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If you mean ragged fins then this is probably because another fish in your tank is attacking it. Any type of barbs are notorious for attacking fish with long fins and angel fish will also have a good go. It is difficult to say who is the culprit for definite without knowing what you have in there, but this is generally the reason. Hope this helps.
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∙ 11y agoSwim Bladder Disease
... symptoms cause fish to become unable to swim correctly,
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How can you tell if your Siamese fighting fish is pregnant?
it fat on the left side Try feeding her a pickle. :P Better yet, visit the number one beta site on the web... http://bettatalk.com/ Enjoy!
Do fighter fish need warm water?
Siamese fighting fish are tropical fish, and therefore must be kept in water above 72 degrees F. Above 76 degrees is better, but below 80. THIS DEPEND ON ITS BEHAVIOR BESIDE ITS NATURES(IF LAYED ON GROUND OR SHRINK ITSELF ON ANY SIDE)
Why does your Siamese fighting fish swim sideways?
It may be because the main source of light is from the side and the fish is trying to balance itself and make sense of the light source in its autonomous systems. It is more likely however that the fish has a swim bladder problem. If this is so, then to the best of my knowledge there is no reliable cure/treatment and the fish is best euthanased.
Your parrot fish has been swimming upside down for two weeks why?
If your fish cannot swim upright, is swimming on its side or upside down, it most likely has a swim bladder problem.
Why is your fish swimming to the side and looks like its in pain?
Fish often get swim bladder. Which effects the balence they have. Sometimes it doesn't affect them in any way other then the side floats. Other times it can kill the fish sooner then later.
Can two male betta fish be in a divided tank?
I think that they will fight. Well, if the divider is clear, like glass, then they will fight. Betta fish are also called Siamese Fighting Fish, and will attack the same gender. If the divider is dark and you can't see through the other side then I think they will be fine and not hurt themselves slamming into glass. If you want to have fun with them, put a mirror on the tank and watch them slam into the wall. Don't do that too long, or they can get hurt. I hope I helped!
Do tunas move their tails side to side when they swim?
Yes, Tuna - as all fish and sharks do - move their tails side to side when swimming. Whales and dolphins however, move their flukes up and down.
When a fish is dying will it slant a little while it swims?
Most fish have an organ called a swim bladder that contains gas. They use it to con troll their balance and buoyancy while swimming. When a fish is dying it loses control of its swim bladder, so, yes, a lot of the time, when a fish is dying, it will sway from side to side or irregularly rise and fall in the water or even start swimming or floating upside-down.
What are the sizes of Siamese cats?
The Siamese cat isn't the biggest cat around nor the smallest however its on the smaller side of the cats smaller then the domestic cat.
Why is it lying on side at bottom Siamese fighting fish?
The fish is propably dead. The basic rules for successfull fishkeeping are as follows. :- 1 inch (2.25cm) of fish needs at least 1 gallon (3.78ltrs) of water. Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you follow the above rules, feed the fish the correct diet and keep the container covered and at 78F a Betta will do OK. I can guarantee that if you don't keep the preceeding rules that your fish will have constant health problems and will live a considerably shorter life.
Why is your my swimming on its side?
Swimming is mainly on your side to create less drag and allow you to move through the water faster
Why are fish muscles segmented?
Fish muscles are segmented due to the way they swim....Or they swim due to the way the muscles are segmented.(You'd have to ask nature which came first, the muscles or the swimming)Much like how a worm uses segmented muscles to move side-to-side through earth, fish use a similar mode of transportation. The way they contract and retract their side muscles called "myomeres" results in the way they swim in that side-to-side motion.
