MY betta hangs out @ the top all of the time. is that normal. he is not dead but when he's @ the top, he doesn't flap his pelvic fins nd if u put ur finger near him he'll get all active nd swim. so i just wanna know whats wrog. THANX!
2007-04-26 11:37:18 · 6 answers · asked by Ur Mom 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Your Betta is normal. My Betta's are all over the place but tend to stay at the top most of the time.
2007-04-28 01:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too uncommon for them to act that way, but it is far more common in a very warm or in an unfiltered environment. If this fish is in a small (less than 2 gallon) bowl with no filter or air stone, that would be the reason.
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2007-04-26 11:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beta's are surface breathers they have a "lung" like organ called a labryth. Hanging out near the top is pretty normal.
2007-04-26 19:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by my3mohrkids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal HE hangs out top because he's an anabantid, a fish that can breathe air.
2007-04-26 11:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by CZAR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its is natural Bettas are top - dweelers(likes the top)
2007-04-26 11:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by grim107 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe his tank in too small get him a new tank and some plants....and something to hide in.
2007-04-26 11:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋