He's sticking to one corner of his fish tank, blowing bubbles. I was told this has something to do with their mating instincts, but I don't want to get him a girlie to "play" with. Yet, he doesn't seem to be eating. I seen him eat one, out of the four pellets I gave him, and there is quite a bit of them which have sunk to the bottom. Is there anything I should be doing, to help him with his frustrated libido? He's also not moving much, just in circles, in the corner he has chosen to be in.
2006-10-24 10:15:12 · 8 answers · asked by chieca_rs 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Believe it or not, Bettas prefer their water, environment to be about 82 degrees, however this is rarely a thing us Betta keepers do or even think about, as most of us keep them in little tiny bowls to live out their little lives. After all why not, it’s how they are keep at the fish stores…
Get his bowl to a warmer spot. Clean out his bowl as the food sitting at the bottom, is torturing his fins and if not keep in cleaner water, he will develope fin rot.
As far as eating… well once warned up a bit, his appetite may return if not increase. Try offering him some brine, a few frozen blood worms, or even chicken, yes chicken… They are carnivores and NEED their meat.
Don’t’ worry about him making the bubbles; all Males even human go through when they don’t get any. LOL.
Main thing, make sure he is not cold and make sure you keep his bowl clean.
Cleaning his bowl properly is easy as well. Make sure you put him with some of his bowl water into a cup, set him aside. Pour out the rest of the water. Clean the slimy build up on the rocks and walls, refill with water, let it heat up to room temp, pour one drop (ONLY, not a squirt) of stress coat in and replace MR MAN. If he is healthy, everything will be just fine.
Check him out for signs of parasites and or fungus, just incase.
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2006-10-24 10:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by ******************** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's making bubbles in an attempt to attract a mate. Don't overfeed if he's not eating, your polluting his water with nitrate. If the water is yellowish change it. Let the water sit over night to adjust the ph and add a dechlorinator. Don't use cleaners in or around the bowl. Make sure the new water is the same temp. as the old. Try feeding him bloodworms (they're dried) once a day or every other day. Appx. (4) pieces. A piece at a time, stop if not eating before (4).
2006-10-24 18:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by David G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Males are the caretakers. He's nesting and wants to be a daddy. The female has the eggs but the male is the one who takes care of the babies. If you don't want to get a girl try putting a picture of a male betta up to the glass. Change the direction of his drive from procreate to fight.
2006-10-24 17:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by flfox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beleive it or not but bettas love a bigger tank! Mine always did great in 10 gallon fish tanks, put lots of hiding places and plants and he'll liven up liek you wouldn't beleive. Don't trust the people who think they just need a small cup to live in! If you do end up getting him a girl, you'll need atleast 4 to keep him busy, if he has only 1 he won't leave her alone and may end up killing her...
2006-10-24 18:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand why u wouldnt want to breed him,its time consuming,alot of work and a lot of money.but i would suggest you continue feeding him regularly, change the water often and just keep an eye on him.he should be fine though.
2006-10-24 17:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Lukk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's just making a nest.
2006-10-24 17:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Tracey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a Vi-Betta?
Change the battery.
2006-10-24 17:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by Husker 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have a batta and this happend to me to and he would not eat in till we got him a girl.
2006-10-24 18:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by kody 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋