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My betta fish is scared and won't eat. What can I do to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male

My betta fish isn't eating and he seems really scared. What should I do?

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Answered By Isabelle Roese, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 11th, 2017

Lower the light, limit trafffic in front of aquarium, check water quality and adjust as needed. Give a safe structure for Salsa to hide if he needs security. If you have to do a water change, make it progressively not drastically. We do not want to stress him furthermore. Hope salsa feels better. Cool name for a beta.

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