Fish not eating

[starr70]

Hi everyone I am having trouble with a betta I purchased about three weeks ago. He won't eat, I have tried flakes, pellets, betta crisps and frozen brine shrimp. He doesn't appear sick, fins are fine, he swims around but I do see him floating in one spot for a while. I have started him on stress coat to see how that goes but he doesn't appear sick so not sure if I should start aquarium salt treatments. Any advice? He is in a one and a half gallon glass cube tank with live plants.

[clopez1]

Temp of tank? Is it heated? Does it have a filter? You could try making garlic water ( smashing garlic and soaking it in water) dip the food in then feed. Most betta love garlic and it helps their immune systems.

[starr70]

temp is about 79, no heater and no filter. I never heard of the garlic treatment. I may try that. Thanks

[clopez1]

no problem..Hope it works