my betta won't eat, i tried blood worms, flakes, and pellets, but i dosne't seem to eat. maybe it dosen't know how to go up and eat. here is a pic:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7619742@N08/2056927109/
2007-11-23 05:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by XXXXX 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
he didn't eat since i got him
2007-11-23 05:28:23 · update #1
its around 80 degrees
2007-11-23 05:31:04 · update #2
I assume that you just got your betta, so it can take actually up to 10 days with some fish to get used to their new environment
so just keep trying to feed him, and if he doesn't eat the food, take it out that you don't get your tank messed up
Very nice betta by the way :)
What is the temperature in your tank? it's suppose to be around 78-82 degrees
hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-11-23 05:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's beautiful! and you have a great tank set up for him.
Is not eating a new thing for him or is he a new fish for you and hasn't eaten since you put him in his new home?
Bettas are notorious for being picky eaters. Are the bloodworms that you've tried the frozen kind or the dried kind? Frozen is a better choice - you can wiggle them in front of him and see if he's interested.
If he is new, find out what they've been feeding him at the store. If he's just suddenly stopped eating, he may be ill or constipated - try feeding him a frozen pea that you've thawed and squished out of the outer shell. See if he'll nibble on that.
2007-11-23 13:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by FishStory 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! I had the same problem with my betta... He did not eat for a week and a half, I tried bloodworms, betta biogold AND flakes. The only thing he would eat was frozen brine shrimp! He LOVES it! Now he is a very healthy betta.
2007-11-23 13:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Abbey Road. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋