Something wrong with Madusa

[Amsta0622]

My daughters Betta is now sick. Madusa started acting strange a few days ago, he is usually very frisky but now he stays on bottom of tank constantly. He is in a 3 gal eclipse, temp is 80. I did 1/2 water change 3 days ago and checked amonia which is showing fine. He is clamping but other than that, nothing visable. What in the world could it be? We have had him 1yr. Any help is appreciated.

[Adastra]

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[Oldfishlady]

Sorry you are having problems...have a few questions...
In the 3g tank, how much and how often are the regular water changes, additives used, live plants, filtration, how is his appetite and what are you feeding/how much...etc....overall how has his health been for the year you have had him, what is the ammonia reading/number?

[Amsta0622]

Housing
What size is your tank? 3gal eclipse
What temperature is your tank? 80
Does your tank have a filter? yes
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration?
Is your tank heated?yes
What tank mates does your betta fish live with?none

Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish? hikari biogold
How often do you feed your betta fish? 1x/day, 3 pellets

Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change? weekly
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change? 1/4
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change? water conditioner

Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters?
I use a dipstick which is showing normal
Ammonia:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:
Hardness:
Alkalinity:

Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed? Just clamping/hangs at bottom
How has your betta fish's behavior changed? he's not active now. He's always been super frisky.
When did you start noticing the symptoms? 4 days ago
Have you started treating your fish? If so, how? Stopped feeding 3 days ago. he would not eat at all. Prob has not eaten 4 days
Does your fish have any history of being ill? no
How old is your fish (approximately)? 1yr

[Oldfishlady]

I would start by making some 50% water only daily water changes for several days and see if he won't perk up for you and start eating. I would hold all for for several days as well.
In a 3g filtered tank I would make twice weekly 50% water changes on a regular basis to maintain water quality-with one of the twice weekly water changes include substrate cleaning with a vacuum or stir and dip method.
Keep us posted

[Adastra]

Internal parasites are a possibility--intestinal worms can cause a fish to lose color, appetite, and become inactive. If increased water changes don't help, you should consider a dissolving antiparasitic tablet with the ingredients Praziquantel and Metronidazole. I have had some success in the past with Jungle Parasite Clear tabs.