Sleeping?!

[fourplayfishy]

mine flips on his side lays in a plant... then when you turn the light back on he flips back and starts swimmin again

 

[Koda]

They do seem to enjoy nestling amongst the plants.I just started a community tank with female bettas and they spend a lot of time hidden away in the clumps of grass.At first I thought I had lost one because she stayed hidden for so long.

Koda

 

[fourplayfishy]

but he flips right on his side like he lays down

 

[Koda]

Is he healthy in every other way?

I had one that had been kept in a vase with a plant and he would just stay in the tangle of roots.Everyone thought he was sick but he just liked to hide in there.I wish I could see my females better.They get into the short grass clumps and disappear.For all I know they could be curled up with a good book

Koda

 

[fourplayfishy]

yea hes healthy in every other way but hes like me... when resting dont you dare turn on the light or your in trouble lol

 

[Wisperian]

lol koda its prolly just tired

 

[GuppyDude]

no, im pretty sure thats not normal, maybe check the water's ph and nitrate lvls. bettas do rest, but not like on their sides.

 

[fourplayfishy]

but he seriously looks like hes asleep... all the levels are fine though

 

[wrs]

maybe he has his own way of sleeping? mine sleep odd as well, but not on their sides though.