I grabbed him out of the water and put him in clean water, but I don't think I should have touched him.
2007-03-23 06:49:24 · 18 answers · asked by arum 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Well, don't be too depressed over this... as nothing stays forever, right? Maybe U should treat this as your lesson and learn from it. If U still want to have Betta as pet, U should use a net or "carry" it over fast and not "grab" it. Check water temperature, and the chemical balance etc. before changing water. And the most important is that do not chase them around the tank, cos' this will cause confusing and stress to them which will decrease their live spam very fast - almost immediately...
2007-03-23 10:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by donnpoh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The "clean water" that you put the betta in probably killed him. Tap water contains chlorine and some other jazzy things that aren't so great for your fishies.... if you do not decholorinate the water you are going to put the fish in by either laying it out over night so the chlorine evaporates off or by using a product like Aquasafe, then you are going to have problems. With a betta I suggest leaving the water out overnight... that will make sure that the water is the same temperature as the water in the betta's bowl. Sudden temperature changes can stress or kill fish. If you want to catch a betta I recommend using a clean plastic cup so that you don't damage their fins in a net... this way the fish never even leaves the water. Anyway... bettas are beautiful and a great way to introduce you to fishkeeping as they are so low maintenance... they don't need a heater or an air pump...... and they just new water once a week. I had a betta for years before getting into some bigger tanks and I simply changed half of the tank water a week and fed daily. If you are interested I recommend you do a google of "caring for a betta" and read up. I think the knowledge will make it much easier.
2007-03-23 15:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by hereceivedacall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel too bad. Actually nets are bad for bettas. They can get a fungus from nets that always kills them. Better is a small measuring cup or a scoop.
Moving fish from one body of water to another with out giving them time acclimate causes a great deal of stress. Better to change to water in the tank he's in at 50% or so at than to move him all at once.
Try again. Tips for bettas, a tank, 2.5 gallon is ideal. A warm environment, they'll live in colder water but they really like it about 80 or so. And sparse feeding, like once or twice a week. Don't stick your hands in the thank, you don't know where they've been.
2007-03-23 14:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sank63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use a fish net when I change my fish water and I've never had a problem. You probably should have used a fish net and not your own hand to put your fish into the clean water.
2007-03-23 14:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by Maddie's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you gently cupped the fish in your hand, making sure your hand was wet first, it shouldn't've made that big a difference. Did you dechlorinate the new water? If you didn't, that's what would've killed your fish. Also, if there was a big temperature difference, it could've put the fish into shock. I've moved plenty of fish by hand when there was no other option and it was an emergency, and they were fine.
2007-03-23 13:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well yes...you killed a creature..but there are plenty more fish in the sea (get it!). Sorry..I shouldn't joke..Nets are bad for Betta's..so either use a thinklly strung net with tiny holes..or a large glass/cup to get it out...hope that's OK for next time!
2007-03-23 14:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by evil_loony_leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you didn't really mean to kill him, I'd say no. But next time, get a net. That is much better because your hands carry like a bajillion (not exact figures lol) different types of bacteria, which is what might have killed him.
2007-03-23 15:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ Kat ♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you were just trying to help him.
Before you get another betta, please read this article to help you understand how to care for him.
http://www.helpinganimals.com/animalsHome_fish_bettas.asp
It's better not to support pet stores because they sell wild animals that are better off in the wild. But again, that's not your fault. Get a fish from a friend if you can instead. :)
2007-03-23 13:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by kary e 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
betta fish are ver VERY territorial and if you take them out of their house even to clean they might commit suicide, my one betta did because i took it out of his bowl, into a empty bowl and i guess he got so stressed out because he didnt have the same rocks and the same little hut he just died, so do not think you are bad, you just mad a mistake, next time just clen the owl with like a scrubber with a handle and empty the bowl with half the water and fill with the other half with clean water.
2007-03-23 13:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by whitewolfo125 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No u didnt killed ur betta ,u try to put him in the clean water its not ur fault,but catching hardly makes fish sick to dead.
2007-03-23 14:01:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋