Why does my betta dart back and forth? He shows no symptoms of illness? He just darts?:(?

Question

I bought him about a week ago and hes been fine. But yesterday he just started to dart back and forth really fast almost all day. He does NOT run into anything just goes back and forth, he has no signs or symptoms on his body of illness, is he maybe just an active betta?:S Please help!!
-10 gallon tank w/ power filter
- one pleco and one corydoras
-temp is 80 F
-tank cycled and I do water changes every sunday (25% of the water)

Answer 1

he is just happy and uses all the room he got
very well done, good choice of tank for your betta, it shows that you really care for him

Another question though? What kind of pleco have you got in your tank?



Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

P.S.: Will check back later if you added the info

Answer 2

Bettas tend to be anti social. Some have to be kept alone. You know the pleco is going to out grow that tank, right? The pelco will need a 55 gallon tank. Does the betta bother the cory?

Answer 3

you shouldnt need that many water changes with a 20 gallon tank so the water can be cycled. from what ive seen bettas have personality, he may be stressed out but i remember hearing that the water should be warmer for them. just keep an eye on him for illness, if you cant see anything wrong you shouldnt worry too much. also you should check and see if hes breathing fast, i think adding aquarium salt calms the fish down.

Answer 4

well i think it depends on how many fish are in the tank with him, it could be shock and still trying to get used to the idea of a permanent home so i say give it time. hope 4 the best

Answer 5

he's having fun. my frog swims to the top, spreads out all four limbs, and sinks. nothing is wrong with him, seriously. my beta does that too, and is really healthy.

Answer 6

He may have flukes...