Why is my betta curled up?

If your Betta is curled up in a corner or at the bottom of the aquarium that could be a sign that something is not right, perhaps water is too cold, or something in the water quality.

How do I know if my Betta is too cold?

The most common sign of temperature shock is lethargy. Fish are cold-blooded, so unlike mammals who generate their own heat, they can only absorb warmth from the water. When the water is too cold to do this, they’ll often stop moving.

Why do bettas look bent?

Curved Spine/Crooked Skeleton If you notice your bettas spine is curved, it’s either because the organs are so damaged they’ve begun to swell, bending the shape of your betta’s spine, or because the spine itself has become infected.

Why is my betta fish fins shriveled?

The number ONE cause of fin rot in bettas, as well as all fish, is POOR WATER QUALITY! Poor water quality is going to make your aquarium a breeding ground for bacteria, parasites, and fungal infections. On top of this poor water quality will also stress your betta out.

How do I know if my betta has fin rot?

Symptoms

1. Fin edges turn black / brown.
2. Fins fray.
3. Base of fins inflamed.
4. Entire fin may rot away or fall off in large chunks.
5. Fins have white dots (if these are seen on the body it is possibly a symptom of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)

How cold can a betta survive?

Bettas thrive best in a temperature range of 78 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because their immune system and metabolism function efficiently at this temperature. A wider temperature range of 65 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit is okay for survival.

What does a fish in shock look like?

Some fish succumb to pH shock immediately. Others may exhibit symptoms including thrashing, darting, gasping, swimming near the water’s surface and trying to jump out of the tank. Such symptoms are the same as those that indicate toxins in the water — either cause is serious.

Why is my betta fish laying on its side at the bottom of the tank?

Betta fish often enjoy laying on their sides while resting. It’s comfortable for them, even though it looks like very strange behavior to most aquarium keepers. A betta with a good appetite, plenty of energy, and hasn’t been seen gasping for air but is on the bottom of the tank is often just taking a nap.

What causes Betta dropsy?

Low levels of salt in the water aid in the osmotic balance of the fish by making the water salinity closer to the fish’s blood salinity. That helps the fish get rid of excess water accumulating in the body, causing the dropsy.

Why is my betta fish vertical?

The most common reason a Betta is swimming vertically is that they are having an issue with their swim bladder. A fish’s swim bladder allows a fish to stay neutrally buoyant in the water. When the swim bladder is damaged or otherwise compromised a Betta will struggle to swim normally.