Betta swimming crazy...is this something to worry about?

[Otterfun]

Originally Posted by Julio1983

Thats a good idea also :) thank you
I guess my main concern is that he was sick or something...

if its something as simple as being startled by the light its an easy fix :)

Oh, my Fred does the "food jiggle" in the morning and evening feeding time. Up and down the side seam of the AQ. He stops after I'm done feeding. He can count, too because he stops after 2 pellets and swims elsewhere. Very strategic and pragmatic fish personality.

[Julio1983]

yeah maybe it is a feeding thing now that you say it!
in the morning and and some evenings... he does laps back and forth looking at me... but because his tank is small (upgrading him this weekend) he gets some speed and then its like he has to slam his breaks on... hes crazy!

[callistra]

More info would be helpful: http://www.bettafish.com/showthread.php?t=49233

Photos of your fish and a video of the crazy swimming might also help.

[Julio1983]

Ill try and get a good video/photo of him
I feel like he might be stressed as he is a little grey on his "chin"

[Julio1983]

Housing
What size is your tank? 3.4 litres but upgrading to 15 this weekend.
What temperature is your tank? 26 degrees
Does your tank have a filter? No
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration? No
Is your tank heated? Yes
What tank mates does your betta fish live with? None

Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish? Aquarian pellets
How often do you feed your betta fish? 2 pellets each morning plus one fasting day

Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change? Twice a week
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change? One 100% and one 50%
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change? Dechlorinator

Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters? No

Ammonia:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:
Hardness:
Alkalinity:

Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed? He is a little grey under his "chin" but I'm pretty sure he was like tht when we got him. (Had him for nearly 2 weeks).
How has your betta fish's behavior changed? Started swimming more erratically... Still loves feeding time and building bubble nests
When did you start noticing the symptoms? The grey I've always noticed but has possible gotten a little worse maybe due to constant water changed. The swimming thing the last few days
Have you started treating your fish? If so, how? N/a
Does your fish have any history of being ill? No
How old is your fish (approximately)? Not sure got him 2 weeks ago

[Julio1983]

This is a pick of the grey under his chin

[Julio1983]

Ok so I got him to flare last night for a bit of stimulation and I noticed that the way he swims when he's flaring is how he swims when he sees me except without the flaring gills and less intense.
Maybe he's angry at me!
Or he sees his shadow?