News, And Help With Fish That Aren't Eating :(

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Hey everyone! I posted a while ago that my rescue fish from PJ's was poorly colored with tears in his curled fins (Sigmund). His fins have mostly unfurled, and his colors are becoming wickedly vibrant! He's the most beautiful shades of red. white, and blue. What a lovely fish. He still has some discoloration, and a big hole in his top fin, but I've recently started treatment for that. Hopefully it helps, though it doesn't seem to be causing him any stress. He has a good apatite, and lots of energy ( Every time I enter the room he goes from resting on his rocks to swimming around like crazy, because it's often feeding time :) )

I also found the most WONDERFUL fish store here in Edmonton, Alberta. Big Al's on the south end keeps their Betta in small bowls, but they're large enough for them to swim , and they're all beautiful and vividly colored. They also carry females. I bought two ( A pretty orange one named Chamomile, and a reddish-rose colored on names Cinnamon ( Cin and Cam for short :) ) The start to my sorority! They're both so well behaved, and even though I had them with not much else in the tank at the beginning of the day - they're fully outfitted now with all sorts of hiding places- they didn't fight at ALL when I put them together. Sisterly love, awe <3

Now, my concern with that, however, is that they're alos not eating... I tried earlier with some pellets, and then tried some flakes a bit later on ( Not sure what they're used to eating) but they didn't go for either. They didn't even go for the FD Bloodworms that I smooshed up and dropped in (Though Sigmund was VERY happy for the diet change).

Is it simply that they're stressed from the move, and I should give them some time? Or should I be more concerned? :(
 
It can take some bettas longer to settle in. Have you tried any live food like bloodworm, daphnia or brineshrimp having to chase their food can sometimes help to stimulate their appetites.

Also what size tank are they in?
What temp is the water?
Is the tank filtered?
Do they have tankmates or other female Bettas in with them?

It's always best to start your sorority tank with a minimum of 4 or 5 females.
 

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