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Anonymous asked in PetsFish · 1 decade ago

Is my Beta Fish dying?

I just got a beta fish yesterday, i treated his water just how they said and he eats good. the only thing is that he seems to hang around the bottom of the bowl a lot, should i be worried?

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  • <(__)>
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    Probably not right now, my betta hardly ever stays at the bottom. Conditioning water and just dumping your betta in there is never a brilliant way to make sure your fish stay healthy as you haven't cyvled the tank yet, but bettas are hardy creatures they can usually manage. Make sure that your water temperature is 74-82 degrees, have him in a 2.5 + gallon tank. A filter is not necessary for bettas but it does help to keep the water clean ^^ Signs that your betta's actually dying is pretty obvious, they will refuse to eat (don't feed him now just to see if this is what he'll do DX), have their fins clamped tightly to they're body. Stay still for very long periods of time, and in the final few hours start to float on their side or just lay at the bottom any which way, gasping for air. Signs that you're betta's not doing very good, which could lead to death is color loss, lethargy (tiredness), and clamped fins as well. To make your betta have a nice healthy life, make sure he eats a variety of foods ( not too much though XD), has a few plants and hiding spots to reduce stress and is able to flare or be entertained by you for a few minutes in order to relieve boredom. Try this website http://bettacare101.co.cc/

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends if he's dying. I once had a Beta Fish that always stayed at the bottom of the bowl. If your fish swims around but likes to hang at the bottom of the bowl, that is fine. If your fish barely comes up to the top, if it swims with one fin, or it doesn't move, it could have "Fin Rot" which is a fish illness that eventually leads to death. Make sure your fish comes up to the top for air and food.

    Hope this helps!

    Good luck with your new pet!

    Source(s): I've had 6 Beta Fish throughout my life, and one devoloped fin rot and passed away. The others did hang and the bottom, but were never sick.
  • 1 decade ago

    Not really, I have a beta fish too, and he always is at the bottom of the bowl. I think its because they like to be sheltered. For example, I have a plant in my tank, and he always goes under it. Hope I helped!

    Source(s): I have a beta fish!
  • 1 decade ago

    He just moved into a new tank, thats all. Imagine being thrown around in boxes from a hatchery, then being brought to some pet store, then suddenly being brought home by some person, then being put into a new tank, give him a few days to get used to his surroundings and all. I think he will be fine, just talk to him, it helped my beta. He loves me, I guess when he see's me, he thinks food.

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  • 4 years ago

    Betta fish are the sole fish i understand of which could stay in a gallon of water. although, they could desire to no longer settle for any below that. merely because of the fact they could proceed to exist in this way of small quantity of water does not advise they does not be lots happier and fit in a 2 gallon tank with a clear out and heater. Please evaluate that set-up to your betta instead. although, in case you're no longer prepared to supply those user-friendly centers to your puppy, then a betta is probable your perfect guess. they are very tolerant of their proprietors and are extremely ordinary to safeguard. playstation . Goldfish ought to by no ability be stored in bowls. they % lots greater water than human beings comprehend. Many say that "they simply strengthen to the size of their field" yet what extremely happens is that the goldfish provide up turning out to be because of the fact they have not have been given any greater room to strengthen and their inner organs get stunted.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well that depends. Does he look sick at all? Are his fins clamped to the sides? Does he swim at all? If so, does he swim like he is in pain? If your answers were: no, no, yes, and no, then you probably shouldn't be worried. He's probably just getting used to his new environment.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no no i have 5 betas thats find it is just because he's scared

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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