My fish is Sinking.

[Cody]

Originally Posted by fields8990

I've had my Betta for about 4 weeks now and I've cleaned out his water every week and fed him regularly. He's been doing great until a little while ago. He's become really unactive and the bottom of him sinks until he's just about vertical, then his whole body starts to sink. His gills will flare a couple of times then he'll swim violently to the top to breathe easier I guess. This has been very continual and I don't know if he's dying or not. He's a really rare color I think. He's tropial, and I don't want him to die. Any answers? -Jess

Water Params? Size of bowl? Temperature of water?

[fields8990]

I've had my Betta for about 4 weeks now and I've cleaned out his water every week and fed him regularly. He's been doing great until a little while ago. He's become really unactive and the bottom of him sinks until he's just about vertical, then his whole body starts to sink. His gills will flare a couple of times then he'll swim violently to the top to breathe easier I guess. This has been very continual and I don't know if he's dying or not. He's a really rare color I think. He's tropial, and I don't want him to die. Any answers? -Jess