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Angela P
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Its a red betta fish i think its a male but im not sure and it keeps staying at the bottom of the tank or top and it doesnt swim very much
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I bought a betta fish today and its not moving much is it sick already?
tweetybird37406
New member
nah, bettas don't swim around much at all. it's best to keep them in a very small tank...not very big at all.
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loupa_carpathian
Guest
They're not a very active fish, they spend a lot of their time moving slow and calm or resting on the floor or broad leafed plants.
Chances are though, that he's cold. Get his temp up to around 78-80, this is the best range for them, they are a tropical fish after all. Betta can TOLERATE being cold, but they don't WANT to be cold, and just like us, being too cold for too long can lead tot a whole host of health issues. Most pet stores will sell a small 14 dollar heating pad that should do the trick, it's slim and can be placed against a wall or under the gravel.
Best of Luck!
Chances are though, that he's cold. Get his temp up to around 78-80, this is the best range for them, they are a tropical fish after all. Betta can TOLERATE being cold, but they don't WANT to be cold, and just like us, being too cold for too long can lead tot a whole host of health issues. Most pet stores will sell a small 14 dollar heating pad that should do the trick, it's slim and can be placed against a wall or under the gravel.
Best of Luck!
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jayjayji
Guest
betas often just sit on the bottom but it might be adjusting to the shock of transporting it to your tank
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John K
Guest
warm the tank to 80 F, put a mirror for the fish to see it self
alyssa b 4 ever
New member
If it is a boy it will have long flowing fins and tail. Their water temperature should be 72-80 degrees F. their ph level is 7.0. they are not that active and will swim slowly and steadily. if it does not eat in a day or 2 than you should do some research. They also need a 2 or more gallon tank.