Help fish are on the floor gasping

What is the water volume of the tank? 10
How long has the tank been running? 7 months
Does it have a filter? Yes
Does it have a heater? Yes
What is the water temperature? 77
What is the entire stocking of this tank? (Please list all fish and inverts.) 2 bettas divided tank snails 4

Maintenance
How often do you change the water? 1 week
How much of the water do you change? 25%
What do you use to treat your water? Aqua essential
Do you vacuum the substrate or just the water?
Yes
*Parameters - Very Important
Did you cycle your tank before adding fish? Yes
What do you use to test the water? Aqua Tasket
What are your parameters? We need to know the exact numbers, not just “fine” or “safe”.
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite:0
Nitrate:idk
pH: idk

Feeding
How often do you feed your fish? Evey 2 days
How much do you feed your fish? A pinch
What brand of food do you feed your fish? Tropical fish food
Do you feed frozen? No
Do you feed freeze-dried foods?
No
Illness & Symptoms
How long have you had this fish? 8 months
How long ago did you first notice these symptoms? 10 mins ago
In a few words, can you explain the symptoms? Sitting on the bottom gasping for air won’t move
Have you started any treatment for the illness?
No
Was your fish physically ill or injured upon no purchase?


so my fish ace is on the floor gasping I don’t know why just two hours ago I had my phone up to the tank listening to Lady Gaga with him fine swimming around please I don’t know what’s wrong with him because Hes abdomen looks a little bit swollen and I’ve been noticing this I assumed it was diet I didn’t assume it was dropsy because he hasn’t pinecones or anything just a little chubby plus I have a little nephew and he likes to feed them as well so please help I don’t know what to do i’ve lost so much fish I make sure my tanks are cycled everything‘s OK and then snap and then they’re gone he is my baby

it is a divided tank with another betta thats why I said 2

 

First thing I do when a fish seems to be having an issue is 50% water change withe same temp water. Also wondering what type of snails are with the betta

 

First thing I do when a fish seems to be having an issue is 50% water change withe same temp water. Also wondering what type of snails are with the betta

Already did the water change Nearright snail
And I don’t think he’s gonna make it but I still want suggestions cause I’m still confused ‘cause this happened to one of my other fish a few days ago in a different tank

 

Do you share equipment between tanks and if you do did the other fish show any other symptoms

 

Do you share equipment between tanks and if you do did the other fish show any other symptoms

I share equipment yes but I bleached it before I put it in there

 

Do you share equipment between tanks and if you do did the other fish show any other symptoms

Today he’s doing better he’s acting normal he’s just a little bit slow this morning I fed him some peas and garlic but He didn’t eat any of it suffer a few pea shells of course not the actual Pea

yesterday was very random I hope he doesn’t do it again today
Because yesterday he couldn’t even swim

 

Frozen daphnia is good for bloat, in case that is what happend...better than green peas, if you can get it. If you can find some, you can feed it twice a week to both bettas to keep things moving.

Hope Ace makes a full recovery!!!

 

Frozen daphnia is good for bloat, in case that is what happend...better than green peas, if you can get it. If you can find some, you can feed it twice a week to both bettas to keep things moving.

Hope Ace makes a full recovery!!!

Thxs me to

 

I share equipment yes but I bleached it before I put it in there

How long ago was the bleached equipment put in the tank? It could be that the bleach was not neutralized or removed properly, and is affecting the fish.

 

How long ago was the bleached equipment put in the tank? It could be that the bleach was not neutralized or removed properly, and is affecting the fish.

It was very little and i made sure it was all gone it

 

well its a 10g partitioned and shared by 2 bettas, safe to say it's not a "tank" problem, and just a "fish" problem if it was something with the tank both fish would be struggling with it.

generally speaking once this happens with bloat and a swim bladder problem and constipation, if you don't fix the diet, it will continue to happen to bettas over and over and eventually take them out.

I'd check this forum for info on betta diets and feeding schedules for optimal digestive health, and open a discussion for any new info keepers might have that helps on how and what to feed him and your other betta too, that is most likely to keep him healthy as you can and not cause stomach issues, fish that are prone to this, really need a non-irritating diet, or it keeps happening and runs them down until they aren't strong enough to deal with it.

 

I read somewhere that 70% frozen food, and 30% high protein pellets make for an optimal diet to prevent bloat in bettas with delicate digestive systems.

 

I read somewhere that 70% frozen food, and 30% high protein pellets make for an optimal diet to prevent bloat in bettas with delicate digestive systems.

He was on some Brian shrimp about a few months ago as treats when I get a chance I’ll buy some either brine shrimp or Daphnia and I’ll continue feeding him his fish food with that it’s just standard fish food flake and pallet right now he’s doing ok also I’ll be feeding him peas and garlic for the meanwhile