I'm a little worried about Tango...

[Acrobit]

I'm a bit worried about Tango, one of my bettas. He's not active like all the others and he normally just stays at the top of his tank (not swimming around). I thought at first it was stress, and it still may be, but I haven't a clue what it could be. He was swimming vertically in the beginning but that stopped the day after I brought him home.

Does anybody have any ideas on what it is and what I can do? It'd be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[jacblades]

maybe he is cold. what size tank is he in? does he have a heater? how did you change the water (you DID put conditioners in, right?)? did you let him adjust before dumping him in the new water? how long have you had him?

 

[Acrobit]

He lives in a tank that is about 1.5 gallons. He does not have a heater on his tank but the water is always warm - I have rodents and the "bedroom bettas" live in the same room, so it is always warm enough in there. Yes, I did put the dechlorinater in the tank. I let him adjust to the water about 30 minutes before I added him to the tank. I have had him since Friday, and I know that is not a long time but the other betta I bought with him is very active and always swimming around.

He seems to be doing a bit better today, BTW.

 

[Sorrell]

Some bettas aren't that active, my Levi never has been and he is perfectly healthy and build great nests, but otherwise just hangs around. Is Tango eating? That's a good thing to look at...

 

[jacblades]

you proba bly just got a sick betta i would add some aquarium salt if you dont already have it in there. if he is sick, his water needs to be extra warm. water temp is a few degrees lower than room temp so your room would have to be 80-85 minimum.
glad hes doing a little better

yes i also have a betta who just lays around and has ever since the day i got him. he is also perfectly healthy (as far as i know)

 

[Acrobit]

Yes, he is eating fine (and he does build bubble nests too). I've just never had a betta that wasn't really active before.

Thanks a bunch Sorrell!

 

[cutechic]

Good luck with him, Acrobit

Maybe he needs a female to cheer him up. One of my male's was looking a little sad, but perked right up after the female moved in next door