New Betta Not Active

By samantha 3 years ago on tropical fish.

New betta not active. The third and most likely scenario is that your betta hasn t yet adjusted to his new water parameters. Believe it or not they cannot stay happy and healthy in a small bowl. A lot of the time they may be stressed from the move and being in a new environment.

If you re planning to use tap water it has a ph of between 6 5 to 7 5. Betta fish tanks need to be a least 5 to 10 gallons for them to live comfortably. Your betta is in a vase bowl or micro tank too small for it to bother exploring.

However prolonged time in bad water conditions will deteriorate their health. Betta fish are known as hardy fish and can survive in most water conditions. You have a new betta.

If it has dropped you ll need to do what you can to warm it up again. If you notice this happening then you should check the temperature and make sure it hasn t dropped. It is not uncommon for a betta to take two weeks to fully acclimate to his new aquarium.

Betta fish at the bottom of the tank not moving. New betta sick not active won t eat. Look at the following ideas and see if any apply to you.

Your betta is in an unheated tank and the water cool enough to slow his metabolism and render him less act. This is especially true if you ve shipped your betta instead of getting him from a shop. I ask coz my first 2 bettas ate as soon as i put hem in their new tank now my new double tail betta is not eating he looks at the food but doesnt do anything he is active flares at my other bettas and is normal healthy and vibrant is dere sumting i can do to get him to eat.