new betta possibly sick?

[reptileboy]

i just got a betta today and i noticed he hasn't eaten much since i got him and he pretty much just sits in one spot. i know he needs to get used to his new tank but i read on the internet all the signs of illness and he seems to be showing a few such as hanging in one spot and hanging at the bottom, going up for air occasionally and going back down. any advice would be appreciated. thanks, alex.

[TheJadeBetta]

We need some more info. Size of the home he is in? Did you use a water conditioner? Do you have a heater? What are you parameters (Ph, Ammonia, etc.)? Is the tank cycled? How long have you had him?

[frogipoi]

If he's on the bottom of the tank the tank is to cold. Try heating it up to 82*F.
Good luck!

[reptileboy]

today he was kind of swimming around but still pretty sluggish. he is in a 10 gallon with conditioned water. the tank is at 76 degrees roughly.

[frogipoi]

Heat it up and try not to feed him for a day.Don't worry he wont starve. Tell me more! ;-D

[reptileboy]

ha thanks i will buy a heat pad in the next day or two

[MustardGas]

Heat pads aren't worth it, go for an adjustable heater so if an illness arises you can raise the temperature as you please.
Good luck!
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[reptileboy]

would he be ok at 76* for a few days until i can get a heater of some sort? i would assume so.

[reptileboy]

well i'm starting to think it was just him getting used to his new tank. now he's exploring his tank and he loves it.

[reptileboy]

thanks for all the help anyway.