Betta fish swimming on his side? (PICS)

[cluckmecoop7]

Poor boy... looks like swim bladder.

That's what I thought after some research....but I've never had a betta with it before....

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Ok. I wondering if it is because his tank was lower then the tep.

I really need a heater....

 

[cluckmecoop7]

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[cluckmecoop7]

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[EverythingDucks]

Stress. The change in water temp can do that. It affects them physically too

 

[cluckmecoop7]

His stomach seems bloated. ...

 

[HuffleClaw]

I’m thinking he has a swim bladder issue. Careful with moving him, they can go into shock.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Also, what size is the tank he’s in? If it’s too small, the issue could also be stress related.

 

[azure_]

What is wrong with Blue Boy?

I cleaned his tank yesterday, and this morning he was swimming on his side. I moved him into a little bowl and warmed up the water. Advice would be great! Thanks!
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when that happened to mine it died

 

[cluckmecoop7]

when that happened to mine it died

I'm so sorry. And oh great