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Post by mickey13 on Mar 25, 2006 18:23:47 GMT -5
My little guy seems to be quite listless and not as colorful as he was (I only got him a week ago). I've been doing everything right, and getting WONDERFUL help and advice from this forum (thanks again). He's been hanging out at the bottom of his tank and didn't eat lastnight. His "plumage" seems to be all stuck at the ends. I just did a full water change Thursday and added in the water heater yesterday. However, he was hangin' out at the bottom of his tank for quite a few days (even in his old home). I'M WORRIED!!! ETA- Last night he took his food but then spit it back out... ETA#2- He ate 4 pellets just now...but his "plumage" still looks like it is all stuck together. ANY help...I would be grateful.
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Post by shadoew on Mar 27, 2006 6:18:50 GMT -5
Usually when their fins are all clamped it means the water temp isn't quite high enough... Since you just added the heater a few days ago I'd give him some time to adjust and make sure the water is sparky clean in the meantime
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Post by mickey13 on Mar 27, 2006 6:29:26 GMT -5
The temp has been about 78-80 degrees. He only ate one pellet lastnight and spit the others out. I am going to do a full water change today since he's been in there for 4 days (5 today). His fins were great in the little 1/2 gallon bowl when I didn't have the heater. Now I do, and they are clamped (perfect description).
Thanks for the advice...I hope he comes around SOON.
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Post by abm on Mar 27, 2006 8:52:08 GMT -5
Hi, I don't recall, what type/source water are you using? I've had bettas react as you describe when there was a pH issue going on...have you tested the water pH? It should be a stable 7.0 ideally, but 6.8 or 7.2 is fine IF it stays there. I use Proper pH 7.0 as a pH buffer and that has solved my pH problems. And of course, regular water dechlorinator should be used at every water change.
Good luck, abm
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