Fish do not normally "float around" they swim. If your fish is floating/sinking then it is probably dead.
The fish is either too full, or ill
If a betta fish is floating at the top of the tank, it could indicate a swim bladder issue, which may be caused by overfeeding, constipation, or infection. It's important to monitor the fish's behavior and water parameters, and consider adjusting its diet or seeking veterinary advice if necessary.
Oh, dude, anything is possible in the fish world. Like, bettas are known to be pretty chill fish, so if one decides it wants to hang out at the bottom of the tank for a bit, who are we to stop it? As long as it's not doing the fish equivalent of binge-watching Netflix down there, I'd say let it do its thing.
If you overfeed a betta they will start to slow down their swimming and lay on the bottom.
The swim bladder
To determine if your betta fish is dead, observe its movement, breathing, and color. A dead betta fish may be floating at the top of the tank, have no movement, and appear pale or discolored. If you are unsure, gently nudge the fish or tap on the tank to see if it reacts. If there is no response, it is likely that the betta fish has passed away.
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.
enables the fish to maintain its depth without floating upward or sinking.
Not nessessarily. Bettas tend to get listless and lazy if you don't change their water often, and if they have no stimulation. Theres a great product out there called a Floating Betta Exercise Mirror that will make your betta think there is another betta in the tank. It can be used to stimulate the fish into more activity. You can find them online, at www.bigalsonline.com (product #25109).
Fish body is of boat shape to balance itself in the water nature have given swimming bladders for fish.
nevermind, she died
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.