When I tested on day 12, tank is cycled and ready for a water change. Close to a 50% water change. he’s still not doing better. Water tested good. Oscar laying on one side and only breathing (not moving at all) since morning. I just finished cycling a betta tank with TSS, took 12 days. His water temperature is at 78°F. Yes Water change ritual: 10% weekly Treatments: API Stress Coat+ following a weekly water change Tank mates? ... up, unfortunately. He looks like he is working very hard to breath and when he tries to swim, he is going in circles and upside down--completely disoriented. If you are new to betta fish keeping, please check out our caresheet and wiki. Yes Heater? If you have been looking at your betta and have noticed that it has been laying at the tank’s bottom and is breathing heavily as well, there is usually only one reason for that. 7) Heavy breathing or gasping. His tank is clean, 76degrees, no new objects in tank. 24 hrs later added TSS. Betta Fish Hanging Out at Bottom of Tank & Breathing Heavy. Filter intake side. Hey I’m worried about my Dark Blue Betta fish named Ocean. :( the fish was exhibiting the same symptoms as you have described. He's never been a super active fish but it's seems to be worse. Why is my fish laying on its side at the bottom? Such a scenario in other kinds of fish may mean that it is about to die, but for betta fish, the scenarios is a little different. My Betta fish is laying on his side and breathing heavy. None I have not included other water parameters because I do not own a master test kit. Fish … Your betta may well have a bad reaction to anti fungal or fin rot medications at this stage perhaps. my ammonia levels were slightly high, so i added an ammonia neutralizer. Next, observe your betta closely for the next 30 to 60 minutes: While it’s possible your betta is simply resting on the bottom of his or her tank, look at your betta’s mouth and gills and check for signs of rapid breathing. It could not be, I'll read the post over again, but since you don't have a test kit yet its just safe to assume. betta laying at bottom of tank, not eating, pale, barely breathing. I frequently change the water and pour … Very lethargic. Howdy, Tank size: 2 gallon Temperature: 80° F Filter? Dip fish … I dont know what to do. Add 1 teaspoon to 5gallons of tank water. the fish would also just float at the top but vertical. I’ve only seen him do this today. Fed lightly for 12 day, and did nothing else. If your betta fish continues to breath … the betta fish my sister was taking care of just died today... a few hours ago. You should change half of the water right now, even if its not ammonia poisoning it wont do much harm. Every once in awhile he will swim to the top and when I fed him this morning. Betta gills pumping away. A methylene blue dip may help if he’s too weak for a full bath. betta is breathing heavy on bottom of tank & occasional goes up for air. The other two fish in the tank are fine. Unfortunately breathing heavily and lying at the bottom of a tank is most likely ammonia poisoning. I filled the tank, treated with prime, added the fish. i am so sad. Betta Fish Laying at Bottom, Breathing Heavily, Curled Fins. No testing, no water changes (per instructions on the bottle). He's in in a aqua one Betta trio tank. My face Rabbit fish laying on side heavily breathing … more info in comments. the fish … 8) White spots or fuzz on fins or body. Any ideas of what is wrong and a course of action would be … our fish was also just laying at the bottom of the bowl and then it would come up for some air. Please help! Gave it a gravel vac. Is it dying? He is laying at the bottom of the tank but is clearly breathing. My Betta suddenly is lying at the bottom of the tank, he has not fungal, ick, spots or scale problems. 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