[Emmie Lou]

I just brought him home! PLEASE HELP ME!! I turned off all of his lights and everything the room he is in is totally dark. I have food for him and he was happy all the way home. It was an hour drive home but I have had bettas beofer and they have been fine! PLEASE HELP!

 

[inareverie85]

Is he gasping?

He may just be stressed from the journey. Each fish is different.

Basic questions.. Is your tank cycled? Is there any reason you'd have high ammonia/nitrites in there (i.e. death of previous fish, etc)? Have you used a conditioner for his water? Is the water heated?

 

[Tikibirds]

Important question: Did you add water conditoner before you put him in and did you accumulate him slowly to the new water??

how big is the tank?
does it have a filter?
Is there a place for him to hide?

I am thinking:

1) something is wrong with his water
2) he is new and just needs time to adjust to his new digs. Many times it takes the betta a few days or more to adjust.

Did you notice anything physically wrong, like white spots or fuzzies, ect?

If he does not improve, I would do a 100% water change, add conditioner and reintroduce him to the new water slowly. Something nasty may of gotten into his water.