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Aqua has been acting a little weird lately like not making bubble nest, little sluggish, and not eating. Just wondering what wrong with him if you know please tell me . This is the one I got at petco the worst place to buy bettas

Absolutely! We’ve all experienced with our Bettas how they spit out certain foods, but gobble down others before you can get it completely in the tank. Fish have Tastebuds. These Tastebuds are located in their Mouth, on their Lips and in surrounding areas on their Heads.

Their Tastebuds act as receptors. The receptors signals the brain that they are in contact with food. And in many cases, the Fish can smell the food, even if they can’t see it.. In addition, the Fish use their sense of Smell, in connection with their Tastebuds to detect food.

Note: Many times, I’ve dropped food in that tanks, and the Betta didn’t see it. But he finds it within a minute. It’s those Tastebuds and Nostrils at work.

A piebald betta is nothing more than a marble betta, but with the head having a flesh like color. The color of the rest of the body is not important for a betta to be classified as a piebald.

Although Bettas do not require as much water as gold fish or other tropical fish, they should not be kept in a container or tank that is too small. Generally, anything below one gallon is too small for a Betta to live in and would require very frequent water changes – once every two days – that are stressful for the betta and too time-consuming for you. Remember, Bettas are living organisms that produce waste, which can accumulate to dangerous levels if the container is not large enough to accommodate their metabolic load.

Incredibly Well! In fact due to the placement of the Eyes on the Body, Fish can see better than humans. They have an almost peripheral viewing field of 360 Degrees with just the slightest of a blindspot.

The Fish Eyes are similar to humans. They have an Iris, Cornea, Retina and Lens. Their Retina allows them to refract light. And their Lens can move back and forward to allow them to see both near and far. They have remarkable underwater vision that allows them to see at great depths and distances. Their Vision comes in handy. It allows them so see their predators “before” they become lunch.

Note: Some Fish can see in Colors. The perception of Color, varies by Species. Betta Fish can see in color.

Many Scientists disagree on whether a Fish can actually feel pain. While it’s noted that Fish have the Neurological and Psychological ability to feel, Scientist don’t believe they have the higher brain functions to process this sensation of feeling as being pain.

However, they all agree that Fish have Sensory Receptors that simulate the sense of Touch/Feel. Therefore, they can use these Sensors to Touch, but what they actually “feel” is still up for debate.

If you forgot to cover your Betta’s home, there is a good chance that he may have jumped out. Do not dispose of your Betta, even if he seems dried up. Since Bettas are equipped with a labyrinth organ, they can survive even after being virtually dry. Carefully pick up your Betta. If he jumped out recently, his slime coat may stick to the surface – gently sprinkle some water on him until you can pick him up without force. If you skip this step, you may damage his scales and expose him to a myriad of diseases. There is no need to add water if the fish can be easily removed. Place him back in his tank and do not feed or disturb him in any way for 24 hours. It may take him a few hours to recover, so do not panic if he doesn’t move. After 24 hours add a protective antibiotic, such as BettaMax to his water. You may feed him at this time, although he may not accept food for days due to the stress of being without water. Remember – ALWAYS cover your Betta’s home!

There are a few things to consider before installing a filter.

1. Tank size – if your tank is under three gallons, filters should not be installed under any circumstances. The disturbance from the current will tear your Betta’s fins and cause him undue stress.

2. Betta’s sex – females can generally tolerate air currents much better because of their small fins.

3. Type of filter – power filters and under-gravel filters should not be used in tanks under 10 gallons. Small filters with adjustable current are much better tolerated if set to the lowest current.

4. Individual Betta – if you’ve had more than one Betta, you know that Bettas tend to have very individual personalities. Some fish will thrive in filtered tanks, while others become sick. Observe your Betta very closely after the installation of the filter – look for signs of fin rot, lethargy or swim bladder problems; if you see any abnormalities, take the filter out immediately.

Yes, Fish can Smell. In fact most of them have Nostrils. Their Nostils have Sensors that can detect odors in the water and sends the signals to their brain. These same Nostrils can detect the blood from other Fish as well. Sharks rely heavily on their Nostrils, as they can detect food over long distances.

Fish also use their sense of Smell to detect the smell that females emit. This detection of the female scent is said to signal the “willingness to breed”.

Yes, and No. Bettas can be kept with other fish, however, remember that male Bettas are VERY territorial toward any fish that they think is another male Betta invading their territory. Though each Betta is a distinctive individual and will have his own personality, here are some ways to identify potential problem fish: fish with large amounts of red or blue coloring (i.e. Swordtails), fish with long, flowing fins (i.e. Guppies, Angelfish, High-Fin Tetras, Sailfin Mollies), fish with similar shapes (i.e. Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Female Bettas). Also, watch out for fish that will nip and tear the Bettas fins, as this can result in infection or fighting and will cause stress. I do not recommend you keep your betta with any other fish.

Yes, Betta Fish can hear! In fact, they have Ears. They are disimilar to human Outer Ears, but they are Ears nevertheless. The Ears are located behind the skin near their eyes. They appear as a small opening. And are in fact “internal” Ears. They are covered with Sensory Hairs that are designed to detect sound.

Fish hear via Sound Waves. As the sound moves through the water it makes vibrations. The vibration from the sound waves stimulates the skin and ears of the Fish. So essentially a Fish uses it’s body to hear as well as it’s internal Ears.

Fish can also hear via their “Lateral Line”. Which is a fluid-filled tube that is very senstitive to water pressure. As the water pressure builds the Lateral Line sensors react and build up pressure in the organ. Causing the Fish to react (hear) to this pressure.

Note: Sound Waves are multiplied through the water 5 fold. So you should never tap the tank of a Fish. As you can imagine the sound they hear.

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.

Yes, they do sleep. All living animals must sleep to survive. Many Fish will slow down, float or hover in one spot. But Bettas seem to lounge. Many of them will lay down in a “L-Shaped” position (head up, body to the side). Some will look like they are dead. And others will just stay at the top of the water.

Marine Fish, sleep in the day and hunt at night. Their nocturnal predators instinct takes over. But Tropical Fish, tend to be on the same sleep cycle as humans. Sleeping at night. They move around more rapidly in the daylight and slow down considerably at night.

Note: You can actually see a Betta yawn at night. They open their mouth and make the same yawning motions as you would.