Freaking out - Betta status says missent :(

[Kisa]

It's guaranteed express shipping to arrive by 3:00 and I just found out the status with USPS is missent! My first betta I bought from overseas. I hope the lil guy is okay ;_;

[FuulieQ]

That IS scary! What does that even mean, did they give him to the wrong person or something?

[SillyCone]

That's so annoying, I mean, even though there's a chance it's alright with the delivery we always get worried about it. >_>!

I wouldn't be able to sleep if I were you... Maybe that's why I prefer LFSs.. :V

[Kisa]

Yeah, my co-workers were making me feel worse by saying the guy is sitting in some truck.. stuck in a dark box. Which is probably TRUE. I feel horrible for buying him now. Unless I find a betta I'm dying to have, I'm going to stick with LFS.

@Sillycone, I remember your old avatar and reading your signature with your new one made me giggle a lil.

[iheartmybettas]

I hope everything works out!

[Kisa]

Thanks guys. Well, I got him today and he's looking pretty rough for wear. I think he's exhausted... I'm keeping him in a temporary one gallon until tomorrow.



Should I be concerned if he keeps hanging vertically near the top of the water like this?

[Arashi Takamine]

Yes. My HM did that all the time before he passed on. I'd start a waterchange immedietly and try turning the heater up a notch or two.

[iheartmybettas]

I got a HM from petco that was doing that in his cup. Once I got him home and keep his water really clean he was fine. I don't know what caused it but it went away. Hopefully the same goes for your beauty!!

[nowzem]

My HMs do that just cuz their tails are heavy. If he is active and healthy looking otherwise I wouldn't worry.

[Kisa]

I think we're all good now guys!

I woke up this morning and he was perked up somewhat. I've never caught my betta sleeping, but I wonder if maybe that's what he was doing last night. Anyway, here's his new home I picked up from Petsmart.




He's swimming all around exploring :D