Lots Of Food On Betta S Tank Floor

They have 2 sponge filters and a box filter.

Lots of food on betta s tank floor.

It can be scary when your betta fish stops eating especially if they are also acting lethargic betta fish are usually fairly active fish although bettas do take short periods of time when they sleep nap and rest it is not normal for betta fish to lay at the bottom of the tank especially not in the open where they feel exposed. If you notice your betta is just at the bottom of his tank floating upside down then it s most likely that he s suffering from swim bladder disease. I run bare bottom tanks including the female betta in her 68 litre 18 gallon with her tank mates of male endlers and pest snails. Owners should measure the tank temperature with a thermometer.

These eel like oddball fish grow to about 3 5 inches long and are great scavengers for picking up any excess food your betta drops. With multiple terracotta pot plants containing live plants a cave and drift wood the tank is anything but minimal. I watched him for a little bit longer and he tried to swim up but it was like he can t swim and was having difficulty and just fell back to the bottom and was breathing heavily after wards. I noticed that he s not very active today when i checked on him i noticed him laying on the floor of the tank.

The best thing is just to put food in at normal feeding times and suck it out after an hour. Here s our top 5 list of favorite tank mates for you and your betta fish to enjoy. This can happen but it s normally from a lack of fiber in the betta s diet or overfeeding. Duckweed is an incredibly easy to grow aquatic plant that s perfect for creating a natural swampy vibe in your betta s tank.

Myths exist regarding live foods causing constipation and bloating. The tank is heated. All you have to do is treat him for swim bladder disease and he should make a recovery. While betta fish do love hiding in display objects betta fish.

Duckweed lemna minor care difficulty. That s a lot of information to digest but as a betta keeper it is our responsibility to make sure they have a well balanced diet for optimal health. A low flow filter is vital to ensure that the fish s delicate fins are not injured by the suction of a filter. Their tank needs to be kept within a distinct range of 76 f to 81 f.

Bettas really like to chase their food so a lot of times the will wait for it to start dropping before they eat it if they are paying attention. My male betta doesn t eat for a week when i move him to a new tank.