So, I just brought home my new betta, he has a 5 gallon tank all for himself, I conditioned the water, make the fish get used to the new temp, he is going to have heated water since it is cold, the water he was in at the petshop was considerably colder, I waited 40 minutes, put him in the new water and he is just swimming and swimming and swimming back and forth, up and down and sometimes he seems to be in kind of a rush to get somewhere... Is this fish dying? What are the signs of a dying fish?
2007-03-10 16:09:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
My 2 betta females i have together in a 10 gallon tank with a few other fish do that. They have been alive now for about a year. The male that i have in a 3 gallon tank by its self does the same thing. When my last two bettas died at different times it was like they were trying to jump out of the water.
I hope this helps you
here are some websites to look at
http://www.bettatalk.com/betta_behavior.htm
http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-Betta.htm
2007-03-11 03:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by scott_32092 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your fish is just getting used to his new surroundings; swimming back and forth checking out everything. I'm very glad that you bought it such a nice, big tank! This is going to be a great home for him and you will see a lot of activity and action out of him for this. I would suggest one thing however. You put your fish right in the water without cycling the water. So, to help the cycling process along, I would add some Amquel to dechlorinate the tank and help get rid of some ammonia and I would also add some Cycle or Bio-Spira to get the cycle going faster. You may also want to get a master test kit to check the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels to be sure that the water stays safe for your fish, because, even though, as I said, the fast swimming your fish is doing now is probably just checking out his new home, darting around quickly can also be a sign of new tank syndrome or ammonia poisoning. Good luck with your new fish and happiness to all!
2007-03-10 16:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just checking out his new surroundings. Probably at the pet shop he was in a much smaller container. He is not dying. The signs of a dying fish are they just either sort of lay on the bottom or hang listlessly at the top or swim erratically in a jerky motion or or their side. A Betta can be combined with other fish such as mollies or sword fish without any problems. You just can't put another Betta in the same tank with him unless you want to try to breed them and that is another process.
2007-03-10 16:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds fine - he probably can't believe the amount of space he's in now, so he's swimming back and forth to make sure he really does have all that room!
Actually, everyone here sounds right - he's getting used to the new home, checking out all the parts of the tank, and glad he's in water that's warm enough for him to be active.
2007-03-10 16:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humphrie! you are the retarded *** who placed 2 betta in a tank to observe them combat "for giggles" you haven't any longer any degree nor basic sense. Your betta would be advantageous interior the a million.8 tank, that's a sprint on the small element yet extra effective than a bowl, purely be sure you get him a heater of a few kind. As pronounced in posts above, many shops sell a small pad like one which would be located under the gravel or against a wall. Lenny would be extra beneficial than happy then : ) superb of success!
2016-10-18 02:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by balikos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The betta has yet to experience the environment around him. Dont worry he is no kind of threat and will calm down in 1 day or 2. If i were you id leave the water temperature at 74. Bettas dont live in tropical waters. Most of the time they are seen living in muddy ponds that are freezing balls. Dont worry about it they are 2 dollar fish and die fast.
2007-03-10 16:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You new fish is just getting used to his new surroundings. That behavior is typical, common and nothing at all to worry about.
Lethargy is often associated with a dying fish, as is the inablility to swim properly.
MM
2007-03-10 16:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you float him inside a platic bag in the water he came in on top of the water in the tank before releasing him into it? You didn't overdo the chemicals, correct? Between 70-78 is correct temp. , ph should be 6.8-7.0, ammonia 0, nitrate 0, nitrite 0. Hope he has a plant or something to hide in.
2007-03-10 16:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by Im Listening 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No hes not dying, this is all fishes do,they swim and swim and swim,that is with the exception of my fantailed goldfish,hes talented he begs for food,and when its given to him he will eat it out of my hand! rubberstampr
2007-03-10 16:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's exploring his new home,which is unfamiliar territory. He's fine. Report back to us in a few days.
2007-03-10 19:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by DAGIM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋