betta isn't eating

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fishfishfish quote	subscribe [rss]	subscribe [email]	#1	Posted 13 Oct 2010, 9:43 am
He was eating normally, then got to where he'd stay at the top an only eat a pellet a day (for about two days), now he won't eat at all. So I did a complete water change recently, and used water conditioner, in case his water was the problem. I have a plastic plant in the bowl (5 gal) that reaches to the surface, and he rests on the top leaf all day with his mouth to the surface blowing bubbles. He's capable of activity, as he shows when he needs to reposition himself on the leaf. Yesterday he even swam around energetically for a minute or two (though it was a wild and purposeless little swim). It's been nearly a week since he's eaten anything. currently he's in his usual spot atop the plant, tilted on his side a bit. any idea what's wrong with him? (not a new fish, have had him in this same bowl and general set-up for months) Sponsored links
jkb475 quote			#2	Posted 14 Oct 2010, 2:52 pm
What is the temperature of the water?
BettaLove<3 quote			#3	Posted 16 Jan 2013, 12:55 am
Is his stomach bloated? If so, he probably has a case of swim bladder disease (or SBD.) There are lots of home remedies for this ailment, so be sure to search online for cures. A few of the most common are fasting, mashed cooked peas, and epsom salts. Good luck!
cow fish quote			#4	Posted 27 Feb 2013, 3:06 am
I have a saltwater aquarium and one of my blue green chromis would never eat because he was so stressed and soon got a disease and died. so some fish just don't acclimate to their surroundings very well.
cow fish quote			#5	Posted 27 Feb 2013, 4:02 am
you guys should answer my question about my yellow watchman goby by cow fish!!!