i just recently put my betta in a 40 gallon tank and once i put him in he got really mad like if he was going to attack another male betta (he is the only one in the tank anyways) does this mean he doesnt like it, should i take him out and put him back in his other home that he seems to love much more?
2007-01-05 08:36:12 · 12 answers · asked by rachel e 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
he lives by himself, i was just afraid that he was going to die :( i took him out and put him back into his orignal container because i think he likes it better and seems more happy. in the 40 gallon tank he kept being near the filter and stayed in a corner so i was getting worried, but all your answers that i have gotten seem to be just explanation i needed. But if he seems more happier in his orginal home, i dont think i should change and put him in a 40 gallon tank right?
2007-01-05 10:08:36 · update #1
give him time
2007-01-05 09:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by great white fisherman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was probably seeing his reflection in the glass and thought it was another betta. Most bettas get over this eventually - they still flare at themselves occasionally, but they can swim away into another area of the tank to establish their territory. Provides lots of cover - plants, driftwood, rocks, etc, so the betta has lots of places to go where he can feel secure.
He will be fine eventually, but 40 gallons is a lot of room for a betta. Are there other fish in the tank? If not, you could get some, bettas are fine with small fish like tetras - just avoid long fins, as your betta may mistake a fish with long fins for another betta, and get territorial. If he's the only one in the tank, it isn't really a logical use of space, because a betta will only use up a a certain amount of territory (5-6 gallons, typically). However, too big is better than too small.
2007-01-05 08:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by Zoe 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Are there other fish that resemble bettas? Like platys or guppies? Or is there some shiny material next to the tank or a dark material where he would be able to see his reflection in the glass? I can't imagine that he would dislike the tank just because it's bigger.
*edit....a 40 gal tank does seem excessive for one betta, but bettas really can be happy in large tanks. If he seems happy in his smaller tank then there is no harm in keeping him there. Plus it's easier to keep up so why not. :) Oh, and as for that comment about bettas liking small spaces and "uneducated people", just because they can survive in it, doesn't mean they like it. Experts on keeping fish recommend at least a 2.5 gallon tank for a betta, with a heater and a filter. http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77665&page=1*
2007-01-05 08:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My basically concerns may well be first of all of the clear out. In a huge tank at the same time with that, you have chose a huge clear out. i might think of that the greater effective clear out may well be too lots for the betta and might desire to push him around in some factors. additionally, feeding. With that great of a tank, i might think of that it would be complicated to feed that one fish. not consistently will he comprehend that there is food available. the ten gallon aquarium to himself is greater beneficial than sufficient. i'm helpful he's already thinking that on my own is a palace whilst in comparison with what some idiots positioned their bettas in (bowls, cups, and so on). you're already doing him an incredible desire with the aid of offering him that 10 gallon tank.
2016-10-30 02:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would love the 40g, but you can not put 2 male bettas in the SAME tank! They are called fighting fish for a reason
2007-01-05 13:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by jeremy B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably just saw his reflection, or maybe he was just excited to be in a new tank, he will get over it soon.
Bettas LOVE big tanks! Contrary to what many uneducated people say, bettas do not live in puddles in nature. Use common sense people, how in the world would a fish get into a puddle??
Bettas natural environment-- http://www.bettadreams.com/ricepaddies.html
2007-01-05 08:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by fish guy 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Problem with a big tank is the fact a Betta will get sucked down by the pump. Also, if there is another male in the tank, you can expect a natural fight...since males are territorial.
Usually Betta's like a smaller environment. I always kept mine in a goldfish bowl. I would change the items I placed in the bowl to give them a "change of surrounding". I'd use broken pottery to form a cave then cover that w/ various rocks and pebbles to give the cave a natural effect.
2007-01-05 08:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by ariesbutterfly77 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
your fish tank is too big.... 40 gallon is a lot.... your betta will not like living in a tank that big.... imagine it.... you have been living in a house that is pretty average size.... then later you put to live in a big mansion with no furniture...... would you feel nervous with so much room? yeah.... i thought so.... you would feel nervous with so much room. so just put your betta back in a smaller tank.
2007-01-05 10:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sxc 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
see they are fighting fish and i have a betta and mine is with my fish and mine seem too get along with them butt if your betta is nipping the other fish you should move him asap plus betta's were too fight so your fish might think your other fish are like him and want too fight so your best bet is too put him in another tank by himself you know he would be happier ok they can get stressed out and may die if you don't hope this helps denise
2007-01-05 08:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by greeneyedangel1975 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Might just be feeling territorial over his new big home. (Lucky fishy!) Maybe some ornamental pieces with snug little hidy spots would help.
2007-01-05 08:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋