Same old betta questions

[siva]

OK..maybe they have changed their betta pellets. They need to be really tiny. The Aqueon pellets I've seen are instead of a tiny round pellet, a sort of tubular shape and some of them are 3x the size of one Hikari pellet. 3 Hikari pellets together are about the size of a bettas eye..which is the amount you want to feed. If in doubt, I recommend you soak them a bit before feeding.

I re-read and had missed before you said his belly was bloated. I would feed pea today and if it he still doesn't look better, fast for a couple days. Let us know if his body starts to curl up at all or he's swimming funny.

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by siva

OK..maybe they have changed their betta pellets. They need to be really tiny. The Aqueon pellets I've seen are instead of a tiny round pellet, a sort of tubular shape and some of them are 3x the size of one Hikari pellet. 3 Hikari pellets together are about the size of a bettas eye..which is the amount you want to feed. If in doubt, I recommend you soak them a bit before feeding.

I re-read and had missed before you said his belly was bloated. I would feed pea today and if it he still doesn't look better, fast for a couple days. Let us know if his body starts to curl up at all or he's swimming funny.

Yeah these are very tiny round pellets I'll try feeding him more peas. I think he's just a complicated betta it seems like it's taking him forever to settle down and relax. I really appreciate all of your help!

[Flossie]

The betta food

[siva]

OK perfect, those are definitely different than the Aqueon pellets I had. I'm glad they changed that.

[Flossie]

Good good I have a qt tank I can move him to if I need to... Hoping he gets
Better soon but idk. He's even
flaring at me

[HalfMoon B]

If he is still pretty new that is not uncommon. It will take him a little while to recognize who make the food rain down! Once he does, he will be very loyal though

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

If he is still pretty new that is not uncommon. It will take him a little while to recognize who make the food rain down! Once he does, he will be very loyal though

Ok thanks hope it's soon lol

[HalfMoon B]

Mine do that for the first week or so, even flare at their own reflection!
But they figure it out eventually. When I come home my betta swims up front and center in the tank and does a happy wiggle dance.

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

Mine do that for the first week or so, even flare at their own reflection!
But they figure it out eventually. When I come home my betta swims up front and center in the tank and does a happy wiggle dance.

Haha awww good ! Hopefully he'll be that good I'm thinking about moving him later so he can be alone bc he don't like the shrimp really. Still hoping his tail will start looking better.

[HalfMoon B]

Originally Posted by Flossie

Haha awww good ! Hopefully he'll be that good I'm thinking about moving him later so he can be alone bc he don't like the shrimp really. Still hoping his tail will start looking better.

What is he doing with the shrimp? Is he harassing the , or just flaring?

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

What is he doing with the shrimp? Is he harassing the , or just flaring?

He can't stand them! He chases them every chance he gets !! Lol I'm
Not sure if he's flaring at them though...

[HalfMoon B]

Hmmm, what kind of shrimp? Do they have hiding places? Like plants or driftwood, even some fake caves?

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

Hmmm, what kind of shrimp? Do they have hiding places? Like plants or driftwood, even some fake caves?

Ghost shrimp. There are plants and a rock with holes...

[HalfMoon B]

They have plenty of cover for when they are molting is seems. As long as he is not physically attacking or biting them yet, I would say give it time.

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

They have plenty of cover for when they are molting is seems. As long as he is not physically attacking or biting them yet, I would say give it time.

Ok thanks for all your advice it's greatly appreciated

[HalfMoon B]

Glad that you fund us here, and glad that you are so eager to learn!
I am relatively new to the site myself, but it's a great community here!

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

Glad that you fund us here, and glad that you are so eager to learn!
I am relatively new to the site myself, but it's a great community here!

Thank u I'm glad I did too definitely here to learn it is pretty great lots of help here

[Flossie]

So my fingers were wet and I got to much food in the tank once I could get to it my betta had already ate a lot and I left a bit in for the shrimp... My betta is so bloated... I guess I should fast him for 2 days?? He's weird. I don't think I like bettas bc
I evidently cannot care for them!! Lol any advice on what to do? Seems like he bloats every time he eats. He is so bloated right now I think his scales are poking out a little.. I don't know how to make sure my shrimp are eating enough an he is not eating to much. I'm really frustrated

[HalfMoon B]

Your shrimp will find food, algea in the tank, leftover food on the bottom. You can get them algae wafers too...
As for your betta, if his scales are poking out its probably not bloat, it may be dropsy...

[Flossie]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon B

Your shrimp will find food, algea in the tank, leftover food on the bottom. You can get them algae wafers too...
As for your betta, if his scales are poking out its probably not bloat, it may be dropsy...

It wasn't like that until he ate so much... Is dropsy contagious? I have three other tanks :/