Is my beta Sick?

if it dont move its dead.

Mine does that, but not upside down. Maybe something is wrong with it? You can’t really take it in to the vet..cause they don’t specialize in fish.

mine did that and died but my had a infection froma snail

when I had a beta he did that a lot … wait did you mean he’s upside down?

It’s hard to tell because once I thought mine was dead then I flicked the bowl and it started moving again…

poor beta I was cleaning the bowl and it fell down the sink :(

My betta fish just died I think your is dying too unfortunately. I cried. R.I.P. AQUA- JULY 22, 2009

my Betta does that too but when I poke her she goes back up to the top of the tank.but sinks back down like 10 seconds later.

It’s not normal for a fish to do that. Facing up? Try sticking a little fishie net down there and poking him. If he doesn’t move, then something is DEFINATELY not right. If he were dead, then he would be floating. I’ve had several beta fish before, and none of them ever did anything like that. They can last about 2 years. We had a red one named Gordon who lived for about 2 years. He had a little personality to him, as all pet fish do. I’ll stop rambling now and start answering another question. Hope it turns out ok, as they make nice pets.

Your betta could be ill. how often do you clean your tank? If you use the tap water , do you use a water conditioner or betta tables before adding your betta. Also the temp of the water could effect the betta. The temp should arrange from 75F to 82F. Visit the www.bettatalk.com. This website will show how to clean your tank and the meds you can give to your betta. I hope this helps!!!

so sorry :’( well, mine is gone too now, unfortunately. but my dad went to take them to the fish shop and they said all that was wrong with him is that he’s an old man. and that he lived longer than most fish.. :(