I have two betta fish, well i had 2 now I just have one because one jut died and the other is starting to die but I don't now why the water is clean but he doesn't want to eat. They ar in seperat vases. Please answer quickly!!!
2006-09-29 16:57:16 · 11 answers · asked by erika 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
New Tank Syndrome
All aquariums/bowls/vases have beneficial bacteria that convert fish waste (ammonia) into nitrites, then other bacteria turn the nitrites into less harmful nitrates. You vases probably did not have sufficient time to develop the bacteria and your bettas suffered from toxic water conditions. Don't clean out the dead bettas vase too thoroughly. Leave it full of water for at least a week so the bacteria can start to grow, then change half of the water and buy a new betta. With the one still alive, stop feeding it and change 25% of the water every day. There is a chance that the necessary bacteria can grow before the water kills him. If he does survive, you can resume feeding him in about three days.
Better luck next time.
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2006-09-30 16:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigh billu doesn't know much about bettas, and Donna P actually seem to have negative amounts of knowledge. Betta are carnivores, and cholorine is poisonous to fish.
1) Are you sure you are cleaning the vase every 4 days? Note you need to age the water for 48 hours, or put in drops to remove cholorine. Also make sure the old water is the same temp as the new.
2)Are you feeding the betta a food that is primarily worm/shrimp/fish? Are you not over feeding? (More than the size of his eyeball 6 days a week is go.)
3)Are you keeping him warm. Ideally he should be in the low 80s, and certain at least in the low 70s. (Note that quick temp changes are worse than being cold.)
4)Check out the betta disease link, and then take a close look at his.
PS- Most vases are a little small for a betta long term.
2006-09-29 17:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the water temperature is too low. Bettas are native to countries such as Thailand where the climate is hot and moist.
The water should be soft, warm, with a neutral to slightly acidic pH and the temperature is around 80~85 deg F. Temperature change should be gradual.
Also ensure sufficient open space at the top of the water for the Betta to reach the air.
2006-09-29 17:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by CK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking over the other answers, I would first say...NO chlorine! You have to put drops in to REMOVE chlorine from your tap water. Fastest advice would be to call or visit your local pet store for advice. Sometimes we just dont know why fish die. I have lost many with no clue what happened. They never seemed ill. You may also want to reclean the vase and make sure you rinse well. But then remove the chlorine and make sure you have maintained the water tempurature so you dont put it into shock from temp change. Good luck!
2006-09-29 17:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Xena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you need to have one of the plants that they feed of of and if you dont have one feed t from 2 to 3 tmes aday and also swich it into a new vase it might help and make sure it clean with no rocks until it re-covers and feed it 2 pelets the first feeding 1 the next and then between 1 and 2 and if you give it flakes feed it a pinch of flakes but just to make sure call a pet store please try to tell me what happend i really hope this helps you out bye! oh and your soposed to put 1-2 drops of clorine in thats what i did with mine and it lived for 3 years but call a pet shop about that to
2006-09-29 17:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Donna P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since bettas breathe from the air and not the water make sure that the tank is not airtight and that the betta can easily get to the surface to breathe. If they can't get to the surface to breathe they will die.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish#Ideal_Tank_Conditions
2006-09-29 17:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were in the same tank they have been fighting.
If not try chlorine remover in the tank. Have you water tested in the morning if he is still alive. Most pet stores will do it for free.
2006-09-29 17:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first it depends on how long you had your fish they usualy live for 2-3 years old so maybe that was it but if not hen it was probably the type of food you were feeding it
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2016-12-15 17:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both wil die, you cant do anything to stop it. usually fishes show signs of illness may be you failed to notice. :(
sorry about your fishes
2006-09-29 17:06:19 · answer #10 · answered by Shaan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋