I changed the water in my beta's tank, and apparently didn't do too good of a job. I think it's in shock now. Any advice so that it doesn't die? help!!
2006-12-04 03:38:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I did dechlorinate. I guess it was a temperature issue as well as too much too quickly. I guess I just have to wait it out and hope?
2006-12-04 03:50:58 · update #1
You can try Stress Coat, that may help. There is also a product called Betta-Fix that is like a tonic for bettas. Don't use too much. Sadly, once a fish goes into pH shock it usually dies. If it is just temperature shock, he should recover. Did you dechlorinate the water before you put him in it? Sometimes the water company puts in chloramine instead of chlorine. It is much more toxic to fish than chlorine. DeChlor drops remove both of these.
Never change 100% of the water in any tank. It always shocks the fish and removes all of the beneficial bacteria that have grown in the tank and are needed. The proper procedure is to change only 25-30% of the water every week. This is the most important thing you can do to keep your tank and fish healthy and happy. Also, siphon the gravel once a month or six weeks.
2006-12-04 04:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably more the bacteria in the water with the betta that are in shock, ratehr than the fish itself, which would be suffering from the bad stuff dead bacteria produce.
Next time you change your water, try doing about ten percent. Mix up the water about an hour ahead of time, so the de-chlorinating chemicals can work their magic, the weird gasses in the tap water can bubble out, and the temperature can get to be about normal.
If you've got gravel, be sure to use a gravel vac when you clean the tank.
I've found that if my fish start acting weird after a water change, it's often helpful to perform a much smaller water change each day until they start acting right again. Might help, but do make sure the temperature is right. Bettas get cold really easy in this weather. I usually try to guess the right temp with my hand when I fill up the bucket with fresh water.
2006-12-04 13:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
betas are funny. mine would go for a few days where it wouldnt move hardly at all, then be all over the place the next day. it could very well be in shock. next time you change its water, make sure you dechlorinate, leave the water standing til room temperature. and only change half the water. all fish have bacteria they need to keep healthy, if you change too much of the water, it could harm this bacteria.
2006-12-04 11:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by sslowbliss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you dechlorinate the water? If so.. you always need to make sure temperature is the same before you transfer it. It's also best to add in a little water at a time. If you have any stress coat put that in the water.. if not.. just give it time to readjust.
2006-12-04 11:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by Celok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not much you can do now. The key is the temp of the new water needs to be about the temp of the old water. If it feels different to your finger. It's too much of a change.
2006-12-04 13:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave em, he should be fine... when I change the water for my fishies I just make sure it feels room temp by my hands. As for how much water you put in at a time...I dunno I just keep filling the tank till its full only pause is when I fill the bucket and I have no issues. My fish must be like me, built like a rock.
2006-12-04 13:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by MC W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, first you need to find out what is causing the shock.
Was the water too hot? Too cold? DId you treat with chlorine treatment?
2006-12-04 11:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know what you did so too late now its done.
2006-12-04 11:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋