S stewartsthebest Fish Crazy Joined Jun 6, 2004 Messages 206 Reaction score 2 Location Trumbull CT Jun 7, 2004 #1 all of a sudden my betta is just staying on the bottom of the tank and only coming up for like air from the surface or if i stick my finger in, is he ok?
all of a sudden my betta is just staying on the bottom of the tank and only coming up for like air from the surface or if i stick my finger in, is he ok?
L LynX Fish Crazy Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 217 Reaction score 0 Jun 7, 2004 #2 umm he sounds a bit down, try giving him a water change or putting a mirror next to the tank to see if he livens up he could be just depressed
umm he sounds a bit down, try giving him a water change or putting a mirror next to the tank to see if he livens up he could be just depressed
OP OP S stewartsthebest Fish Crazy Joined Jun 6, 2004 Messages 206 Reaction score 2 Location Trumbull CT Jun 7, 2004 #3 now hes swimmin around and looks pissed off, he has his gills and fins flared
L LynX Fish Crazy Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 217 Reaction score 0 Jun 7, 2004 #4 thats a good sign his happy, did u put a mirror next to the tank?
OP OP S stewartsthebest Fish Crazy Joined Jun 6, 2004 Messages 206 Reaction score 2 Location Trumbull CT Jun 7, 2004 #5 oops posted twice, by accident
OP OP S stewartsthebest Fish Crazy Joined Jun 6, 2004 Messages 206 Reaction score 2 Location Trumbull CT Jun 7, 2004 #6 yea, so hes not stressed or anything?
L LynX Fish Crazy Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 217 Reaction score 0 Jun 7, 2004 #7 dont think soo is he moving rapidly or just flaring and showing his fins to the mirror?
OP OP S stewartsthebest Fish Crazy Joined Jun 6, 2004 Messages 206 Reaction score 2 Location Trumbull CT Jun 7, 2004 #8 hes swimming back in forth in front of the mirror a little faster then usual, but not by much
rykitten Fish Addict Joined Nov 25, 2003 Messages 832 Reaction score 0 Location Southern Cali Jun 7, 2004 #9 stewart, Most bettas don't swim around like guppies or tetras. They are graceful, slow swimmers. Bettas usually flare to show how tough they are. Like "I'M BIGGER THAN YOU!" kind of attitude.
stewart, Most bettas don't swim around like guppies or tetras. They are graceful, slow swimmers. Bettas usually flare to show how tough they are. Like "I'M BIGGER THAN YOU!" kind of attitude.
R RattleSnake Fish Fanatic Joined May 30, 2004 Messages 143 Reaction score 0 Location Canada Jun 7, 2004 #10 My betta is like that also, I guess just give it time and eventually it will become more active.