Why Do Bettas Yawn

[Night61]

both my betta childern yawn from time to time. now i know alot of creatures do this but i am surprised to see it in fish.
so what do you think?

 

[Colin_T]

all fish do it, usually after they wake up. You often see it in newly imported fish. They suffer from jet lag and spend a lot of time sleeping and adjusting to the different time zones. When you turn the tank lights on you often see them yawning and stretching their fins after having a nap. You get some good photos when they do it because their mouths are open and their fins are fully stretched out.

 

[yorkshiretyker]

all fish do it, usually after they wake up. You often see it in newly imported fish. They suffer from jet lag and spend a lot of time sleeping and adjusting to the different time zones. When you turn the tank lights on you often see them yawning and stretching their fins after having a nap. You get some good photos when they do it because their mouths are open and their fins are fully stretched out.

I'm new to bettas, and haven't noticed the yawning - I've only just managed to get Archie to flare - but will be watching out for the yawning in the moring! I'm not conviced that I believe that they suffer from Jet Lag though lol!

 

[fry_lover]

all fish