We originally used tap water with a water conditioner in it. Thats when the weird swimming started. Took him out and put him back in distilled and he seems better. What 's the deal?
2007-10-09 08:14:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
distilled water is just water with no mineral in it.
it doesnt mean anything. i use distil water for breeding reasons, but it isnt good for the fish as an everyday water.
What the deal is the water change. how often are u doing it. But there is no benefit and distilled water isnt really good for the fish as everyday water so i would change it.
IMO it sounds like your water was very poor and when you changed it... then of course the fish will be better off. but it doesnt have anything to do with distilled water and it again it really isnt good as an everyday water.
2007-10-09 08:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had this problem. It sucked.
From what I read online the lethargy can be caused by two really important things:
1. Water cleanliness - it's important to change the water every week, if not more often. If the water is cloudy it's past time to change it.
2. Water temperature - bettas are tropical fish so if the water isn't 65-70 degrees(warm, I'm just guessing here because I don't remember the exact temp) that can send them into shock and kill them. A heating pump is fairly inexpensive, just make sure you get one for the tank size you have.
3. there really are three things, Over feeding is another cause of lethargy, make sure only one person feeds your fish and only feeds three tiny bloodworms a day
Good luck with your fish I hope it gets better. By all means use distilled water if you think it helps, and maybe change the water more often. If you have a really awesome exotics vet or a zoo nearby I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to give them a call, after all your fish is a living creature in your care...
2007-10-09 08:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Happy Rat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get away with those containers, but you asked which would be best. The best is a regular type 5 gallon or larger aquarium with a filter and a heater. Bettas are tropical fish and active fish and need space to thrive like any living creature. Thee betta will do well on a diet of pellet food. Bloodworms are very healthy for them and great for their diet along with the pellets. Just feed the betta 2 or 3 pellets or blood worms each day and he'll do well. Usually you can use your tap water. Buy a conditioner to treat it with to be on the safe side. Males are the ones with the big fins. Neither is better then the other but males are the ones typically chosen to be tortured in vases and bowls. Bettas are plant dwellers and like to have things to swim around. I like natural decorations like rocks and wood and plants but this is entirely personal preference. Use a fine type of gravel on the bottom. You'll want to vacuum it when you do your water changes to keep it clean. Marbles are no substrate for fish. My last betta lived almost 6 years. He was in a 15 gallon tank and used the planted space to swim around constantly. Good luck
2016-04-07 23:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap water with water conditioner usually works well. There are alot of other things to take into consideration. The pH and hardness also come into play. The best way to change a fish from one environment to another is to introduce a small amount of the new water and gradually add more so that there is no shock and the she fish can properly acclimate. Also, adding supplements such as "cycle" and aquarium salt will great reduce stress and aid in dicease recovery.
2007-10-12 15:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by Seamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe tap water was to cold? I have used tap with conditioner for years and as far as floating, that's normal. I have around 40 in a 60 gal (from same spawn) and they all get together and form a fish ball like and just lay there, on top of plants and each other, some half out of the water. Good Luck..><>:)~
2007-10-09 08:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by PaPa Norm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont use distilled water, its not too good for the fish. The problems are probably with your tap water
Try using bottled spring water instead, it doesnt have any chlorine in so no need for nasty chemicals
2007-10-09 08:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cambridge Aquatics 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fish need very specific water conditions. Your tap water might have been way too harsh, even with the water conditioners.
2007-10-09 08:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by chevalrose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should always used distilled. My fish have never had anything else. Good Luck. Hope the betta gets to feeling better.
2007-10-09 08:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know. The water conditioner should work, but if he's better with distilled, I'd say stick with that.
2007-10-09 08:17:09 · answer #9 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yea its better plus betta fish are wierdos sometimes they tend to that stuff
2007-10-09 08:21:35 · answer #10 · answered by programhelp 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋