I've written before about my 2 betta fish =- identical bowls,temp,plants etc.?

One eats vigourously,the other never eats (been a month) but otherwise seems fine - a tad more sluggish than eating one %26amp; bowl gets murky faster (maybe uneaten food) - my question is - Is it possible that the uneating fish is getting all it needs from the plants in the bowl - lots of spider plant babies????

I've written before about my 2 betta fish =- identical bowls,temp,plants etc.?
Bettas are strictly carnivores and don't eat plants at all. You need to change the water right away for the sluggish betta. They can go a few weeks without eating, but a month is too long and he may be dying. Change the water with same temperature dechlorinated water. Get the plant out of the tank because it's not helping and could be causing a problem.





There should never be any uneaten food when you feed them. Give them a couple or pellets or a few bloodworms and watch them eat. Nothing should be left after a minute or so, or you're over-feeding a polluting the water. You can feed twice per day if you want him to have more food. A betta should not look skinny or sluggish. If they are, the first thing to do is to improve the water conditions. They should have at least a gallon per fish, and that should be changed at least once per week. A bit of salt at 1 tsp./gallon can be a tonic while your fish isn't feeling well, but the best solution is to get the water clean now and then to keep it that way. Bettas are very forgiving and extremely hardy, but they really need us to give them clean water or they'll get sick.





Hope your little guy perks up really soon!
Reply:no..its probli dying.
Reply:I have a betta fish that is doing the exact same thing, it sounds like, as your fish that isn't eating. I just posted a question asking for help. Good luck.