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I would remove it from the tank and dispose of it. Injured fish can grow fungus, other fish bite at them, and most fish that are injured don't recover. If you have other fish in the aquarium and want to keep them well, that's what I'd do.(I have a 55 gal and an 80 gal)

Another option, would also be to remove the Betta and place it in a small clear cup or glass, container shallow would be better, let the betta rest, and see if it starts to swim upright, it may take a few days,just because a fish is injured is no reason to dispose of it, only if it dies would I do that. removing it from the larger tank is the right thing to do.

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Q: What should you do if your betta fish was injured and is breathing but lying on its side in the tank?
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