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My new Betta does not eat, is he sick?

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Oftentimes Bettas refuse to eat when exposed to a new environment. Whether you bought your Betta from a breeder or at the pet store, the new fish needs time to adjust. It is normal for Bettas not to eat for up to two weeks after being brought home. Food should be introduced one pellet per day until he begins to eat. Do not be alarmed if your fish ignores the pellet or spits it right out – Bettas can be very picky eaters, especially after stressful situations. If after 5 minutes your fish does not eat the pellet, remove it from his water and try again the next day.

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One Response to “My new Betta does not eat, is he sick?”

  1. Amita Says:
    November 11th, 2007 at 1:15 am

    I just bought a betta fish as a gift, so I have a few questions.

    1. It’s still in the tiny container it came in from the petstore, so how long can I leave it in there?

    2. How do I get it to open up its fins?

    3. The tank I bought came with a divider, so is it wise to put two bettas in direct view of each other (they can see each other, but they can’t create any physical contact), or will that cause undue stress on them? Should I just put them in two separate tanks?

    Thanks a lot

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