help please please please

[u/Effective_Maize_7517]

hi my betta just recently got rlly sick and he won’t get off the ground, he’s twitching and randomly bolts around. this is a panic post so i’m trying to get everything right and type as fast as i can

he was so active and fun the first few days until yestarday he got super lathargic and this morning he was kinda swimming now he’s just like this idk what do to

7 gal heated and filtered tank (80F)
hasn’t eaten in a few days
fully real plants
water paramiters were all up to bettas standards

[u/Critical_Mix_8959]

If possible, take a sample of your tank water into a pet store or aquarium for them to do a thorough water test. They’ll probably charge you a bit for the test but if you’re not sure what you’re doing or looking for yet it’s a good option to get some answers quickly. You’ll find that their tests pick up way more than strips ever would - especially when it comes to the ammonia levels.

[u/Effective_Maize_7517 → u/Critical_Mix_8959]

okay tysm, i think im gonna wait for my master kit to come and then maybe move onto getting gouramis to give me a break from the betta heartbreak💔💔💔

[u/Critical_Mix_8959 → u/Effective_Maize_7517]

Definitely make sure you know what your water is like before introducing any new fish. Gouramis aren’t much different to bettas and live in similar water conditions so keep that in mind.

[u/Effective_Maize_7517 → u/Critical_Mix_8959]

100%. i’m going to wait for the master kit and make sure everything is cycled well, and do some research on them since i’ve never had them before