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If you have had the fish for over 1 year to 18 months there is a good chance the fish is getting very old and reaching the end of its natural life span. Use your powers of observation and memory to see if the fish is behaving normally or abnormally. If it is not behaving normally then use a mirror to see if the fish will show off to its' own reflection. If the fish fails to display (show off), there is a good chance the fish has lost interest in life and will die fairly soon. A good large water change can work wonders and revitalise a fish too.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe certain way to tell if any fish is dead is when the movement of the gills stops. If I see a fish that is floating, unable to move or in convulsions but the gills are still moving I put it down because I believe that fish do suffer when they are dying. I leave the fish in the euthanasia solution for 20 minutes after gill movement stops, and if a fish dies of natural causes I leave it in the water for 20 minutes. This makes sure it is dead - if you take a fish out of the water too soon it may recover and then slowly suffocate, which is cruel.
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∙ 12y agoA dying fish could show any number of signs. Some of the most common could be loss of color, loss of appetite, lethargy, etc. If any readily apparent signs of issues are present with your fish, your LFS should be able to interpret these symptoms and recommend a course of treatment that could possibly save the fish. Do not remove the fish from the tank for transport to show the LFS cause that will stress the fish and would further increase any distress the fish has possibly ending in death.
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∙ 9y agoPersonally whenever I see a dying betta is when they usually lose their appetite and start to swim a lot less you can even physically see them kind of starting to lose balance when they swim too but that could just be my bettas
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∙ 16y agoThey will swim to the top, and dive back down towards the bottom. They may also shake. Mine is in the process of dying right now. Sorry if yours is too.
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What happens when you put a betta fish into alcohol?
It dies.
When the betta fish feels threatened what does it do?
When the betta fish feels threatened it flars opens its gils and frightens away the other fish.
Why Betta fish dies?
heres the answer:i farted farted smell it smell it
What if betta fish loses back fins?
it dies or it will only swim in circles
How do you get to know your new betta fish?
Hi. You can get to know your betta by examining what they do and how they react to things.
How do you spell betta fish?
Exactly as you spelled it in your question; a Betta fish is also known as a Siamese Fighting Fish.it is spelled "Betta", or its other name, "Siamese Fighting Fish." I know alot about Betta's. :D
Do betta fish know how to do tricks?
Y-E-S they can! Go to youtube and type betta fish doing tricks.
What are possible things that can happen to a sick betta fish?
It dies or it gets better. Depends on if you treat it or not.
How do you know if betta fish is sick?
if they aren't active
How do i know my betta is a female?
Your betta fish is a female if she has smaller fins than an average male.
What if a betta fish dies?
remove it from the tank and flush down a toilet or throw in garbage or dig it a grave and out it in;)
What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
