I HAVE HAD HIM A COUPLE MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN USING BOTTE WATER FOR HIS BOWL. A CRICKET JUMPED INTO THE BOWL AND WHEN I FINALLY SAW IT I CHANGED THE WATER, BUT HE WONT EAT AND IS LAYING SIDEWAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL. HE COMES UP EVERY NOW AND THEN FOR AIR BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE HAS A HARD TIME SWIMMING. I KNOW ITS COLD IN MY ROOM BUT CANT REALLY AFFORD A FILLTER AND HEATER...WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? HOW FAST DO I NEED TO ACT?
2007-09-11 08:02:15 · 11 answers · asked by kristinw47 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I USE SPRING BOTTLED WATER...I WAS LOOKING ONLINE AND IT SAID HE MAY BE CONSTIPATED??? AND TO FEED HIM A COOKED PEA?
2007-09-11 08:38:45 · update #1
aww my fish did that too oh and sry for everyone getting mad at you. well ur options are you can go to petco and the heaters arent expensive or find a warmer area in your house/appartment. hope i helped!
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2007-09-11 08:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The problem isn't the cricket, it's the cold and the water. You shouldn't use bottled water for fish, unless it's spring water. There are minerals and things in water that fish need. I use tap water with Start Right conditioner added, let it sit overnight for the temperature to stabilize before changing. You should be changing his water about once a week, depending on the size of his bowl. My bettas are in 1-1½ gallon bowls.
Get him warmed up. Bettas can survive without heaters, but get him someplace warmer. Up high, near a window (but not in direct sunlight), in a kitchen or bathroom. Close the A/C vents in your room. The warmest place you can find.
You have to act immediately. This guy is in trouble! It may be too late, but maybe not. Bettas are really hardy fish, so if you get him in clean, conditioned water, and warmed up, he might pull through.
Go to a book store, pet store, or library and get a book on betta care. You'll learn a lot about properly caring for your fish. It's worth the small investment if you want to keep healthy, happy, vibrant fish! Good luck!
2007-09-11 15:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by baymast13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No change the water more often. The dead cricket made the water real bad and he's suffering from the stress of ammonia build up. His only chance is to keep the water pristine, you may also add a teaspoon of non iodized salt to the bowl to aid in healing. Keep using the spring water, just change all of it out every three days until he recovers or dies. His chances are 50/50 at this point. He will recover if he was strong before this happened. Keep bugs out the best you can they carry disease.
2007-09-11 16:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he is swimming at the bottom of the tank, that is a sign of him being cold. I doubt the cricket had much to do with him acting this way. You should change the water or put a heating pad next to the tank to warm it up. Betta's can stand the cold, but nothing below 65 degrees.
2007-09-11 15:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tropical fish = heat, 75-86 degrees to thrive. I agree with treated water, a larger tank and filter. In a bowl, toxins can add up quickly and the cricket, especially if it was dead, probably contributed to his illness. I'd say you haven't much hope since you clearly need to learn more about Betta fish. They also need special food. A happy Betta covers the surface with bubbles :)
2007-09-11 15:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you not treating the water with water conditioner or bacteria supplement? If not, it is going to die- you can't just put a fish into untreated water. It is probably too late to save him since he is laying at the bottom.
Also, you shouldn't have fish if you can't afford a filter and heater- all fish need these things.
2007-09-11 15:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Madison 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
bottled water might not be the best choice -- if you use bottled water use spring water -- thats for a lot of reasons. and change his water regularly.
try putting your fish on top of the highest thing in your room. its usually considerably warmer if you can get up above windows and doors.
2007-09-11 15:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think heaters and filters are not expensive any longer. Purchase them in Wal Mart. I would go to the Pet store and ask there for help.
2007-09-11 15:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bettas are tropical fish
you really need a warm tank as they dont like the cold
i doubt the cricket has much to do with him not being well
2007-09-11 15:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by rose 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what's even worse is you need a new keyboard! Your capslock key seems to be broken. Get that fixed first!
2007-09-11 15:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by theseeker4 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋