Why does your Betta stay at the bottom of his tank nose down?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

i 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.

Answer 3

Sounds 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.

Answer 4

Bettas breathe a small amount of air in addition to water. He's probably gulping down an air bubble.

Answer 5

the Betta is probably getting use to the tank or u may have a air pump they maybe afraid of it