hello my betta is always at the top of the tank swiming around and not at the bottom where all the rocks and fake plants are why is this?
2007-05-25 15:52:28 · 11 answers · asked by ryanderhino 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
he can swim to the bottom just doesnt often
2007-05-25 15:57:11 · update #1
i just got him today
2007-05-25 15:57:37 · update #2
he's in a 5 gallon tank and he used to live in a cup at the pet store
2007-05-25 15:58:15 · update #3
It's natural for bettas, they are top water fish and just prefer to be there.
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2007-05-25 15:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A betta will drown if it can't get any air once in a while. They are raised in shallow water holes in the east, where the rice is also grown. The males don't swim very well because of the long flowing fins. They like to float on top of a plant near the surface because of this reason.
2007-05-25 23:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had some Bettas that did the same thing once I got them home and into a bigger container. After a few days, they started swimming all over. Maybe get one of those dual tanks and get him a buddy. Believe it or not, fish can become depressed and, if this is your first Betta, you'll be surprised at how active he'll be with a buddy. Get the friskiest one you can find! - Traci...mom to 21 Bettas
2007-05-27 00:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Traci 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettas have an upturned mouth and seek out food at the surface as they would in the wild. Also, Bettas have a labyrinth organ and breathe air to supplement the oxygen they obtain with their gills. They go to the surface to gulp air. Because of their feeding and air breathing habits they were "designed" to live near the surface of the water and that is pretty much where they spend most of their time.
2007-05-25 22:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just like the little guppies, bettas like the top part of aquairum and don't like to waste their fat belly on some trips to the bottom. Bettas are slow peaceful and low metabolism fish. It's nice you have a large tank. I keep mine with my guppies and i have no death in a 10 gallon:)
2007-05-26 09:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Asphodel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, the males blow bubble nests for the female's eggs on the surface of the water-it is a natural trait.
2007-05-25 23:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain fishes like certain parts of the tank.
And Bettas, like the top.
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2007-05-27 19:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is probably a shortage of oxygen in the tank,or maybe it likes to swim in a less crowded area...
2007-05-27 12:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by hate players 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has an upturned mouth and that is how he finds food!
2007-05-28 16:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's looking for food.
2007-05-25 22:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋