The lid was left off after my son feed him.
I don't no how long he was out
and his fins look funny now
is he going to be okay?
2007-06-12 16:49:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
He should be fine. Put some stress coat in with him. And don't be surprised if he won't eat for a few days. Just keep him in clean warm water 80F and he should be fine.
2007-06-13 01:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's still breathing, he should be fine. Mine did that, but I didn't discover him until it was to late. You may want to take a little water out of the tank, so that it's not so high that he can clear the top
2007-06-13 00:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bettas don't need water to breathe -- they can actually stay out of water for a while -- they usually ship show bettas from asia in wet paper and not in water. as long as he isn't too stressed he should survive. you might want to double the amount of water conditioner because it will help him repair any external damage.
2007-06-13 00:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the wild they move from puddle to puddle by crawling to the next one. They breathe air. The question is how dry did he get and if he removed his protection on his body. There is really no way to tell it can go either way. Do you have any stress coat? If so, use some. I would lower the level of the water too.
2007-06-12 23:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ferret Mom in MO 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
The only thing you can really do is put him back in the water and hope for the best. Good luck, and I hope it's okay.
2007-06-12 23:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bettas love to jump and like warm water. I think he may be ok if he is still moving around bit. If not they are cheap at the store.
2007-06-12 23:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by R n' B 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He might be ok, but I doubt that he will survive any length of time. Sorry.
Maybe go out and buy another one that looks just like him and keep him in your room, so that if and when it dies, you have a replacement and your son might not even notice.
2007-06-12 23:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I suppose so, there shouldn't be a problem. Just feed it as normal.
2007-06-13 00:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they will recover if they are put back into water right away.
Its not gaurenteed that he will recover, depends on how long it was out of water.
2007-06-12 23:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by Palor 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They can do that? Man... I have mine in a bowl and hes never done that. I never heard of that before!!! Hmm... Where should I put mine? I have an aquarium, but he attacks my other fish. E-mail me if you have suggestions!!!!
Hope your betta is ok!
2007-06-12 23:57:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋