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Is it normal for a betta to not eat when you first get it?
Another common cause when your betta fish isn’t eating (especially if he’s new to the tank) is that he doesn’t know what you’re feeding him is food. This is especially common with pellets and flakes. When bettas are with their breeders, normally, they will only be fed a mixture of live, frozen and freeze-dried food.
Why is my new betta fish hiding and not eating?
Betta fishes are notoriously greedy fish, so if your pet stops eating and also begins hiding, it’s likely that he’s sick. If you’ve had your betta for a while, the most likely cause of the problem is a bacterial infection of some kind, which you can treat by adding an over-the-counter medication to the tank water.
Is it normal for new fish to not eat?
New fish. Sometimes, when you get a fish and put them in their aquarium, you will notice they refuse to eat. This reaction is normal and usually resolves by itself when the new inhabitant of the aquarium acclimatizes to its new habitat.
How do I get my Betta fish to eat?
To entice a betta that refuses to eat, try adding some variety to its diet. You can offer betta treats such as live brine shrimp or freeze-dried bloodworms. Intersperse these feedings with the pellet food and, often, many bettas will be happier with a varied diet and will come to see the pellet food as just as tasty.
Do Bettas like hiding?
Bettas, unlike other species, are not schooling fish and will fight with each other, regardless of gender. Bettas prefer to swim alone and also need a comfortable place to hide. Aquatic caves or dense, planted corners work great in making a betta feel safe.
Why is my new betta fish not moving?
Resting or Sleeping According to Betta Fish Facts, bettas are tropical freshwater species who sleep when it’s dark. A betta who is not moving may simply be taking a rest or sleeping. The preferred way in which they sleep can vary from fish to fish, but some bettas lay down on their sides without moving.
Why is my Betta not eating his new tank?
1. The Betta is not used to its new fish tank. A Betta fish who has been recently shipped or transported from the store will likely refuse to eat because of the stressful trip. A new Betta may not want to eat and may prefer to just hide for as long as a week before feeling confident enough to accept food.
How long can a betta fish go without food?
Just remember, that you should never let a betta go more than 3 days without food. At this point, you’re going to start doing more harm than good. So have backup food you know he’ll eat, just in case.
How much should I Feed my betta fish?
Make sure you’re not feeding your betta too much. You should be feeding him no more than 1-2 pellets of food or the equivalent twice a day. As a rule of thumb, just make sure he’s not consuming more than his stomach size in food. (Want to know whether your betta can eat goldfish food?)
How to take care of a betta fish?
Feed the fish high quality food such as Daphnia or Bloodworm. Mix the fish food with an appetizer. Reduce close-up interactions with the fish for a week. Though pellets and flakes may be okay for a while, a Betta fish will always prefer to eat live or frozen live food, because it is a carnivore by nature.