RealtalkjamaicansBlogspot]

That happened to my bata and the issue was the water temperature I fixed that and he was good until I put a female fish in his tank with a glass partition and he died after stressing out 😢

[@lexiwuzhear]

my betta eyes are a bit foggy but i did go through a period where his feeding schedule was very inconsistent (i was struggling to take care of myself too) and i haven’t been cleaning his tank as often because it is winter rn. i’ve heard those could lead to foggy eyes but he is also pretty lazy recently so i’m getting worried. this video was so helpful it hard to watch. i guess time will only tell at this point.

[@AddictionToAwareness]

We've had Mr. Moon for about 4 years now!!! But I can see that his time is nigh😭 you've brought us so much joy Mr. Moon. We'll miss you

[@kourtneyhook9187]

Yep mine is dying of age :'(

[@avarivera7058]

Mine to😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@evynlennon]

Same 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gottikid8185]

same :/

[@evynlennon]

@@gottikid8185 enjoy it while it lasts :)

[@nerissagarcia4945]

Sameee I’m so sad idk what to do 💔💔💔

[@zarinly4549]

My betta just died yesterday. I thought he was just sleeping. I noticed that his fin is not moving. I guess its normal so i ignore it. The next morning he's floating on his tank. 😢 didn't thought it could be the last video i took the other day, he was fine and happy. 😭 MAX🥀 2/21 5/21

[@strdakx5504]

Nooo 😭😭😭

[@semrahidic3630]

my betta had most of these signs and passed away yesterday :( i only had him for 8 months and i noticed he was getting a little tired over the past week and then he stayed in the corner and died. rip I really loved him.

[@bluelily71]

Can I know if your betta had trouble breathing? I don't know why but this few days, my betta seems choking while gulping air. Normally he will go to the surface to gulp air like any normal betta would do. But now, everytimes he gulped the air, he seems to took several gulp and jerking while doing it.

[@semrahidic3630]

@@bluelily71 Sort of. He would definitely spend a lot more time at the surface and attempt to get air, the only part I am not sure about is jerking. I'm sorry if this didn't answer your question and I hope your betta will be fine

[@amigo_time8338]

Yeah my betta was ill...and also stressed out because, my fish got stuck in a decoration in the middle. My betta fish also was like not moving that straight and never ate too much after that. I love you blueberry...Shes in my channel but im fine now you dont have to check...Thank you for posting this video, im going to get a new betta fish and now i know this.

[@SnowyWarrior]

I have an old female betta (Speckles) and she is slowing down, today she really began to breath hard and is lying on the tank floor. All tank parameters are good and her tankmates are all fine, so I'm prey sure its the age. I just hope to keep her comfy

[@roxannesookdeo-macias3596]

I just lost 3 of my fish yesterday and i'm heartbroken rip glowy glow and pancake....

[@juniorgarcia4273]

I just lost Smoggie yesterday ... I had him over two years ... He was a Vail tail I'm heart broken ...... RIP my friend

[@sofia9127]

RIP my dear Yuki. I love you immensely. Thanks for spending two years with me. I hope you loved your home and enjoyed this time with me too. I knew you were sick when I saw you hanging out in your rock for days on end… it wasn’t like you. You’d normally sleep on top of your rock in the same spot every night and would be out and about. A part of me knew it was coming but I wasn’t prepared. I hope you passed away peacefully. I’ll see you again in heaven one day 💙 I love you my boy…

[@gameshowable]

I lost my blue beta male today. It hurt me so bad. I changed his water....he swam then when I went to lift up his tank....he was in between his plastic plants. He was lifeless ad when I shook the tank a little he came out...but he was upside down...it was just a split second while I changed my girl betas tank. I had him first....I will miss him so much 😞

[@chaoticalized]

Just 1 betta of mine doesn't move really My family thought its dead but when I touch the glass.. *It panics*

[@derinadepetoye1887]

Lmao same that’s actually normal bc bettas get stressed when you touch near it but it actually loves to look at u bc it won’t get bored

[@releasethealbum6190]

same here, but i think my betta is really sad since he has a hunched back and his fins arent really going up and his colors are fading :(

[@DazeyJellyfish]

He was sleeping then

[@articninja6342]

My fishie might be getting older, cuz I rlly don't know what age I got him from, usually he's speedy and always eats his food, but yesterday he kinda just become more inactive and didn't eat food.. I might have to give him lesser food.. and observe him to be sure

[@andyl8055]

My boy Sunny is about to pass. He started suffering eye problems months ago and missing his food. I stayed with him and guided him to it, but recently he’s been missing a lot and stopped eating altogether, just lying on the bottom of the tank. It’s been five days without food now and he’s hardly moving. Rest in peace Sunny sweetheart. 3 years old. Daddy loves you.

[@soarjordan2493]

I just got my beta 3days ago I have done everything right but mine is laying down frequent breathing and is lazy? Anyone help me?

[@evynlennon]

indeed it is lazy. mine is to and is perfectly fine it is currently 2 yrs old

[@amadeabodea4361]

Mine is exactly the same, he doesn t eat, or play with me🥺, i bought it just a few hours ago, but i love him soo muchh

[@ericschannel983]

you: *says red belly* Me: *my betta fish colour is red*

[@ajay__AK]

My newly bought beta pet ,Lemh, made bubble nest within 3 days..I'm sure he is happy..plz pray for his life longitivity 😊

[@jacobcoffman3269]

I haven’t changed his water in months because I’ve been short on money and he was fading color and doesn’t move barely eats food and I’ve only had him for two months I finally got new water and am about to change it I hope he pulls through

[@ssips6]

From your videos I save my fish thanks

[@itchiko_hikohashi7801]

I have one and he is name is lightning. I have him 7 years. He had all of this. System. I thought he was too old to move around and all stuff. And he just died today, I love him, I keep crying all night and I still can't stop crying. He was my only 7 years fish. Take care of him everything 😢😭and he's my favorite one, and he's my only one fish

[@andengandeng888]

Sorry to hear that. I'm crying too coz I feared my fish might die. He is sick😭

[@undefeatedsaber9543]

My betta passed away 2 hours ago from my negligence. He got an Ich and by the time I noticed it was too late. I got him medicine but he didn’t make it. At least he was happy for 9 whole months, and he stayed strong until I got back home from work.

[@sweetnsournugget2609]

RIP Finnegan Toross Bubbles The best betta lived for 7 years and was a great betta fish

[@amysanchez3699]

I'm working on saving Lucifer now. I've had him for 6 months and over the past week he's been lethargic more and more. I have raised the heat in the tank and medicated him. So many of the posts are symptoms he has. I didn't know what it could be until I felt his water and I thought it was too cold. I'm hoping that's all it is.

[@karmatheoverlord7659]

7 signs confirmed :(

[@evynlennon]

im so sorry enjoy the time it has with u

[@poojabudhathoki5820]

I found my baby betta fish (lily) died this mrng ani cried my heart out ... I hope every baby lives long

[@chiimxnchu8029]

Ouh,so that's why my fish started to fade colors :< My betta fish just died this morning,I was going to feed him,but he's not moving :( I just bought him last week 🥺😭

[@chiimxnchu8029]

@@7saiz Ooo

[@kshimochasingh5317]

My also

[@naveenkumar-eg3nt]

I am having betta for last 3 months

[@ellacampanelli4165]

I’ve had my betta for 6 mouths. He is suffering from fin rot. He isn’t himself and has all those symptoms.

[@chiimxnchu8029]

@@ellacampanelli4165 im very srry to hear that 😭🥺

[@noahj_official]

I bought my Beta a week ago and today morning I went to check upon her and feed her, she’s dead😢 I’m still having a hope that she’ll move around but nevertheless she’s gone 😣 I don’t have any experience in taking care of fishes but still I attempted to watch many videos for her (Memo) 😔 I hope she is in peace now

[@bionicmwsmarty327]

I had my betta for about two months and he died today, I remember bringing him home and seeing him greet me everyday, I don’t know where I messed up and I feel so guilty

[@bikoman813]

Lol when you said decreased appetite my beta always eats

[@1.Uzi.1]

Mine just died today,I got my betta when he was 2 years old,he will always be my favorite:(

[@rainehanc240]

Oof mine died already yesterday. I didn't know what to do.. I wish I had power to prevent it from dying

[@1.Uzi.1]

Mine just died today :(

[@rainehanc240]

@@1.Uzi.1 Oof :( Sorry for your loss, although I lost a lot of fish and pets I've owned in the past

[@1.Uzi.1]

@@rainehanc240 I might be late for that but,sorry for your lost

[@beannugget0480]

Im so annoyed at myself, because I noticed my betta acting weird, lethargy and bloated stomach, but I thought nothing of it, then the stomach returned to normal but the lethargy stayed, did some basic research, it was all pointing to him resting, but also could have been very serious and I did nothing of it. Two months later, (now) i found him almost completely immobile, at the bottom of the tank not eating and with a very bloated belly, I acted immediately, put him in a quarantine tank changed the water etc, my current diagnosis is swim bladder failure, and I think tonight may be my last night with him, all because of my own stupidity. Although pre-emptive, RIP Pascal

[@divya9127]

My precious betta Nemo is no more today 😢 I am just heartbroken 💔 & in tears. I bought him exactly 5 months before and he seemed perfectly fit and fine. Just two days before, I saw him not eating food, not pooping and mostly he would remain at the bottom of the tank inactive. I initially thought it might have been due to change in weather, but I was wrong. He was suffering silently poor thing. I got all the parameters right, used to clean the tank regularly, never overfef him and always used to give it company everyday he would come happily to eat the small pellet food. Yesterday it just inclined one side then started breathing fast through the fins and then sadly today he died. Rest in peace my Nemo. I know he's in heaven.

[@jaredvazquez6211]

noooooo my betta i just bought him a new tank and he’s now doing well 😭🥺

[@masudchowdhury769]

Oh

[@JannyellHines]

Is your betta better now that he has a new tank?

[@kllurfrnds]

i came here to see if my little buddy was dying and it looks like he is. i have no idea how to help him and i feel so helpless. :(

[@person39]

Me too :( I know he must be suffering but my mom doesn’t care about him because he is “just a fish” so she won’t let me upgrade his tank or change his diet. She cares about my guinea pigs but to her my fish doesn’t matter. His name is Crackers and i’m so scared to lose him. Knowing he never got/will get a good shot at life hurt me. He was also my first pet after I lost my dog and he helped me so much but I am not going to be able to help him 😖 I feel so bad for him

[@annad107]

I made a hidey-hole for my betta so he could sleep peacefully without all of my other fish it has plants and has holes that he can go through. Normally he would be out exploring and swimming around. But instead of that he just hides. Is there something I should do? And should I be worried?

[@madcircle1970]

my rescue betta (don't know how old he is) is now just so lethargic and just stares in a corner all day... by the pump. He's healthy and beautiful looking but doesn't have the UMPPH he had before...Checked pH levels, all good. Food, not eating as much as he used to.

[@imjazlynhilario]

I had a Veiltail Betta Male named Tajo I was in the middle of filming Tik Tok drawing and all the sudden I saw that my fish look like something happened to him. I checked if he was still alive but thank gosh he was until I thought at8:15-16 pm he slowly passed away sadly now my mood changed and had custody of two other fishes Laney and Ophelia . Rip Tajo August 22-October 1, 2022 . He was the best first pet fish who never make me feel sim alone now without him nothing will be better he will miss out my birthday, being a future basketball player for high school, and more future upcoming bringings…. Worst first day of October I’ve ever encountered tomorrow or next week is his funeral he will be buried outside of my house .

[@avaobst3881]

I have had my betta for about 2 years maybe, maybe a little over a year and I try everything to keep him alive. He had swim bladder problems, Fin rot, he has popeyed disease he has a lot of problems ever since I moved him from a like a 4 gallon tank to a 10 gallon tank he was just never really better after that. He doesn't have a loss of apatite or anything he always swims super fast when I'm around, and he has play mates ( Sucker fish and some snails) but he was jus never the same after i moved him from his small tank. I don't know if I should euthanize him to put him out of his misery or not. Help!

[@JustEmmy7]

I bought my fish a month and change ago she’s not doing well. She might be sick. She shows signs of these symptoms like lethargy, no appetite, rapid breathing, etc.. She has a planted tank 9.5 gallons, but she didn’t get food for the past 2 days because plants were coming out of substrate. Maybe it messed with nitrate? Any tips? She’s a female Cambodian show fish and I hate to see her like this. I don’t know where I went wrong. I have all the right things and a heat plus a filter… 😞

[@releasethealbum6190]

my betta have all of these, im really praying that he dosen't die, i really hope :(

[@elimckayrikard]

Did he die

[@releasethealbum6190]

@@elimckayrikard yes he did

[@unknownx1950]

@@releasethealbum6190 😭noooo

[@notmsmeatbeam8682]

One of my red betta fish recently had a big tummy which I never seen before so pls lemme know how to fix ot

[@bethanhamer.8669]

My beta is one year old and has always been active , happy and in great condition .he was great then two three days ago he’s not eating , even his blood worms that he lets me feel him wit Th blunt tweezers 😍 don’t know what’s wrong he’s lethargic laid on bottom. His water is fine , he’s no signs of any illness , his slime coat and colour ok . He’s not grasping he’s just laid there . Don’t know what to do 😭feel like I’m loosing him

[@jjwatson41]

My fish is swimming but slowly. He’s completely vertical a lot. Moth to surface and tail down. Any ideas?

[@lobotomysarecool]

my baby Bluey is very lethargic, he’s had a few white scales on his spine that turned into a huge bump. i instantly ran here to try to figure out something that could help but im not sure :( i know he’s a few years old, he is a good fishy. i’ve had him for a year already, just not ready for him to depart :(

[@aliciascruffies9817]

My bettas name is Twizzler. He has a very nice tank and stress free environment. I purchased Twizzler 4 or 5 days ago. He is so thin and pale, but he will not eat and I have tried different types of food☹. He is very active but his neck does have some silver scales which continue to spread. He was pale when I adopted him, but then became a very vibrant red after the first day. But now he is going down hill fast. I do not know what to do and everyone says he is going to pass🤧☹☹☹☹☹☹.

[@pranaykiran6223]

My betta fish's one side of the gill is inflammed and red and not eating for the past week. I wasn't in town for the last two weeks and my dad didn't notice the symptoms . I'm treating with local products and aquarium salt for the last 2 days.. Any suggestions would be helpful

[@TrueAquarium]

If your betta still refuse to eat in the next couple days, nothing you can do.

[@releasethealbum6190]

can someone please help me? i keep my betta at a 2.5 or 3 gallon aquarium. (since i dont have enough money to buy another aquarium but i am saving one) and his color is fading, hes not that active, always at the side of the aquarium, and slowly losing his appetite. i change 25-38% of water every once in a week. why is he sad? i dont want him to die, i just got him last week!

[@oonooooooooo]

i’ve had my beta fish for three years now and i’m very worried he’s dying :/ i want him to make it, but it’s really inevitable so i’m just worried he is suffering/in pain.

[@oliviavassar9565]

my four year old betta is currently a lot lazier then usual and doesn’t move that often, i’m worried but i hope he passes peacefully, i’m not sure if i can do anything to help because he’s a little dull and lethargic

[@oliviavassar9565]

i have him in a 10 gallon tank with sponge filter and heater, i don’t know what to do to help

[@lilybostic2377]

My beta is swimming (a little) then free falling in the water. He is also just laying on its side and breathing heavily. None of the videos I have watched have helped me figure out what’s wrong with him. We don’t have a heater, but from what I can tell I don’t think he has temperature shock. I just got him yesterday plz help.

[@lilybostic2377]

Never mind he died. RIP pebbles

[@faithhiott-ivins9089]

Hi can you please help me, I just got my fish yesterday and he won’t eat and he’s been resting a lot and he keeps getting air and is there something wrong with my fish bowl? It has bubbles all around the sides

[@LeleMiaz]

Probably just getting used to the environment and bubble nests are good signs

[@Trendinesss]

Probably cause you have it in a bowl... duh

[@faithhiott-ivins9089]

it’s not in a bowl, it’s in a fish bowl...it’s a bowl for fishes...it doesn’t even look like a bowl it’s more like a tank

[@LeleMiaz]

@@faithhiott-ivins9089 bubble nests are a good sign!

[@omorul2326]

Same me here

[@sunny-hy3cy]

❤ i love you blue 💙 i miss you so much... i will always remember you.😢

[@rhaisanotas8143]

My fish doesnt spread its fins too often and it does not move frequently and hides under the indian almond leaves i put in but it breathes properly has a good appetite and when i come near it goes out on the leaves which means he has a appetite,is he sick or he's just lazy?

[@bluelily71]

Just lazy

[@lyla.eq6108]

i have a 3.5 gallon tank for my 3 yr old betta, also today was the first time he flared at me 🤦‍♀️, hes swimming around a lot tohe has these white ends on his little two front long fins and idk what it is, and i searched it up, also it said it was a disease but he seems perfectly fine, i just transfered him from a little tank today, and hes rubbing into the rocks the tank, is it okay if i have neon gem shaped pebbles and neon decor in the tank? someone please answer this

[@AugieAngelOfficial]

I'm so scared that my betta Chestnut (He's a Galaxy Koi Betta) is sick or dying. I've had him for a little less than a month now and he used to swim around his tank and play with his decorations but now all he does is hide behind his decor and lay at the bottom of the tank. I recently had moved him from a 2 gallon tank to a 5 gallon and he had seemed to love it. The day I swapped him over he did laps back and forth for a good hour an a half. I try to feed him but he won't come up for food and barely reacts to anything. Do any of y'all have some advice you could give me? Google hasn't been very helpful and the pet store I got him from are just as clueless. I don't wanna lose him :(

[@yasuunarii]

I have a betta fish named bob, im not sure if he doesnt like the food or.. something happened to him, ever since yesterday he has been spitting out is food and I dont know whats happening to him, and I have a lot of questions like, why did it happen since yesterday??

[@adrianc3472]

I love my fish, and I feel really bad. I think he's most likely dying, and I want to do anything I can to keep him around. I've only had him for 1 year, and I'm hoping he can srurvive

[@gavin3286]

Is he still alive

[@dianedixon5204]

I had my betta going on a year-and-a-half and he's doing everything that your Betta is doing I think my betta is dying

[@beastly_brisket_man6249]

I can’t figure anything but old age with mine. He’s in a planted aquarium with regular water changes. I even saved him through a whole week when Texas froze over for a week and we lost power. Kept him alive then and idk what’s going on now but old age :/

[@kee2791]

I'm actually annoyed now, I did a cert 3 in aquaculture so I believe I do know a little something at least about water quality, I've never had a betta before, just lots of normal tropical fish of different kinds, my partner told me he has experience with Bettas and has had them for years, so when he got one I didn't complain that I thought the candle holder sized tank was too small, he scooped the fish up by hand and also did not use water conditioner in the tap water after many times of me suggesting we do so, he said they don't need any "chemicals" I said there's chlorine in our drinking water so we need to use it, he insisted I trust him so I did, I think the fish was overstressed since we only had him for less than 3 days, we first had him in a fish bowl but the water was getting so dirty so moved him to a coke bottle we rinsed out and cut the top off, he was lazy and slow after we left the pet store, I told him we need a heater for the fish, as he's the one who said they're tropical fish, I said we need a little heater then because the tap water my partner gave him in our past water-change was super cold, but he kept telling me I didn't know how to take care of a betta coz they're different than normal fish and my partner kept asking me is it dead yet every time I tried to do anything with the fish, which made me feel like I wasn't capable of taking care of a betta (since they're so much different to other fish) and I apparently know nothing, kinda made me feel like an idiot who thinks they know everything but has proven to know nothing, I seriously felt like the idiot who was proven to know nothing, was I right to think the fish needed a bigger tank than the size they are displayed in at the pet shop, was I right to want to use tap water conditioner, was a right to want to use a heater for him, was a right in thinking he was handled too much ? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bigtidy1236]

I think my betta fish has some infection or something serious to treat because it won’t eat or move as much anymore it also has discoloration and I don’t know how to help my fish I’m worried

[@waylonjr5602]

I bought a beta fish yesterday and there was a part for the filter and we didn’t know what it was woke up and Greg got sucked up into the filter, and can’t stop crying I feel like I bought him just for him to die I feel so bad

[@mikaela2879]

My beta like laying in the bottom and in cracks of the rocks. The tails look a bit droopy too it’s a veital betta make please help

[@person39]

I’m now positive my betta fish is dying. I’m unsure of his age because I got him from a very bad pet store but I was able to identify that he is a male. I was uneducated when I bought him and he lives in a 1 gallon fish bowl with these little ball things as good. He used to be very vibrant but now he looks super desaturated, he is always laying on the floor of his bowl, and he isn’t eating his food as quick as he used to. My mom doesn’t let me upgrade his bowl no matter what I saw because he’s “just a fish”. I don’t want him to suffer so dying is better than living but I also really don’t want to lose him 😭

[@person39]

I got him a year ago on October 22 so he’s over 1 year I’m thinking he is almost 2 years but that’s just an estimate. The year has gone by so fast and i’m not ready to lose him :(

[@FebDarnall]

Hi! What does it mean if the betta fish is dark/black? Is that normal?

[@percpoppin3353]

My betta was definitely old. It just died a few minutes ago😭😭😭😢

[@anibanani2860]

same here :( rest in peace for our babies😔

[@masudchowdhury769]

My too

[@percpoppin3353]

Masud Chowdhury awee

[@SftStxrmy3]

Right now yesterday my fish (wonder) was caught in the filter of our tank and his tail was shredded off we put him in a recovery tank and today I checked on him and he was swimming upside down and was sitting sideways at the top He’s floating all around the tank not moving and is trying to swim but can’t and he’s breathing cause his gills are moving but he can’t move R.I.P wonder :{

[@lauraheath1626]

I've had my rosetail betta for 2 years he's laying on his side at the bottom and he has been slow to eat his food for a few days, I think he might be on his way out, poor thing. Is there something I can do to ease his suffering?

[@bethanhamer.8669]

Happening to my dragon scale beta right now too , don’t know what’s happened to him he was fine been off his food last two days now he’s just laid there 😭he water fine , he’s no fin rot , lovely slime coat I just don’t get what’s happening .he always comes when I call him and loves watching tv he was so feisty . Feel useless , poor frank . Hugs to you !

[@gamingboi7623]

My Betta fish Winter just died this morning and it was because of one of these 🥺

[@filipalexandruionescu7219]

My fish stays at the surface upside down and he doesnt eat. IM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO! Somebody help!

[@ferntheshinobi8244]

MINE DOES THAT TOO

[@kid_with_a_sketch6240]

He most likely has one of the symptoms listed. Try giving the fish cucumber and peas that are boiled and peeled. (Only do this sometimes and very little amounts) you can do this as a treat for them as well they love it (some of them do) mostly these are used to cure swim bladder and constipation. Peas work better for constipation and cucumber for swim bladder. Honestly I’m sorry but if your fish is UPSIDE down completely on the top then he’s probably going to pass due to not having proper ventilation and a lot of other things.

[@ltsussgames7261]

I got my betta today and he died after I put him in the tank, he was in there for a few minutes

[@catherinefahmy7633]

I’m sorry to hear that :(

[@paytonmacneill6340]

THE WATER WASNT RIGHT THEN JESUS

[@3dcrackers829]

If you didnt let the water sit so that it gets air in it, it will die. You need to leave the water sitting for 24 hours before you put the a beta in it. They boshy as hell

[@fishkeeper3799]

@@3dcrackers829 For water changes: Yes, let the new water sit for 24 hours or add water conditioner - it has nothing to do with air, but with chemicals in tap water. For an entire new tank: You need to cycle it. No matter the fish, benificial bacteria needs to establish before adding the fish (up to six weeks) or you´re fish is likely to die from nitrite or amonia poisening, unless you monitor by daily testing and performing a fish in cycle.

[@unknownx1950]

If my betta fish Has a curly thing on its belly is it ok?

[@wpdevil1688]

I bought betta today and he was in a box with less water and now he doesn't move too much

[@TAL_HERE]

My fish colours are fading and is breathing air at the top of the tank what do I do any medicine?

[@mfi-cf7sp]

I seriously need help! I swapped my girls tank and she flipped out of the little cup I was using to transport her to her new tank, she hit the floor I gently got her up and put her into her holding tank and she is now acting like maybe her fin is hurt or something! is there anything I can do?

[@undeafwolf179]

Brought my betta fish 3 years ago and freaked out to go check on him only symptom he shows is slow reaction seen me coming lol 😂

[@violetgirl6741]

Can anyone help me? Im just a newbie and my sister’s betta keeps going up to breath or something and she/he keeps chewing the food and puking it out :( pls chat fast

[@fishkeeper3799]

It´s a labyrinth fish - it´s normal for them to come up to the surface and gulp air, unless it´s all your fish is doing it´s normal. For the food spitting: Soak the food in water before adding it and remember that betta fish have very tiny stomachs. Keep that in mind for feeding and the size of pellets. Please read this in order to properly take care of your fish: bettafish.org/care/

[@Jaime-ds9xu]

mine I have had him for more than 3 years now and today I noticed that he was at the bottom of the tank. his girls are still moving so I haven't buried him yet. I hope that I won't

[@clickart4704]

Can anyone say ,,my betta fish suddenly started to move faster ,and when I show my hand in the aquarium it will move faster and acting like mad....

[@evynlennon]

oh it might be afraid of you. Try to get some stress coat maybe. Helped my fish just fine.

[@bluelily71]

Maybe he's like to play?

[@kid_with_a_sketch6240]

If he is flaring then he’s scared of you and thinks you are going to harm him or possibly another fish. You need to build trust with him. There are TONS of amazing videos on how to build trust with your fish. My fish personally already was very happy. When I walk near the tank he follows my direction. The tank is on my nightstand near my bed I wake up to the glass and him right there staring at me! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lpx914]

MY BETTA HAS LIVE FOR OVER 4 YEARS👍😄

[@CozySims21]

I got my betta fish from pet smart 2 days ago... he was fine the first day and now he stays at the bottom of the tank and now I see that he is gasping for air... I don't know if he was already sick at the petshop but im so new to taking care of fish...I'm really worried about him and I want him to happy and healthy please help

[@TrueAquarium]

Did you check the temperature is warm enough for betta? Betta fish like to live in water temperature around 77- 81°F

[@MaCad364]

So in another words you just told me my fish in dying in front of my eyes right now and there’s nothing I can do to save him? 😭😞 I hate this F week, my parakeet died this Monday and now my fish is dying because PETCO sold me a sick fish and everything I’m trying right now is not working at all 💔

[@Eva-vv6hw]

I'm so sorry I know how you feel

[@OliviaHorseExperience]

I’ve had 2 beta fish a the first one died within 2 hr of having it and the second one that I dot that I fell in loveee with it lasted 3 months ish and it died today I’m in tears 😭 It’s so sad I was so connected to him and I don’t know what happened he seemed he was doing good and was swimming around and he was healthy but for the last couple days he wasn’t swimming around and didn’t look healthy so idk what happened but I’m in tears if any of y’all know what happened or what you think happened please let me know and what would heal it if there’s medicine out there for bettas I’m thinking about getting a goldfish but I’m not sure because this loss if rlly hard for me rn 😢

[@normanafton8150]

Is it normal for my betta because he is setting sinve 3 hrs in the edge and looks totally fine and sometimes He is moving online abit and goes back

[@TrueAquarium]

If your betta live alone, it's fine. Bettas have their different behaviors and habits

[@lowkey_love4153]

My betta is just loosing color and she is 3 months old 🥺

[@Demonstrat]

My betta fish just died today it was staying upward without opening eyes

[@rekiii_]

My Betta was losing colour and was sitting in the bottom of the tank and laying under the tank and it died I got that betta for my six'th birthday and it was my favourite pet😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Mr.Rambunctious]

Welp, I’m sad to say that my beloved betta fish named Jaws is probably in his final stage of life. for my new stocking, I want to do a school of neon tetras instead of a new betta