Betta Inactive!

[Johnificent]

Everyone is telling me that my betta isn't used to its home yet, thats why it has been inactive. But I had it for 5 days now, and it still hasn't done much. Help?

[Sweeda88]

What size is the tank? Do you have a heater? How often do you do water changes? These are all things that we need to know in order to help.

[Johnificent]

tank is 1/2 gallon :( parents won't let me get a bigger one yet, i dont have a heater, and i change its water 2 times a week,

[Sweeda88]

In that size, you MUST change the water DAILY. Also, your Betta will never be more active unless you get a heater and a larger tank. I can't really help you.

[Johnificent]

well, at least thanks for the advice....

[Sweeda88]

You're welcome. I really hope sometime soon that your parents will change their minds. I know it's not your fault.

[Johnificent]

thanks for understanding :)

[Sweeda88]

You're welcome. If you have a heating pad, the type you use for a bed, you could put that on LOW under his bowl. You'll need to keep an eye on the temp to make sure it doesn't overheat, but putting a towel or two in between the pad and the bowl should help it not get too warm.

[Johnificent]

oh, ok, thanks :) that will work, thank you so much!

[Sweeda88]

You're welcome. If it gets too hot, just take the bowl off for a while, and put it back on later.