Why is my betta fish not swimming or eating?
It could be due to improper feeding, illness, or improper tank conditions. It could also be due to the fact that your Betta is getting old and its life is slowly leaving its body. Just like with humans, old Betta fish will be more lethargic and inactive than young ones.
What does it mean when your betta fish doesn’t move?
According to Betta Fish Facts, bettas are tropical freshwater species who sleep when it’s dark. A betta who is not moving may simply be taking a rest or sleeping. The preferred way in which they sleep can vary from fish to fish, but some bettas lay down on their sides without moving.
Why is my betta fish not swimming at all?
Fish can’t tolerate sudden changes in water parameters, so it’s best to change only about 25 percent of the water at any one time. I’m really new at this and did change all of the water at once. Now my betta is listless and not eating. Any suggestions on how to get the water back to the right parameters? Hi there betta max.
Can a betta fish live with a algae eater?
Bettas are fairly social fish and while you should probably keep them on their own, they can do well with algae eaters and sometimes even with other betta fish, though I wouldn’t advise the latter because betta fish tend to get a bit aggressive with other bettas.
What happens if a Betta eats too much food?
You should also be aware that some frozen food can expand as it starts to absorb water again. If your betta eats it too fast, then it may continue expanding resulting in constipation and swim bladder disease in a lot of cases. The solution here is simple. Just defrost your food before giving it to your betta.
How can I get my betta fish to eat my food?
Just defrost your food before giving it to your betta. The best way to do this is by taking a small amount of your tanks water and placing the food in it. Once the food is fully defrosted just drop it into your tank and your betta should eat it up.
Why are some of my betta fish not eating?
You only need to buy the food once and it’s going to last a VERY long time. Sometimes you may notice a betta fish not eating because of the temperature in the tank. Bettas are cold-blooded which means a lot of their energy is based on the temperature around them.
Why does my betta fish swim at high speeds?
Bettas are known to be very bold fish in terms of color and personality. Your betta fish may just like swimming around the tank at high speeds sometimes! However, this behavior should not be every day and will need to be looked into more if it persists.
Bettas are fairly social fish and while you should probably keep them on their own, they can do well with algae eaters and sometimes even with other betta fish, though I wouldn’t advise the latter because betta fish tend to get a bit aggressive with other bettas.
What to do if your betta fish is sick?
Bubbles are one of the clearest habits you can keep track of when it comes to betta fish, although you can also keep a camera by your tank to keep track of his activity level as that will be a lot more conclusive. If you do think your betta is sick, I highly recommend checking out my list of the most common symptoms you will see in sick bettas.
Why does my betta suddenly stop swimming?
Often caused by a lack of oxygen in your betta’s water, hypoxia can cause your fish to swim in an odd way. Most often they will spend a lot of time at the surface of the tank trying to get oxygen. However, it can also be caused by gill disease and anemia. (Hypoxia can often occur when the water is too warm.
