Hello! I need tips and recommendation and how to destress my beta. Last week I bought a male black mustard beta (Goldie) from the local PetSmart. I’ve talked to the fish department worker about proper ways to take of Goldie. He was able to give me some information but I knew I needed to do more research. After reading multiple websites and watching YouTube videos, I realized my 1 gallon wasn’t the ideal tank size (though Goldie loved it compared to the small container he was in).
Yesterday, bought a new tank and cycle the water in 24 hours (did the same thing with my 1st one. Recommended by worker). Today I managed to put my beta in the new tank. At first, Goldie was exploring but then he suddenly stopped and now only swimming around the top surface of the water. He does his oxygen bubbles and he stays in one area for a bit. I’m a bit worried since he’s leaning a bit when he stands still. I don’t think it’s his bladder. I only feed him a few pellets every other day. (Last meal was yesterday morning)
is he still getting used to the tank? He was a little inactive with the 1st gallon but the next day he was swimming a lot and creating nest bubbles. After doing more research, I’ve realized I made another rookie mistake by not acclimating him with the new tank. I’ve checked the ph of the water. Everything looked normal on the strip. Temp is 80f.
Also, are the oxygen bubbles different from the bubbles nest? I’ve noticed the bubbles disappears when he released it. Here’s a pic of my betta with his new tank. Thanks! Anything information helps!
Yesterday, bought a new tank and cycle the water in 24 hours (did the same thing with my 1st one. Recommended by worker). Today I managed to put my beta in the new tank. At first, Goldie was exploring but then he suddenly stopped and now only swimming around the top surface of the water. He does his oxygen bubbles and he stays in one area for a bit. I’m a bit worried since he’s leaning a bit when he stands still. I don’t think it’s his bladder. I only feed him a few pellets every other day. (Last meal was yesterday morning)
is he still getting used to the tank? He was a little inactive with the 1st gallon but the next day he was swimming a lot and creating nest bubbles. After doing more research, I’ve realized I made another rookie mistake by not acclimating him with the new tank. I’ve checked the ph of the water. Everything looked normal on the strip. Temp is 80f.
Also, are the oxygen bubbles different from the bubbles nest? I’ve noticed the bubbles disappears when he released it. Here’s a pic of my betta with his new tank. Thanks! Anything information helps!