do fish sleep? because i have a blue buda fish and at first it was in a little tank the size of 2 or 3cups, then i moved it today to a bigger tank, the size of prly 1 and a half gallon, and i dont know its laying down on its side at the bottom of the tank, but its still alive cuz if i move the tank it moves and starts swimming? what is wrong with it?
2006-09-02 05:35:05 · 10 answers · asked by don't question me..lol 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
i mean its a betta fish lol
2006-09-02 05:38:43 · update #1
Did you had any chemicals to the water in the bigger tank? Tap water has a lot of chlorine and other additives that can be harmful to fish. You should always add a few drops of Aquarpure (or something similar) before adding the fish. Also, if the tempurature of the water in the new tank was warmer or cooler than the water in the old, the fish may have gone into shock. If you haven't thrown out the water in the old tank, try adding a little of it to the new to even out the water temperature.
2006-09-02 05:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by johnsredgloves 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it sounds like it might not be alive for long, or it is trying to adjust to a huge tank. Does the fish have any spots on it? There is a fish fungus called ichthiosis. Put some greens in the tank as well. Good luck.
2006-09-02 12:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fish is either stressed or doesn't realize it has more room. betas don't move much to begin with. If your still worried, you can purchase water conditioner just for betas at your local petsmart.
Betas only live 2-3 yrs on average so it may be age as well.
2006-09-02 13:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Animal lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fish is probably stressed because of the move...get a female Betta to keep him company, another male would be disasterous.
2006-09-02 12:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Cija 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it doesnt like bigger tank, it was used to living in the samller one and now that you've transported it it probably isn't too happy, thats my only guess,i think beta fish also like smaller spaces, thats why when you buy one it comes in a small cup
2006-09-02 12:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes fish do do this when they sleep but they often do this when moved to a biger tank, its stresed as its world has suddenly got bigger.
it should be fine but keep an eye on it as stress can kill fish
2006-09-02 12:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by Joanne 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
fish does sleep but sounds like he is stressed from the move
2006-09-02 12:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by C live 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like it is shocked from going into a new environment to fast
2006-09-02 17:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by johnjn321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fish probably has something wrong with its swim bladder and will problay die in a few days
2006-09-02 13:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by NICK C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yah.. maybe your fish is sleeping when you moved it... but yeah the fish is sleeping of course
2006-09-02 12:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋