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My Betta Fish2007-11-24 23:38:12

DO NOT bang the tank - as water carries sound this could really hurt him

good luck - typically they eat 3 pellets of Betta food per day but its ok to forget a day

the only time I saw one was when the 5 year old one at work was about to die - somebody had changed its water 3 days prior and probably the water was too hot when they put it in.. are you making sure the cholorine is out of the water and the leaves are free of chemicals?

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Bettas definitely like to climb onto leaves. It may be an attempt to get closer to the surface to take a breath and it may also be to sleep. Once the lights go out I often find mine curling up in a plant. So if he is spending time on his leaf occasionally I wouldn't worry. If he is suddenly lethargic and hardly ever exploring then I would begin to look at environmental factors that may be affecting his health.

Sometimes when toxins like ammonia, nitrite or elevated nitrate levels present themselves (all are colorless and odorless and a natural biological byproduct) then the fish will try and hoist themselves out of the water. Ammonia poisoning can be very serious and may burn the bettas gills. Make sure you are keeping that water clean and testing is always highly recommended. You can have your water tested for free if you bring a cup to your local fish store. PetCo and PetSmart do it for free but call ahead if you go to a small ma & pa store.

Other causes of sluggishness include water that is too cool or the onset of illness. A stable 78 F (25.5C) is just about perfect.

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bettas sometimes like to bathe themselves in sunlight