I think my Betta is depressed

[malex1]

I bought Betty the Betta in spetember and Bert in October Betty died this past weekend....now Bert just kinda floats around and spaces out could he be depressed cause Betty died?

[MattD]

What do you expect, no fish can live a long happy life a 2 gallon tank. Did you do any water changes at all?

[miagrrl]

my betta is in a wee little tank (yes, he will be moving into a larger home soon)- but he is used to be in a location in my house where he didn't get a lot of human contact and i thought he was depressed- so i moved him into a busier room in my house, and he is constantly getting attention- he perked up immediately!!!! now he seems happy as can be!

so yes- i think a lonely fish can be "depressed"....so to speak....

[SST]

Glad fishie is feeling better.

[BlackWolf1489]

He's probably lonely. I recommend moving him to the place in your house where you hang out the most. I keep mine near my desk so I can talk to them.

[MegK]

a female and male betta wouldnt usually get along.. and they are fine by themselves.

and i find more bettas depressing anyway since they are never given enough space