I have a double tailed betta fish named Greyjoy. I did my first water change today. Before I did the water change, I had a temporary teacup as a hiding spot and a java fern and anacharis plants in his tank. He seemed to be doing very well.
I replaced the teacup with a new cave hiding spot that I bought from Petco. I put water conditioner into the water. I put the java fern and anacharis back in his tank.
After putting him back in his tank, I noticed he started acting strange and rubbing himself on the plants and on the substrate; sometimes he rubs very intensely against the substrate.
He has never done this before and I'm afraid there's something in the water that's bothering him. He seems to really enjoy his new cave and I did rinse it really well under warm water but can that be the reason why he's itchy?
Side notes:
He has been eating his pellets normally and pooping regularly.
I also tested the water and everything's at an appropriate level.
I replaced the teacup with a new cave hiding spot that I bought from Petco. I put water conditioner into the water. I put the java fern and anacharis back in his tank.
After putting him back in his tank, I noticed he started acting strange and rubbing himself on the plants and on the substrate; sometimes he rubs very intensely against the substrate.
He has never done this before and I'm afraid there's something in the water that's bothering him. He seems to really enjoy his new cave and I did rinse it really well under warm water but can that be the reason why he's itchy?
Side notes:
He has been eating his pellets normally and pooping regularly.
I also tested the water and everything's at an appropriate level.