My betta is sick after tank move: inactive, fin rot, no appetite.

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I transferred my betta from a 3.7 to a 5.5 before I went on a trip to Utah. When I came back he didn’t seem very active and this has been the 3rd day he hasn’t had a appetite. I haven’t seen him swim to the top for air or anything and his fins seem to be deteriorating ,and he lost a little of his color. I sometimes ease him with the net to make sure he is alive and he moves but goes back on his side then back to laying on the bottom. anything I could do to help the poor guy? I had someone feed h. Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 3 days old | 0.2 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Norman and including photos. Test water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrite3 and nitrates. Correct problems as poor water conditions (high ammonia) with "new tank syndrome" can fray fins, cause gill damage (thereby swimming to surface to gulp air), and lethargy. If water parameters are good, a veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

My betta is sick after tank move: inactive, fin rot, no appetite.

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