My beta fish hangs around the bottom of his aquarium all the time. If you feed him he will swim up and eat or if you tap the side he will get startled and swim but usually he just sits...is he sick or what? We just got him a month ago!
2007-05-22 08:33:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
people who says bettas are lazy, get your fish a real tank with a heater and filter and you'll see a whole new side of him.
how active would you be if someone stuck you in an unheated closet with no toilet?
2007-05-22 11:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a filter in the tank, the flow may make it hard for him to swim. With the long fins, the males aren't that efficient at moving against a strong current. You should be able to adjust the flow rate with a knob at the top of the uptake tube.
Also, check the temperature of his water and the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Bettas are most active in the range 75-85o, but become lethargic if they're too warm or cold. The chemicals build up if the tank is less than a few months old, or the water changes are too far apart (or too little volumes is removed). A 25% weekly change is suggested. If you don't have a test kit, most pet store will test a sample for you.
As long as he's able to swim normally when he wants to, it doesn't sound like he's sick. And bettas can be kept with other fish, just not multiple males or a male and female in the same tank (unless you're trying to spawn them).
2007-05-22 09:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in case you have a clear out in the tank, the flow could make it confusing for him to swim. With the long fins, the adult males are not that effective at shifting in opposition to a effectual cutting-edge. you'll have the skill to alter the flow value with a knob on the suited of the uptake tube. additionally, verify the temperature of his water and the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Bettas are maximum energetic in the variety 75-85o, even with the undeniable fact that replace into torpid in the event that they're too warmth or chilly. The chemical compounds boost if the tank is under just some months previous, or the water differences are too far aside (or too little volumes is bumped off). A 25% weekly replace is reported. for people who don't have a attempt kit, maximum puppy save will attempt a trend for you. as long as he's provided to swim countless the time whilst he needs to, it would not sound like he's ill. And bettas could additionally be saved with diverse fish, only now no longer a pair of adult males or a male and woman in an identical tank (different than you attempt to spawn them).
2016-10-31 02:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most beta fish are like that. They actually don't move around very much unless they are eating or something like that. That's pretty normal for this type of fish. I've had several beta's for a year or more at a time who did that their whole life.
If the beta moves around quickly and normally when you feed it or at other times, I would think that it is probably healthy. If it doesn't respond even when you go to feed it, then I would expect there may be a problem. Sounds like your fish is probably just fine!
2007-05-22 08:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kyleontheweb 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Beta fish just hang around. They don't need much space which is why they are usually kept in small bowls. Watch for bubbles on the waterline, that usually means they are happy or comfortable in their home. If you notice him swimming sideways or resting on the gravel, check the PH levels with your pet store. Don't worry, there is easy medicine for it!
2007-05-22 08:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mindy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beta fish are notoriously low energy. The good news for this that they require very little room to live comfortably. This makes them fantastic for office or home when space is at a premium.
It's doubtful that he's sick...he just doesn't feel overly pressed to do anything.
2007-05-22 08:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have just explained the existence of the beta fish. Their pretty, but not that interesting. If you want to put some fish in with your beta that actually move, go to the pet store and let them know you have a beta and they will show you what fish can be put in with a beta. There isn't that many. I know goldfish's are one; and some other tiny fish with a rainbow looking tail. I had both of them in with my beta, and although he/she didn't kill them, he/she did eat some of their tails off ... vain fish.
2007-05-22 08:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by PhoebeBB 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He could be sick, but some bettas are just plain lazy! If he doesn't develop any symptoms in a week, then that's just who he is. Check for blisters on his body, missing scales, ich, and anything else that is abnormal. If you do see symptoms then post a question about it and I'll gladly answer it. It sounds to me like there's really nothing to worry about. Good luck with your betta buddy! :)
2007-05-22 10:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the tank isn't heated, that's why.
They are tropical fish, and he is lethargic from being cold.
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Ps. IT'S NOT BETA!!!!!!!!! It's Betta... WITH 2 T'S!!!!!!!!
2007-05-22 08:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are know for staying in shallow waters in Asia and for not swimming very much.,.....it's normal.
2007-05-22 08:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda F 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋