He doesnt move very fast anyway but now he just floats there and moves occasionly, i have recently moved him into a different, bigger tank, but all my other fish seem fine. His fins are a little bit torn. Dont think he is eating that well either, he seems very lathargic. he just isnt his usual self. please help worried :(
2007-06-19 22:12:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
the current from the filter is quite strong, he is not with any tetras or barbs or any other aggressive fish,how do i test the ammonia levels please.i think that could be the problem.
2007-06-19 22:39:14 · update #1
You can test the ammonia levels by buying a test kit. Some people like the 5 in one test strips and others like the more expensive kits. You can purchase the strips at any store that has fish supplies. Also if you have anything in the tank that are sharp you need to remove it. Their fins can get caught on objects in the tank. Also is the water temperature correct? It should be between 76-82 F. If he is too cold he wouldn't move around alot or eat.
2007-06-20 00:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may still be getting used to the new tank, but but he may also be having some problems in there. If you have any barbs or tetras in the tank, these can sometimes nip the fins of the other fish (thus, the fin damage you're seeing). The long fins also don't allow the males to swim very well in the current, so it's possible he swam too close to the filter intake and it tore the tail. You can adjust most filters to a slower flow rate with a knob on the top of the intake tube.
But if he's been there for a few days and none of the other seem to be the cause, I'd look at the water quality. Is he at a good temperature? This can cause lethargy if he's too cool. Can you test your tank water? See what the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are. Ammonia can cause split fins, lethargy, loss of appetite, gasping at the water's surface, bloody streaks through the fins, and darkening of the fish's gills. If you aren't able to test the water, do a 25% water change with water that's about the same temperature as what's in the tank (add dechlorinator if needed) and see if that helps. If so, you may want to do an additional change later today or tomorrow to lower potential levels even more.
2007-06-20 05:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have finrot, don't let it get to the base of the fish or he will die
2007-06-20 16:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by janorth1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk if it might work for this type but you can try put a mirror beside the tank and try see if he starts reacting to seeing his own reflection. since 2 or more male bettas fight.
its just to keep himself busy with out killing himself
2007-06-20 11:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋