I found a site that said this stuff about betta metabosism is it true?
1.5 gallons is 6 quarts and that's a pretty big fish bowl. We might put one Betta in a half gallon bowl but 1.5 gallons is much better.
Notice we recommend putting the bowl in a cool part of your home where the water is 65 to 75 degrees F. not 78 to 80. The lower temperature allows more oxygen in the water and less fish waste because the animals' metabolism is slower.
The cultured gravel provides a lot of surface area that is covered with the essential nitrifying bacteria that turn fish waste into harmless residue.
We recommend that you change 20% of the water at least twice a week and replace it with bottled drinking water.
We recommend tha you feed Tetra BettaMin and Tetra Delecta Freeze Dried Blood Worms, because these foods float and leave less residue than most foods.
We strongly recommend you check your fish bowl 10 minutes after each feeding. If there is any uneaten food, remove it with a small
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All of that is true for as far as it explains things. 65F water will hold more oxygen than 80F water, but a betta will not do well in the lower water temperature. Yes, it's metabolism will be slower, but it's disease resistance will also be lower. All of the other material is reasonable in my opinion, except I would say to change at least 50% of the water 2 times a week and use dechlorinated tap water instead of bottled water, the bottled water is a needless waste of money.
The part about the bacteria is of course true, except a gravel bed in the bottom of the bowl will barely support enough bacteria at those temperatures, hence the large and frequent water changes.
MM
Bettas can live in colder temperature, but it wouldn't be very healthy. A warmer temperature boosts its immune system, allowing it to fight off diseases. I don't like what they said about bettas living in colder temp. And the colder water=more oxygen is true, but doesn't apply to bettas because they take oxygen directly from the air.
its not really true because bettas need a temp of about 78 -80 degrees not cooler. that shortens their life im not exactly sure about the oxygen part but it seems like bullshit (excuse my language) and the gravel bacteria helping the waste turn majically into harmless residue is tottaly false . while the nitrifying may help convert some of it, it will not get rid of all of it. The half gallon is not true either. Bettas need a fairly large area to swin and live in. i say its not true
well some parts inst true. A betta fish's water needs to be warm or room temature. Betta fish cant live in water or water colder then 70-65 degrees or lower bc in they're origan -- which is South Asia or Thailand -- they're water is warm.
Also, i clean my betta fish bowls at least once a week or whenever the bowl is really dirty.
I dont check if theres still food in the bowl after 10 minutes because if you give betta fish food, they're going to eat it. They seem hungry all the time but they're mostly not. Betta fish can go up to 10 days without food, but dont do that. I feed mine once a day.
And i feed my fish Betta Food - EZ feed bottle, FOR ALL BETTAS. From Animal Planet.
So yea, betta fish are suppose to live up to 2-5 years with proper care. I got mine in September and still living:)
I really hope this helps and i really hope your betta fish works out:)
Gina%26lt;333
Betta fish aren't a big fan of big bowls. Betta fish in the wild, live in rice patties. And if you ever seen a rice pattie its not that big, so the big bowl thing is dumb, I mean unless you like to waste alot of water! Changeing 20% of the water is true, but you can actually change more than that. Just leave some of the old water in the tank *Unless it really filthy than just dump it.* As for the food as long as its "Betta" food your fine! And the water should be at room temp, when changing the water. betta fish aren't gold fish, they live happier in room temp waters, not cold. And as for it being "oxientated " I believe its Bull Crap!
I work at a pet store, have spoken with fish specialist, have a betta for over 3 years now, and its as happy as anything! Who ever wrote this doesn;t really know a betta. Hope this helps. Need any more info feel free to message me @ taralaudette@yahoo.com
It is true that bettas can be kept in a container as small as a coffee cup, but it is much better for the fish (and owner) to keep them in a bigger tank. This would help them develop better finnage. Imagine a drop of dye in a cup of water and a drop of the same dye in a gallon of water, you would see the difference in the resulting color. This is also what happens when the fish produces waster, in a large tank the waste is diluted in a larger volume of water, thus making it less damaging for the fish than it would in a smaller container.
Bettas comes from tropical waters and would require higher water temp to thrive. It is true that cooler water does hold more Oxygen and lower the fish's metabolism (fish being cold blooded), but it doesn't mean that they will be healthy, remember that aquarium fish come from different parts of the world and we are providing an artificial environment for them and that we need to simulate as much as possible the conditions that they are found in. And for bettas that is water temp of 78-80F.
Cultured gravel does (in the ideal conditions) hold more bacteria that is beneficial for the fishes, but in such a confined space and the lack of water circulation, i doubt that there would be any benefit in using them.
I prefer to do up to 50% water changes every 2-3 days with dechlorinated tap water, removing as much debris as possible during water changes. Theree is no need to use bottled water.
You can feed bettas with either live or commercially prepared fish food. Live food like daphnia, brine shrimps, blood worms, mosquito larvae, etc.. are usually consumed within a few minutes and any uneaten food will stay alive in the tank until eaten (except for brine shrimps). While commercially prepared fish food like tetramin, freeze dried and frozen blood worms, etc.. have to be consumed immediately after feeding, any uneaten dried food will soon spoil the water, thus you need to remove them after 5-10 minutes.
Another thing about the oxygen thing is that bettas use their labyrinth organs more than their gills, so the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water really doesn't matter. They breathe atmospheric air more than using dissolved oxygen.
I disagree with the colder is better, also. Sure it increases their metabolism, which will increase the number of water changes you'll have to do. This is why most people want to keep them cold and unfed.
Better brands of betta food are Hikari and Atison (from Ocean Nutrition). I suggest feeding frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp as a treat. Unless you're conditioning to breed, you don't need to feed a lot of meaty foods daily.
About the gravel... if the water is not being aerated, there is no nitrifying bacteria in it. The site is wrong. That many water changes in the bowl will also remove too much water most of the time to keep any sort of bacteria alive.
I do 100% water changes on my bettas with conditioned tap water. Bottled water is often not recommended because the water parameters may be very different than the betta is used to, and they may be undesirable.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Betta fish?
can you put a betta fish in with other fish like goldfish or w.e
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Yes, bettas can be kept with other peaceful tropical fishes. Goldfish don't make a good match for them though as the betta does need considerably warmer water than a goldfish.
MM
I have before, as long as the other fish arent aggressive, and are bigger than the beta. But betta need a special kind of food and it might be hard for them to get it if you put them in with gold fish (because gold fish are huge pigs, atleast mine are). Whatever you do, do NOT put 2 male bettas together. They'll kill each other. (I put my betas tank on a dresser once, with a big mirror behind it...he went nuts trying to attack that fish in the mirror)
ya if you like watching them tear all the fins off your gold fish
No, Betta's perfer warm water and Goldfish perfer cold water. Goldfish also get big and are going to need at least a 10 gallons each. Also goldfish produce a lot of waste that a Betta can't handle. BTW- A Betta won't hurt a goldfish they are only aggressive towards there own species it is a common miss conception.
NO! Beta fish are fighters. they will kill your other fish.
yes it can be done if the other fish aren't pretty with lots of fins and are tropical fish like the beta. usually the other fish like to nibble around on the fins of the beta and it dies. it prefers to be alone BUT it CAN live with other fish in the tank. i've even seen a beta live with gold fish. the goldfish were even pond fish and they just put them into the tank for the winter. my suggestion is that if u try it keep a close eye on it and if it gets nibbled on too much than i'd take it out. as the saying goes: you never know what u can do until u TRY
just make sure the goldfish fins are not to long or the betta fish is just gonna rip em all of or simply kill the goldfish
My betta's been living happily with 4 white skirt tettras for many months now! It's a female betta but from my experience as a younger child, I've had a male betta with plattys without problems. Just make sure you watch closely! hahahah read this article too http://www.fish-care.net/bettafishcare.s...
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Yes, bettas can be kept with other peaceful tropical fishes. Goldfish don't make a good match for them though as the betta does need considerably warmer water than a goldfish.
MM
I have before, as long as the other fish arent aggressive, and are bigger than the beta. But betta need a special kind of food and it might be hard for them to get it if you put them in with gold fish (because gold fish are huge pigs, atleast mine are). Whatever you do, do NOT put 2 male bettas together. They'll kill each other. (I put my betas tank on a dresser once, with a big mirror behind it...he went nuts trying to attack that fish in the mirror)
ya if you like watching them tear all the fins off your gold fish
No, Betta's perfer warm water and Goldfish perfer cold water. Goldfish also get big and are going to need at least a 10 gallons each. Also goldfish produce a lot of waste that a Betta can't handle. BTW- A Betta won't hurt a goldfish they are only aggressive towards there own species it is a common miss conception.
NO! Beta fish are fighters. they will kill your other fish.
yes it can be done if the other fish aren't pretty with lots of fins and are tropical fish like the beta. usually the other fish like to nibble around on the fins of the beta and it dies. it prefers to be alone BUT it CAN live with other fish in the tank. i've even seen a beta live with gold fish. the goldfish were even pond fish and they just put them into the tank for the winter. my suggestion is that if u try it keep a close eye on it and if it gets nibbled on too much than i'd take it out. as the saying goes: you never know what u can do until u TRY
just make sure the goldfish fins are not to long or the betta fish is just gonna rip em all of or simply kill the goldfish
My betta's been living happily with 4 white skirt tettras for many months now! It's a female betta but from my experience as a younger child, I've had a male betta with plattys without problems. Just make sure you watch closely! hahahah read this article too http://www.fish-care.net/bettafishcare.s...
Betta Fish Wont Eat?
I just brought a beautiful red crowntail betta from petco. Its been about 5 days now and he still refuses to eat. The water is perfect 79 degres water conditions are perfect hes in a 5 gal tank by himself. I tried feeding him betta bites but everytime i would go to feed him he would see my hand n swim to the bottom. so i picked up some brine shrimp n he still wont eat...I dont know what to do hes not eating at all
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He's still getting used to the new environment, give him time
Do you have the light on all the time? if so, that's a no no
Leave it on for 10-12 hours during the day and turn it off for 12-14 hours at night, that also make the transition easier for your betta
Also get him a live plant, he likes to hide in there and rest on them
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
P.S.:
Great choice on the tank size ;-)
did u get him betta food???
he may not be hungry. give him another day or 2 to get used to his surroundings. they don't eat much anyway, so he may be eating the food when you walk away
Mine does the same thing I and I have had him for like 4 months now. He is probably just not eating when your there or is waiting for some to settle to the bottom. He might also be sick, and there is not a lot you can do about that. Just wait it out and keep feeding him like normal.
I hade a betta that did'nt eat betta food, but it seemed that he loved tropical fish flakes.
There's a bunch of things that could be the reason why it's not eating.
Try giving him a different type of beta (or just fish) food.
I had a few beta's that were particularly picky with what they would eat.
Just a suggestion.
don't worry. Out of all the fishes I've kept, I find out that bettas take the longest time to get adjusted to a new home. It's having a hard time because it used to live in little cup. Now it's just overwhelmed and happy it's home is bigger and cleaner. You have to try giving it different food. I just got mine and it hasn't eaten for two days. I'm just going to give it time.
try giving the fish a varied diet and some live food see if that helps.
That's really good that you're taking excellent care of your betta. That could be a result of stress, is the tank in a well-lit, shake-free location? Is his belly swollen? That would mean he's been overfed.
Has he eaten at all since you brought him home. If he hasn't that may mean he was already sick when you bought him. If that's the case, you should be able to (sigh) return him. That's not that great... but a sick betta may or may not get better.
You might be able to fish out an answer in this excellent article and free course: http://www.fish-care.net/bettafishcare.s...
Good luck! Let us know what happens!
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He's still getting used to the new environment, give him time
Do you have the light on all the time? if so, that's a no no
Leave it on for 10-12 hours during the day and turn it off for 12-14 hours at night, that also make the transition easier for your betta
Also get him a live plant, he likes to hide in there and rest on them
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
P.S.:
Great choice on the tank size ;-)
did u get him betta food???
he may not be hungry. give him another day or 2 to get used to his surroundings. they don't eat much anyway, so he may be eating the food when you walk away
Mine does the same thing I and I have had him for like 4 months now. He is probably just not eating when your there or is waiting for some to settle to the bottom. He might also be sick, and there is not a lot you can do about that. Just wait it out and keep feeding him like normal.
I hade a betta that did'nt eat betta food, but it seemed that he loved tropical fish flakes.
There's a bunch of things that could be the reason why it's not eating.
Try giving him a different type of beta (or just fish) food.
I had a few beta's that were particularly picky with what they would eat.
Just a suggestion.
don't worry. Out of all the fishes I've kept, I find out that bettas take the longest time to get adjusted to a new home. It's having a hard time because it used to live in little cup. Now it's just overwhelmed and happy it's home is bigger and cleaner. You have to try giving it different food. I just got mine and it hasn't eaten for two days. I'm just going to give it time.
try giving the fish a varied diet and some live food see if that helps.
That's really good that you're taking excellent care of your betta. That could be a result of stress, is the tank in a well-lit, shake-free location? Is his belly swollen? That would mean he's been overfed.
Has he eaten at all since you brought him home. If he hasn't that may mean he was already sick when you bought him. If that's the case, you should be able to (sigh) return him. That's not that great... but a sick betta may or may not get better.
You might be able to fish out an answer in this excellent article and free course: http://www.fish-care.net/bettafishcare.s...
Good luck! Let us know what happens!
Betta fish water tempature?
I got a 3 gallon tank with filter and light from a garage sale for $4, so i finally get to get my betta fish out of its bowl, and into a proper tank
Well, the tank comes with an underwater heater, its a long tube with tempature markings on it, and you can set if from 60* to 90* and i wanted to know what tempature is the best tempature for a betta fish
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78 degrees is perfect for a betta fish. I have 3 myself and they thrive in seperate bowls. kudos to you for getting a tank for your bettas for he will grow
Around 26c or 78 f is the best temperature for a betta,make sure you increase the temperature gradually as a sudden shift could shock your fish.
It's best for a betta to be at room temperature but if you would like to use a tank heater the best setting is 75-80 degrees. If kept as this temperature and kept out of direct sunlight he should be happy and healthy.
High 70's like 78-80 is fine.
Bettas will do well in a wide range of temperatures, but 78-82F will be best.
MM
78 degrees F is perfect for a better. Increase the temp gradually and then make sure it doesn't fluctuate too much.
The temperature in the tank should be between 75-86掳F.
Well, the tank comes with an underwater heater, its a long tube with tempature markings on it, and you can set if from 60* to 90* and i wanted to know what tempature is the best tempature for a betta fish
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78 degrees is perfect for a betta fish. I have 3 myself and they thrive in seperate bowls. kudos to you for getting a tank for your bettas for he will grow
Around 26c or 78 f is the best temperature for a betta,make sure you increase the temperature gradually as a sudden shift could shock your fish.
It's best for a betta to be at room temperature but if you would like to use a tank heater the best setting is 75-80 degrees. If kept as this temperature and kept out of direct sunlight he should be happy and healthy.
High 70's like 78-80 is fine.
Bettas will do well in a wide range of temperatures, but 78-82F will be best.
MM
78 degrees F is perfect for a better. Increase the temp gradually and then make sure it doesn't fluctuate too much.
The temperature in the tank should be between 75-86掳F.
Betta fish tank help?
I broke my air stone and I want to know if I could still use the filter to keep my fish alive until I get another air stone.
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Yes of course, Airstones are not needed in aquariums alo they do help, And can look atractive, And you could just run the airtubing in to the tank and have 1 bubble instead of lots just till you get a new one, Maybe get 2 and keep one as a spare
~ GG
yes, that should be fine, hope you get the airstone soon!
and if you are wondering, walmart sells airstones too!
YES U CAN JUST USE UR FILTER FOR NOW
BUT JUST REMEMBER TO GET ANOTHER AIR STONE...
bettas dont really like that much water movement to being with but they adapt to it. so it should be fine maybe he might even enjoy it for a little while until you get a new one.
If you have an under gravel filter (its what my betta's tank has) then Im sure you can use it without the stone, but the stones arent that expensive, so I wouldnt put off buying a new one too long.
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Yes of course, Airstones are not needed in aquariums alo they do help, And can look atractive, And you could just run the airtubing in to the tank and have 1 bubble instead of lots just till you get a new one, Maybe get 2 and keep one as a spare
~ GG
yes, that should be fine, hope you get the airstone soon!
and if you are wondering, walmart sells airstones too!
YES U CAN JUST USE UR FILTER FOR NOW
BUT JUST REMEMBER TO GET ANOTHER AIR STONE...
bettas dont really like that much water movement to being with but they adapt to it. so it should be fine maybe he might even enjoy it for a little while until you get a new one.
If you have an under gravel filter (its what my betta's tank has) then Im sure you can use it without the stone, but the stones arent that expensive, so I wouldnt put off buying a new one too long.
Betta fish taking turns in tank?
I have male betta fish each living in seperate 1 gallon bowls.well, i got this 3 gallon tank with a filter, heater and light at a garage sale for $4, so I'm going to let one of the fish live in the tank
I feell kind of bad for only having 1 tanks, and 2 betta fish, so is it ok, to switch the fish out weekly when i clean the bowl, so each fish will have a week at a time in the big tank, or would that be to stressfull for them?
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No it is not ok, if one has a heater and the other doesn't the temperature change could end up killing the fish, Only let one fish live in the tank with a different temperature, buy another tank they are only 10 dollars at walmart for a 10 gallon.
Ps- its a myth that bettas live in puddles in the wild they actually live in small ponds that are still, if they lived in small puddles how would they reproduce?
I think maybe you are thinking way to hard about this. They are just fish.
Don't keep switching it would stress them out- and bettas don't need 3 gallons of water so you shouldn't feel bad about leaving one in a smaller bowl. I mean, they live in puddles contentedly in the wild.
Some fish tanks have dividers that come with them if it did that would work or get another 3 gallon tank with the heater and everything. i wouldnt worry they are just fish and they dont need alot of space.
Beta fish don't need lots of room at all. Betas are happy just in a small empty bowl. They don't need a light or anything. I have a Beta too, and sometimes I gotta remind myself- it's just a fish.:)
Go to Wal-Mart, buy a 10 gallon with a lid and lights for $30. Buy a filter for $20. The difference in water could be drastic, and very stressful. Get the 10 gallon, and a separator in the tank. Both Bettas will live happily ever after
I feell kind of bad for only having 1 tanks, and 2 betta fish, so is it ok, to switch the fish out weekly when i clean the bowl, so each fish will have a week at a time in the big tank, or would that be to stressfull for them?
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No it is not ok, if one has a heater and the other doesn't the temperature change could end up killing the fish, Only let one fish live in the tank with a different temperature, buy another tank they are only 10 dollars at walmart for a 10 gallon.
Ps- its a myth that bettas live in puddles in the wild they actually live in small ponds that are still, if they lived in small puddles how would they reproduce?
I think maybe you are thinking way to hard about this. They are just fish.
Don't keep switching it would stress them out- and bettas don't need 3 gallons of water so you shouldn't feel bad about leaving one in a smaller bowl. I mean, they live in puddles contentedly in the wild.
Some fish tanks have dividers that come with them if it did that would work or get another 3 gallon tank with the heater and everything. i wouldnt worry they are just fish and they dont need alot of space.
Beta fish don't need lots of room at all. Betas are happy just in a small empty bowl. They don't need a light or anything. I have a Beta too, and sometimes I gotta remind myself- it's just a fish.:)
Go to Wal-Mart, buy a 10 gallon with a lid and lights for $30. Buy a filter for $20. The difference in water could be drastic, and very stressful. Get the 10 gallon, and a separator in the tank. Both Bettas will live happily ever after
Betta fish is suddenly swimming strangely, I can't figure out what it could be... more inside?
I've been searching answers %26 internet %26 nothing really sounds like what is going on with my betta. I came home yesterday %26 he's swimming oddly. It's hard to explain; it's almost like he isn't really using his tail to swim. If he tries to turn, it's like his body will bend in a U shape. It looks very un-natural, %26 I don't think he's doing it on purpose because he always seems to struggle to make himself straight again.
He's eating as he normally does (which is quite funny because he attacks his food...literally he jumps like he's attacking the food %26 will come a little out of the water.) He seems to have a harder time righting himself when he gets back into the water, %26 like I said the U shape his body will go to. His tail fin isn't spread out like it normally is, but he doesn't look discolored to me at all. It's hard to tell because he always had some white near the bottom of his fins but it doesn't look different. I change water regularly, %26 feed him once a day.
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Change his water, add in some aquarium salt and a mild antibiotic such as bettafix. It's hard to tell, without seeing the fish, but he could have a bacterial infection, or perhaps parasites. Shine a flashlight on him. If you see golden colored shiny stuff, then that's called Velvet and is a parasite. If that's the case you can add in a parasite treatment in lieu of the bettafix. He may have just injurred himself on something in the tank. Are there any plastic plants or sharp decorations?
maybe he has a tail fin boo boo? i don't really know that there's anything to do about that, other than let him work it out.
Have you changed the water since you noticed these symptoms?
My betta had done the same thing (bending in a "U" shaped fashion) except he became quite discoloured.
Once I changed the water %26 cleaned his bowl, he was fine within a few hours.
I think I might have accidentally sprayed fly spray too close to the tank...
It could be the water conditions or swim bladder disease. You need to change the water in bowls that aren't filtered at least every 3 days. You can add a pinch of aquarium salt to the water. You should also fast him for a few days. Some times Betta's get constipated and cause's their swim bladders to mess up. Which can cause them to swim sideways or even up side down in severe cases. The Melafix as someone else mentioned is more of a preventitive. I have never had much luck from it. Just keep the water clean. Betta's are tropical fish and need to be in a heated, filtered tank. No less than 2.5 gallons. The fish can live in a bowl but not a long healthy life.
First of all you have pics of 2 different bettas on here
and none of them seems sick to me
Since you're upgrading anyway, don't forget to have a heater as well, they do best in temperatures around 78-82 degrees, and the color will flourish as well
The reason he seems odd do you is because he needs more room to swim
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
He's eating as he normally does (which is quite funny because he attacks his food...literally he jumps like he's attacking the food %26 will come a little out of the water.) He seems to have a harder time righting himself when he gets back into the water, %26 like I said the U shape his body will go to. His tail fin isn't spread out like it normally is, but he doesn't look discolored to me at all. It's hard to tell because he always had some white near the bottom of his fins but it doesn't look different. I change water regularly, %26 feed him once a day.
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Change his water, add in some aquarium salt and a mild antibiotic such as bettafix. It's hard to tell, without seeing the fish, but he could have a bacterial infection, or perhaps parasites. Shine a flashlight on him. If you see golden colored shiny stuff, then that's called Velvet and is a parasite. If that's the case you can add in a parasite treatment in lieu of the bettafix. He may have just injurred himself on something in the tank. Are there any plastic plants or sharp decorations?
maybe he has a tail fin boo boo? i don't really know that there's anything to do about that, other than let him work it out.
Have you changed the water since you noticed these symptoms?
My betta had done the same thing (bending in a "U" shaped fashion) except he became quite discoloured.
Once I changed the water %26 cleaned his bowl, he was fine within a few hours.
I think I might have accidentally sprayed fly spray too close to the tank...
It could be the water conditions or swim bladder disease. You need to change the water in bowls that aren't filtered at least every 3 days. You can add a pinch of aquarium salt to the water. You should also fast him for a few days. Some times Betta's get constipated and cause's their swim bladders to mess up. Which can cause them to swim sideways or even up side down in severe cases. The Melafix as someone else mentioned is more of a preventitive. I have never had much luck from it. Just keep the water clean. Betta's are tropical fish and need to be in a heated, filtered tank. No less than 2.5 gallons. The fish can live in a bowl but not a long healthy life.
First of all you have pics of 2 different bettas on here
and none of them seems sick to me
Since you're upgrading anyway, don't forget to have a heater as well, they do best in temperatures around 78-82 degrees, and the color will flourish as well
The reason he seems odd do you is because he needs more room to swim
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
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