Is It Normal For Bettas To Be Rather Lethargic?

[altinure]

hello everyone,

i got my first betta yesterday to put in my community tank containing five neon tetras. i know they can be nippy, but i'm keeping and eye on them, so far so good. i wasn't planning on even getting one, but he was just really beautiful, so i bought him. for the most part, i was very pleased with how active my betta has been. the ones i've always seen just sit there and don't do anything. he seems to have a good personality, and isn't afraid of me when i come up to the cage, in fact, he seems to like to watch me. however, i noticed occasionally he just kind of rests his side against this piece of driftwood in my tank. it's as if he almost lays down, haha. is this normal? he springs right back up to life if i tap on the glass, but i was just wondering if this is how they rest or something?

thanks.

 

[fishmom]

Apollo rests on the bottom too--I fugure he is just sleeping. After looking so pretty swimming all day for us I guess they can get tired like we do. I don't get too worried about that resting thing mine does. Keep an eye on him though for signs of stress.

 

[con771]

its not uncommon for betas to spend some time on the bottom. its when they don't move from there when you should grow a little concerned

 

[iron maiden fan]

NEVER TAP ON THE GLASS EVER

It stresses and scares the fish thats why they move not because they're okay or happy.How would you like it if someone made your entire house shake for no good reason

 

[RandomWiktor]

What is the current like in his new tank? Bettas find swimming with a strong current very cumbersome because of thier large finnage; he may be needing more rest as a result.