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Why wont my new betta swim around?
I just bought a male betta today and it's just lying on the bottom of the tank. It's been awhile since I've had a betta so I'm not sure if that's true
4 Answers
- 5 years ago
1. The fish has just been through a lot, and he's getting used to his surroundings. Give it time.
2. Is the tempurature around 80? I know pet stores say it's ok to keep bettas in room tempurature, but lower tempuratures can cause lethargic news, inactivity, and disease, and death. If you don't have a heater, please get one.
3. Could be due to high levels of ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate. Please read about the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium. Make your fish happy!
- 5 years ago
I'm positive it's because he's had a big day, I'm sure he will perk up soon, if he doesn't in the next week however, he might be sick.
Source(s): owner of 10 bettas - 5 years ago
It could be the ph of the water or the temp of the water. Idk much about fish but I'm pretty sure the ph is very important.
