I may sound paranoid but im really worried about my new beta i bought today?

Question

he is breathing and he moves too but he isnt that active i hope he is ok i just bought him today and he just sits near the filter system maybe he is scared cuz he is new to the tank im not too sure im getting mixed answers please help

Answer 1

Why does everybody believe that they don't require a filter?????????????

That is so wrong, like any other fish, they need a filter just as well


Anyway, you just bought your betta, so this behaviour is absolutely normal for a newly brought home fish, and some of them don't even take food for up to 10 days. They need time to get used to their new environment

Here is an article you should read and learn more about caring for a betta, (as others should )
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/caring_for_bettas.html



Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

To previous posters regarding filters: All captive fish require filtration and this includes bettas. They live in rice paddies in the wild, but that water is filtered biologically. The same cannot be said of a poor fish kept in a tank or a bowl.

As to your question, it's most likely a water quality issue, especially if you haven't let the tank cycle for a few weeks prior to putting the betta in. Take a water sample to your local fish store and have them test the water parameters. Your pH might be off or there might be a build up of ammonia or nitrites in the water that are stressing your fish out. Temperature is important, too. Bettas are tropical so they need tropical temperatures to feel their best.

Answer 3

Honestly, I was molested as a child. However, I think your concerns could best be addressed by a good therapist, not like a psychiatrist, but someone with a masters in social work. It helps to separate the realistic fear from the fear of the unknown. Being paranoid can come from self doubt, and if I had to guess, I think your gut would tell you if something was wrong in the future. I don't understand why your friends & family are "putting these thoughts in your head." You may want to put a stop to the subject, and let your own thoughts kick in. Relax.

Answer 4

Nine times out of ten, all betta-related problems can be traced back to the water quality and/or temperature. They do best in warm (80s) water with a low pH. Because they are most often kept in miniscule tanks or put in vases as decorative pieces, their basic requirements are often not met. Bettas become lethargic if the water temp drops into the 60s.

Answer 5

i have 13 bettas currently and will gladly inform you bettas can be moody. his first few days he might go for an academy award for best dramatic actor. its really not a big deal. they usually adapt better if you get a BIG plant that they can hide behind and interact with. mine have fabric leaved plants that reach the top of the water. when you are shopping its good to know the height of the tank -- with mine i have 2 1/2 gallons and the top of the water is 8 to10 inches.

Answer 6

Did you get the beta inside one of those cups at the store? Then it is not that active because it couldn't really move that much before. If not, you are probably right, it might be a little scared at first.

Answer 7

Beta's in the wild live in small murky puddles often near rice fields. They conserve most of their energy to staving off intruders into their territory.
They don't really require a filter, it's nice that you've got one, but not necessary.
So, no, its really OK that he's not at all active thats how he's supposed to be
Just a side note though DO NOT GET A FEMALE AND PUT HER IN THE SAME TANK, HE WILL KILL HER!
Male and female Betas only co habitat durring the mating season!

I wish you the best of luck with your new pet!

Answer 8

I have a beta also and mine is quite. He just hangs out. In the morning when I feed him he gets all excited cause he knows hes getting fed. But than he goes right back to just hangin out. I think thats just what they do.

Answer 9

Beata fish do not require a filteration system I have owned my beta for over a year, they actually breed and live in rice patties they do not like a current in the water. they are not active fish at all

Answer 10

well, witha betta you dont really have to ahve a filter system, the bettas are like goldfish... they dont necessarily need one!
usually they are not very active even if they are feeling well. Check his fins, and see if they are droopy, or if they stand up normally. If it is a male, his color should be vright, and not too faded. I hope this helps, and good luck!