My new betta fish isn't eating, hiding, and bumping tank walls. Why?

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I recently bought a betta fish probably five days ago and he hasn't eaten he seems to want to hide out in the corners of his tank and tries to swim into them once he has hit them head first. I don't know what to do. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | 0.1 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Check the water chemistry and quality. Use a home test kit or submit a water sample for testing. Elevations in ammonia or nitrites can be toxic to fish. Perform a partial water change, if indicated, until ammonia and nitrites are at 0 ppm and nitrates are at 20 ppm or less. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Bettas are tropical fish and do best between 78 F and 80 F. Low water temps can also affect appetite and activity. Provide plenty of cover for him to hide in and around.

My new betta fish isn't eating, hiding, and bumping tank walls. Why?

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