Betta Fish Hiding At Bottom Of Tank

Hello so i got a new betta today for my 15 gallon tank probably a bit less since there s plants decorations a filter and of course the water level doesn t reach the very rim of the tank.

Betta fish hiding at bottom of tank. The reason this happens is that they don t feel safe. While betta fish do love hiding in display objects betta fish. Betta fish at the bottom of his tank on his side.

Being a betta fish owner can be hard and truthfully i ve found it to be even more difficult than being a cat owner at times. If the pelvic fins are still in motion your fish might just be relaxing. A betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank isn t always a cause for concern.

However you should still start by testing the water quality as it could be the driving factor in your betta s hiding behavior. They may go through bouts of movement before resting on the substrate. They will prefer laying around on leaves or the bottom of your fish tank.

Some may live even longer but after hitting the 5 year mark they will become lethargic and more susceptible to disease. I put some stones at the bottom of the tank and a little basket decoration that holds my. When i brought it home i put water into the tank it was about 75 degrees i had bought a heater as well and had that running right away.

If you notice this then don t panic right away because once again there are multiple reasons this could be happening. One of the unique traits that bettas have is that they sleep on their sides sometimes. New betta hiding sitting at bottom of tank.

Here is a link that shows the box. Well i don t have the box for the jungle bowl buddies fish tank water conditioning tablets and fish food for bettas to look at if it says bowl only not for use in aquarium. Its for the betta and in the reviews some speak about putting it in there aquariums.