Why is my betta fish pooping white?
Why is my betta fish pooping white?
If your betta’s poop is white or very light in color, it may indicate that the fish has parasites. Parasites can often be treated with aquarium medications. Bettas will also stop eating if they’re sick, not with internal parasites, but with an external bacterial or fungal infection. A bored betta will also stop eating.
What are signs that your betta fish is dying?
Other signs that offer a clue to knowing when a betta fish is about to die include discoloration along the fish’s body, such as white or brown spots. Strange swimming movements or a shortening / eating away of the fins can also point to severe illnesses.
Why is my betta just laying on the bottom?
Sleeping Betta Fish One of the most common reasons for a betta laying on the bottom of the tank is that it’s sleeping. Betta fish often enjoy laying on their sides while resting. You can also add a resting place above the tank’s bottom to check if your betta fish is just laying on its side to sleep.
What do I do if my Betta is depressed?
When your betta isn’t getting the required nutrition that he needs it’s no wonder that he’ll become depressed. When feeding your betta try to give him a mix of live and frozen food such as daphnia, mosquito larvae and brine shrimp. Every once in a while you can also give him some bloodworms as well.
Why does my fish keep looking at me?
Fish quickly learn to associate you with food. When they see you, they’ll come to the front of the tank and watch, anticipating that you’re going to feed them. Fish instincts say to watch movement. It could be something to eat, or it could be something wanting to eat them!
Why is one fish chasing the other?
One fish might try to chase another fish out of its territory, but doesn’t actually plan to hurt the trespasser if it doesn’t have to. It just simply doesn’t want to socialize or share its space, and if it involves breeding, that’s to be expected.
Will two female angelfish fight?
If there are 2 females, there is no fight. But they do chase each other away. Most of the time, a pair fights like this before spawning & after spawning (after they have eaten the eggs). 2 males fight like this, when they are equally strong and can’t back off.
Can a angelfish live with a Betta?
While bettas and angelfish can live together peacefully and it’s been done together, it’s always safe to make sure you have a spare tank ready to remove your betta if something happens. When moving your betta to another tank you should make sure it’s a minimum of 5 gallons, however, as always bigger is always better!