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Especially if he is hanging at the surface, it means that he isn't getting enough oxygen. The most likely reason for this is too much ammonia in the water - ammonia damages the gills. Do an immediate 100% water change, treating the new water and ensuring it is the right temperature. If this does not fix the problem, look carefully for any other symptoms as something could be wrong. Note that long term exposure (over several weeks) to high ammonia levels - such as a betta would experience if kept in a container of less than a gallon without daily water changes - can cause permanent gill damage.
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When fish move there gills fast what does it mean?
it means they are having trouble breathing
Which is the best betta's for fight?
forme giant betta is fast and has a big muse lol
What is a good name for a white male betta fish?
sonic,if hes fast,mines a blue betta and hes fast,like sonic the hedgehog,so i named him sonic!
What fish are like betta's?
There are over 20 members of the Betta family that I know of. They are all small fish and all have the same labyrinthine breathing system. None of them have the magnificent finnage of the common Betta splendens though. Other relations of the Betta are all of the other Anabantids including the Gouramies.
What does it mean if your female betta has vertical line's?
Ur betta is ready to breed
What does it mean if your female betta killed your male betta?
Female beta is a murderer.
What does it mean if your betta fish keeps lying down?
it probley means that your betta is sick. Look up on websites to see if you can diagnose your betta with any sickness. I realize my data was sick after he died so look sicknesses up fast. Hope this helps.
What does it mean when your betta fish is fasting?
When your Betta fish is fasting it means it is not eating, this usually happens after the Betta has bred and it will not eat until all the Betta eggs are hatched.
Will betta fish eat crackers?
I believe you mean Betta fish. No, it should be fine. You can treat you Betta fish by giving them bloodworms!
My betta's belly is expanded what does that mean?
It might meen that your betta fish is about to lay eggs.
What is tachypena?
rapid or fast breathing
What is a word that sounds like tekipnek that means a baby is breathing fast?
Tachynpeic means breathing fast in the adjective form. The noun form is tachypnea.
