Mine does this sometimes and i was wondering if it will be okay? I dont want it to get swim bladder or something..
2007-10-06 15:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Swim bladder issues and air are not actually related. Swim bladder is from infection or other internal issues, not swallowing air. Bettas swallowing air is no problem at all as they can simply eject it from their gills if it builds up. Don't worry, the bubbles won't harm it.
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2007-10-06 15:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No it's totally fine! There shouldn't be anything in the oxygen which will hurt your fish. Bettas also have a labyrinth which allows them to "breathe" moist air, so this is perfectly normal and healthy.
2007-10-06 22:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Alison B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. eating the bubbles are OK for him. I once had a floating beta bowl that fell into my freshwater tank and he was an adult and lived for 3 years! and his fave thing was the bubble blower! that is a cute type of fish whats his name?
2007-10-06 22:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bettas don't need much maintenance and need very little room to swim in even though I feel bad seeing them in those tiny cups at Petsmart. Yours is probably trying to eat the bubbles because it thinks it is a food pellet. I wouldn't worry about it. The fish that are really prone to swim bladder are goldfish and most fish need aereation to keep their tanks clean.
2007-10-06 22:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by Robbie Dee 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It wont hurt a thing . He is just curious , he'll get bored with them and ignore them after a while
2007-10-06 22:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by trkbuilderman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try getting him a female they might breed. Maybe he's trying to build a nest or simply just bored or even having lots and lots of fun
2007-10-06 22:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋