Betta Floating On His Side

[fatmonkeyryit]

I have a betta who's been floating on the surface of the tank on his side for a couple weeks now. During feeding time he's active and can swim fine, but when resting he floats on his side. I described this to my LFS and they said it could be some kind of bladder disease and to just feed him less. Anyone got any pointers?

Thanks

 

[Jaded12]

It could be swim bladder, fast him (dont feed) him for 3 or 4 days and then give him a cooked shelled pea. Do you know if hes been pooping? He could be constipated which could be putting pressure on his swim bladder.

 

[Bubblenester]

It could be swim bladder, fast him (dont feed) him for 3 or 4 days and then give him a cooked shelled pea. Do you know if hes been pooping? He could be constipated which could be putting pressure on his swim bladder.

Ditto! Hope that works.