Why does your betta fish falls sideways?

Answer 1

If your betta is swimming sideways the cause is probably intestinal gas/constipation or swim bladder disorder. Both can be caused by overfeeding or not giving your betta a varied diet. Try feeding your betta green peas which have been removed from the shell and broken up. This acts as a laxative and will help relieve your fish of constipation. If your betta is not eating, you can try fasting it for a day or two. Sometimes a couple of days of not feeding the fish will help the problem pass. Once you have fasted the betta, try feeding it a pea again.

Answer 2

When a betta "falls sideways" it's a sign he has a swim bladder infection. Cut down on food and he should be better soon.

A swim bladder infection can be caused by over feeding. A bloated stomach can cause the swim bladder to shift, making the betta unable to stay upright.

Answer 3

Sometimes they just do that, or sleep floating, or lying on the bottom. As long as they swim normally when awake, don't worry about it.

Answer 4

no because it would just float up and you would think its dead

Answer 5

he's in pain i would think....?

Answer 6

yes