New betta with pics

[myscarlet]

Im new here got a betta named scarlet a male betta. I dont know why but he is holding one of his under fins close to his body . The other under fin and the rest of his fins look normal i just got him today.. He seems lively.






With plants:)

[mattoboy]

The close fins might be fin clamp. Wait about 6 weeks then pick up some Aquarium Salt from a local pet store.

[Mo]

He is very pretty! His tank seems a bit small though. How big is it?

[Martinismommy]

He may be clamping because Betta fish do not like air stones....The prefer still water....Also, I don't see a heater....What is the temp on the tank? He sure is a handsome Crowntail though....

[betta lover1507]

he outta be awesome if martini says it, haha. but he is very pretty

[myscarlet]

its a 1/2 gallon betta view tank.. I got the air stone in there so the water dont get staile. He isnt fully grown yet I got this tank as a getter by tank for right now.

[myscarlet]

He is a dark red with pretty blue in him.

[betta lover1507]

he is a wild type bi-color i think

[myscarlet]

Also I just assume the tank is the right temp for right now. :s I got a 10 gallon tank in my bedroom and that doesnt have a heater in it either but has a temp gauge on it and the water feels the same in Scarlets tank like it does in my 10 gallon tetras tank which reads like 76 degres.

[flyingxchanges]

Do yourself and your new fishy boy and get yourself a bigger tank (2.5 gallons is ideal), a thermometer and a heater. 76 is an okay temp, but it needs to be consistant and not drop too much at night.

Your boy will become MUCH more active in a bigger tank with warmer water. 78-80F is where I like to keep my tanks

He is beautiful!