My male betta swims around just fine in his bowl but looks bored. His bowl does not have to much fun stuff, and he just swims and does nothing else. I always want to feed him when he looks bored, but i know i can't overfeed him. I just want him to be happy. Any ideas on what i should do?
2007-04-17 12:00:29 · 9 answers · asked by nerdy! 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
You can interact with him by slowly moving your finger around the front of the bowl and allowing him to chase you finger or "flare" at you finger. Some will say to use a mirror, but I wouldn't or at least not more than a few minutes every few days. Bettas also react to movement and color, so leaving a TV on within a few yards of his bowl will provide stimulation. It's only the light and movements he will respond to, so you can keep the sound off.
MM
2007-04-17 12:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with bubbles, bettas a tropical and are often lethargic when kept in unheated bowls. try getting him a tank that's at least 2.5 gallons with some silk plants. this will allow you to have a heater (7.5watt hydor mini heater for 2.5 gallons, 25watt for 5gallon tanks) and a filter. with a filter you won't have to do full water changes anymore, just 25%water changes once a week. most likely he'll be more active and more colorful. however i don't recommend getting him a friend unless it's just a snail or you get at least a 10gallon tank.
also what MM said, crayons work great too instead of a finger, that way they're getting the bright colors too :)
2007-04-17 12:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in case you place a reflect in front of his tank for approximately 5 minutes on a daily basis, it provides the fish healthful exercising and enables him something to do. attempt getting some stay plant life from the puppy shop (no longer lillies that drift on magnificent, they are in a position to suffocate your Betta). this might supply him something to work together with. of course, correct is to get a real tank (5+ gallons with a filter out and heater) and enable him have some tankmates like 4 Neon Tetras. He won't worry them by way of fact of their small, short fins. reliable good fortune! Nosoop4u Please do no longer subject your Betta to the cruelty of a bowl. merely by way of fact it may stay in a bowl, does not recommend it incredibly is satisfied. Get it a real tank (5+ gallons), this is purely approximately $15-$20.
2016-12-26 12:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by lockey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i don't belive in bettas living in a tank under 5 gallons so i suggest at least getting a 10 gallon (what i have) and put some plastic hamster toys in it and have a heater filter. you can put platties in with bettas, and it is much better for him if he has a lot of space and some toys to swim in and out of plus a friend, pet smart told us platties were the best to put in a tank with bettas
2007-04-17 12:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by horselover4life2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not get him a buddie betta fish do not like being in the same tank. You should either put it in a pond where it can swim freely or get a better tank with more exiting features
2007-04-17 13:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by sm12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a 5-gallon tank and a heater. put all your imagination in the decoration. Good Luck
2007-04-17 12:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What more do you want him to do> He is a fish for goodness sake.
Male Betta's are quite happy alone. Honestly.
2007-04-17 12:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lolipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a mirror and put it next to the bowl.
Whenever he sees himself his fins will expand and he will react but becareful it can make him angry.
beta=chinese fighting fish
:)
2007-04-17 12:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Muffin? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him a buddy.
ps. he could look "bored" because he's in a bowl without a heater... they are really tropical you know...
2007-04-17 12:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋