I'll admit I don't know much about betta behavior, this is only the second one I have ever owned. I've had this particular male about 2 weeks now and he's been great up until about 3 days ago when I noticed he constantly swims back and forth across the back of his tank. It kind of reminds me of the poor polar bears you see a the zoo that pace back and forth all day
He is in a 2g tank, I change the water weekly and he was eating well. Now he only eats about half of the pellets I give him (4 at a time) and then I have to remove the uneaten ones. He seems more interested in swimming than food. He does stop occassionally if something catches his eye but then he goes right back at it. I'm afraid he's going to wear himself out. At first I thought maybe he's cold and trying to keep warm as his tank is unheated (low 70's) but the reading I've done suggests cold temps would slow him down.
Anyone have any ideas? Is this normal or a sign of anything bad?
Thanks!
He is in a 2g tank, I change the water weekly and he was eating well. Now he only eats about half of the pellets I give him (4 at a time) and then I have to remove the uneaten ones. He seems more interested in swimming than food. He does stop occassionally if something catches his eye but then he goes right back at it. I'm afraid he's going to wear himself out. At first I thought maybe he's cold and trying to keep warm as his tank is unheated (low 70's) but the reading I've done suggests cold temps would slow him down.
Anyone have any ideas? Is this normal or a sign of anything bad?
Thanks!