bettas are not sick when they lay on their side they sleep that way
yes, currently most of all the betta fish come from china. they are found in little ponds with other betta's.
Most fish get along well. However, do NOT mix betta fish with other fish. Not even another betta. You have to have a permit to have to betta fish in the same tank with eachother. Betta fish are only mixed to mate. Bettas are not born in the egg. They come out as a very small fish. After the betta babies have come out, all of the fish are seperated. Even the parents, if the betta babies are left in the tank with the others the betta parents are very likely to eat the others.
If you overfeed a betta they will start to slow down their swimming and lay on the bottom.
Yes, betta fish can eat food that sinks to the bottom of the tank. They are known to be opportunistic feeders and will often search for food at different levels of the tank. It is important to ensure that the food is appropriate for betta fish and does not cause water quality issues.
Betta's originally come from Thailand, which used to be known as Siam. Hence the name "Siamese Fighting Fish".
Betta fish flakes are thin, flat pieces of food that float on the water's surface, while pellets are small, round pieces that sink to the bottom. Pellets are generally better for betta fish as they provide a more balanced diet and help prevent overfeeding.
Some betta kits come with bamboo; it's completely fine
Fish do not normally "float around" they swim. If your fish is floating/sinking then it is probably dead.
A betta fish may lay on its side at the bottom of the tank due to stress, illness, or poor water quality. It is important to monitor the fish's behavior and water conditions to determine the cause and take appropriate action to help the fish recover.
Fighting fish is their nic-name so they should be kept separate
obviously come on man
A betta fish laying on its side at the bottom of the fishbowl could indicate illness or stress. It may be suffering from a swim bladder issue, which affects its buoyancy. Immediate attention from a vet or a specialist in fish care is recommended to diagnose and treat the problem.