How did my betta fish die?

[Jackson scodback]

I went for a full water change 30 mins ago,when I put my fish in it's tank it did as always..active and trying to hide.i ignored it and went to kitchen and after I came back I found it laying in the bottom with open gills and it's neck is like up,I don't know what have I done wrong but did it hit it's neck when trying to hide between shells?

 

[nakedfrog]

Water too hot/cold?

 

[Thebobo]

Is it alive? What kind of fish is it?

 

[lxskllr]

Either thermal shock or ph shock is my guess. Complete water changes aren't good for fish. You have to be more careful. I'd do a half water change. If your tank isn't big enough to siphon, dump some of the water out, and mix it with the new batch after letting the new water sit to evaporate chlorine.

 

[JEDIYoda]

+What you should have done is poured the water into a container and let it sit for a day or so and then insert the fish......that goes without saying -- a complete water change his very harmful to a fish!!

 

[Ken g6]

I suspect false advertising. They weren't betta fish, they were wurse fish. 😛

 

[BoomerD]

Too much water change, didn’t dechlorinate, or used the wrong product. Letting water sit won’t really do the trick. Too many water utilities using chloramine...chlorine and ammonia...both are toxic to fish. Treating for chlorine leaves the ammonia...

 

[Fritzo]

Never buy betta fish. Always wait until the final release fish.

 

[Jgtdragon]

Don't do full water changes. Do half at most. Fish needs the bacteria form the water.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Too much water change, didn’t dechlorinate, or used the wrong product. Letting water sit won’t really do the trick. Too many water utilities using chloramine...chlorine and ammonia...both are toxic to fish. Treating for chlorine leaves the ammonia...

Actually I have over 20 - 10 gallon tanks and 2 - 50 gallon tanks and I have a custom built 100 gallon tank! Our water district adds chlorine to the water!
If you let the water sit for a day or so it will be just fine. If your water district has to add so much chlorine to the water that you need to add a de - chlorinator something is very wrong!!

 

[Jackson scodback]

Water too hot/cold?

Oh no don't tell me...uh...it. was..my fault.
The water was hot and when I put in I remember it was so active..I buried him yesterday in my garden. I'll never forget him

 

[Jackson scodback]

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Is it alive? What kind of fish is it?

It's dead,DEAD. he was a betta fish or a Siamese fighting fish with spade tail

 

[Jackson scodback]

I suspect false advertising. They weren't betta fish, they were wurse fish. 😛

Not funny. Get a fish and let die and then let me send you that and see how you feel

 

[Jackson scodback]

Actually I have over 20 - 10 gallon tanks and 2 - 50 gallon tanks and I have a custom built 100 gallon tank! Our water district adds chlorine to the water!
If you let the water sit for a day or so it will be just fine. If your water district has to add so much chlorine to the water that you need to add a de - chlorinator something is very wrong!!

when I read the article on the internet, they all said letting them in 26 degrees Celsius. And the water I always put was water from my filter. I turned on the boiler for the water so it's warm. U know it's winter so my hands were cold and when I washed them with plain water it got colder and when I went to sense the water I thought it was just fine but my mother found it so dang hot so..ya, I killed my fish

 

[Jackson scodback]

Either thermal shock or ph shock is my guess. Complete water changes aren't good for fish. You have to be more careful. I'd do a half water change. If your tank isn't big enough to siphon, dump some of the water out, and mix it with the new batch after letting the new water sit to evaporate chlorine.

The tank was 5.9 gallons so I think it was okay.

 

[Naer]

I had a female. Apparently, I filled the water to close to the top with no cover. You don't have to guess what happened

 

[lxskllr]

The tank was 5.9 gallons so I think it was okay.

What I was getting at is they sell siphons to vacuum gravel. What I did with a 10g tank was vacuum the gravel til half the water was gone, then top up the tank, let it sit for a bit, then put the fish back. You could probably do it with a 5.5g tank. If you had a bowl or something like that, you couldn't really use a siphon.

 

[ctbaars]

Perhaps not enough or too much salt or other chemicals.

 

[Fir]

Never buy betta fish. Always wait until the final release fish.

Trial over? 😛

Full water change = max stress.
Should only be done in an emergency.
To reduce shock/stress you must make sure the temperature of the old and replacement water are identical. Use a thermometer. Touch isn't good enough. 😉
pH should also be as realistically close as possible. Ditto for general hardness (GH).
Most importantly if using water from your tap and you're on a municipal water system you MUST absolutely use a product that removes chlorine/chloramines (ex "Stress Coat", "Amquel") and has additives that help prevent loss of the fishe's protective (slime) coat.

Bettas are fairly hardy but a sharp change in pH and using unconditioned makeup water that's been sterilized with chlorine is a certain death sentence. They have a short life expectancy to begin with and keeping them in a bowl with no biological filter is rather harsh.

 

[SKORPI0]

Don't worry you'll always get something betta. 😉

Top 6 Reasons Betta Fish Die

1. Poor water conditions: Clean water is a must for any fish, especially bettas.
2. Low water temperatures: Bettas are tropical fish and need water temps between 75 and 80°F.
3. Overfeeding: Excess food can kill your fish.
4. Harassment by tank mates: Aggression—both from or directed at a betta—can reduce its lifespan.
5. Stress: Many issues can contribute to stress for your betta, including some you may have never imagined.
6. Issues beyond your control: Illnesses and hereditary issues can also cut a fish's life short.

How to Save a Dying Betta Fish

• 1 Prevention is the Best Cure
• 2 Check and Correct Water Parameters
• 3 Identify the Symptoms and Medicate (Only When Appropriate)
• 4 Fish Certified Vet

 

[Captante]

Don't do full water changes. Do half at most. Fish needs the bacteria form the water.

Exactly ... more frequent small changes are best.

 

[highland145]

I suspect false advertising. They weren't betta fish, they were wurse fish. 😛

Not funny. Get a fish and let die and then let me send you that and see how you feel

Yes, that was funny and I save my dead fish in the freezer until it's grilling time. You should try it.

 

[BoomerD]

Yes, that was funny and I save my dead fish in the freezer until it's grilling time. You should try it.

How damned many guppies did you fry up last time?

 

[Thebobo]

Well I've certainly learned a lot. I thought about an aquarium with fish but I can barely take care of my cats.

 

[paperfist]

Why does it look like there’s no water in the bowl in that picture?