Lately he's been either hanging up top of the tank of behind his plant (which he never used to do) and when he does eat he tends to spit certain pieces back out. The other day he puffed his face out at me which...maybe he's just pissed at me and thats why he did it. He used to be so energetic and now its as if he's depressed...also today he...threw up? He ate really fast then all of a sudden this pinkish long semi thick string came out of his mouth and he let it hang there for a few before spitting it out (or letting it fall out)...and whilst this was happening he wasnt moving...
what is wrong with my Stivy Betta Fish???
2006-09-01 01:55:05 · 10 answers · asked by blackned_wings 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I don't know but maybe you could ask a a pet store and if they don't know you could always go to a library and look in a few fish books.
2006-09-01 01:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Has his temperature remained constant (at around 78 degrees) lately? Is his tank filtered? Have you changed the filter medium lately? Have you tested your water parameters lately, and have they tested ok? Namely, ammonia and nitrite at 0ppm, nitrates at less than 20ppm, pH at around 7.0. Have you done weekly 20% water changes (if he's in a filtered tank) or daily 50% water changes (if he's in a bowl)? If not, you need to start.
If his water parameters are ok, the temperature has remained constant, you've kept on top of your water changes and basically taken good care of him, he's probably sick. You'll need to start keeping an eye out for growths, discolorations, or lesions to manifest. When this happens, come back and post another question.
EDIT for the person below me and to all you other who think teasing bettas with a mirror is a good idea: This adds unneccessary stress, as the betta thinks there is another fish there and gets agitated. Do this too often, and you will end up weakening your fish's immune system, possibly ultimately leading him to his death. Please do not use mirrors to stimulate your fish.
2006-09-01 02:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds normal to me. Are you giving him that freeze dried stuff or the real thing, live food? The reason he is hanging up at the top is he is probably getting ready to blow some bubbles and start building a nest, using the plant as an anchor. Get him some real live food, such as tubifex worms, rinsed brine shrimp, or mosquitoe larvae.
You want to make him real happy, get the mosquitoes and you will watch him hunt down and eat those suckers. If he starts making a nest, make him happy with a sweetheart...and then ask another question for that one.
2006-09-04 08:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by smiley0_1_1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your betta is honestly very happy and extremely wholesome. The bubbles around his tank are referred to as a "bubble nest", and what bettas do to show that they are waiting to reproduce. nicely finished on giving your betta a satisfied abode!
2016-10-01 04:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope is in at least a 5 gallon tank with a filter, and bubbler, and heater. They are just like other fish. It might be because of bad water quality. The food might be to hard for him to swallow. One of my bettas had a deformed mouth and i fed him freeze dried blood worms. I had to cut them into small peices though. Try them...GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-09-01 09:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by bettachick6721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your betta fish may have depression. I am NOT kidding, this can happen to anybody, even fish. What I recommend is changing his water completely, and if he has siblings, put him in with them, though in a seperate bag/jar, so he can't actually SWIM with them.
2006-09-01 04:22:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a betta fish to.. the only thing i know is that the spitting out food is normal my fish does it do.... is his color brown? if so you should ask a vet and ask.....
2006-09-01 03:17:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wat i can tell u is that Betta fish stick their gills out at someone when they want to fight with them.put a mirror against his tank and he will puff out at his own self.Betta fish r aggressive about their territory so they will eat smaller fish and try fitting with larger fish.
hope this help contace me if this process with the mirror works.
2006-09-01 02:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Anna♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps it was a parasitic worm....could you tell?
Anyway....Perhaps Stivy will feel all better now!
2006-09-01 02:00:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think hes pissed at you.
2006-09-01 01:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Alana. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋