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He's probably sick. Bettas get very stressed by being kept in a bowl. Bettas, like most other fish, like to swim around. A single betta needs a 6-10 gallon tank with a heater and filter for optimum health. Plants and caves make it more interesting for him and a couple of rasboras might work, depending on his aggressive tendencies. They can't be kept with other bettas, but do appreciate tank mates if they have room. The red ones tend to be more aggressive. If he is aggressive, he will not do well with other fish unless he's in at least a 30 gallon tank. People tend to think they don't live long, but if they have enough room, clean water, and consistent temperature, they will be much less stressed and can live for a lot longer than expected.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoi would like to know as well, we just switched the tank for our fish and it is doing the same thing...
Our beta did the same thing. We bought a heater and he is back to his old self and maybe even a little better.
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∙ 12y agoSounds like it might have some sort of illness. Give it a little check to see if it has one.
Some of the things to look out for are:
- White spots on the fins (White Spot)
- Ripped fins (Fin Rot, common in bettas)
- Difformaties
Also check your water is at the right temperature, if its too cold, they wont move much and if its too hot, they will get exhausted and not move much.
Hope this helped.
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∙ 14y agoBettas breathe a small amount of air in addition to water. He's probably gulping down an air bubble.
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∙ 12y agothe Betta is probably getting use to the tank or u may have a air pump they maybe afraid of it
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Is it posable for a betta to swim to the bottom of a tank and stay there?
A betta can swim wherever he wants and stay there. Do you mean he can't stay off the bottom? Does he keep sinking? Mine are doing this. It's a symptom of a handful of betta diseases
Can a betta fish go to the bottom of a tank and stay there and or how long can they stay?
Yes a Betta can go to the bottom of a tank and stay there for quite some considerable time. The length of time the fish would be capable of remaining before surfacing and taking a breath of air would vary depending on various factors including temperature of the water.
Could an Betta fish live without fins?
No. all fish need fins to swim. Or they would just stay at the bottom of the tank and die.
What is the longest a female betta should stay in with a male betta?
it depends i have a male with a female betta, in a 2.5 gallon tank,they get along, i wouldnt risk it, no
How do bottlenose dolphins breathe?
They breathe through their nose which is on the top of their head. They have lungs and are mammals like us. They usually stay down for 45 seconds. But sometimes stay down for minutes. When they breathe, a shower of mist comes up from their blowhole. The blowhole is their nose.
Plakat betta fish mate with a short tail female betta?
no because male betta's are really aggressive to other betta's which plakats are male's. but female betta's can stay with other females. don't try to, one of your betta's are going to end up dead.
Why do betta fish sleep with their eyes open?
they keep their eyes open,and usually stay at the bottom of the tank,and dont usually move their fins and tail,but they do breate...With their eyes
How come when you got a female Betta and you put it in with a male Betta and the female Betta hid in a plant what does that mean?
The male will try to spawn with her. If she is not in breeding condition she needs to hide to stay alive.
How do I get Can you hold your breath for 15 seconds achievement in Frostbite?
Stay down bottom of screen for 15 seconds!!
How long can Betta go with no food?
do not do this but it can stay in the wild without food for a week
Do goldfish can stay with other fish?
Yes they can but not betta fish.I (I hope this helps to all of you.)
What does your nose clean means?
Stay out of trouble.
