My betta is wiggling, not eating, and seems sick. What's wrong?

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My betta fish is wiggling when he moves and I am really concerned about it. What should I do? He also never eat since the 2nd day I got him.When I put the food in the tank, he would swim away and ignore it. What should I do? I put him in an area of 81 degrees. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | 25 days old | 1.8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The ideal water temperature for bettas is between 78 F and 80 F. Check water quality and perform a partial water change if necessary. Used aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent shock or stress. If he won't eat pellets, try soaking them in a bit of garlic juice. This can serve as an appetite stimulant as well as an immune system booster. You can also offer freeze dried (or live) bloodworms, brine shrimp or tubifex worms. The "wiggling" when he swims may be normal for him but check his fins for signs of fin rot which can make swimming more difficult.

My betta is wiggling, not eating, and seems sick. What's wrong?

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