Why is my betta so lazy?

[TheWhiteOpalReiichi]

I have my betta in a 20 gallon long tank with some other fish. My beta is probably the calmest beta I have ever seen in my life. He has never once attacked any other fish in the tank and when he is swimming around he is usually just finding a place to lay down. I think it may be because his fins are so long and It might be hard for him to swim around but I just want to know your guises opinions. My tank is at 78° and it is a very heavily planted tank (in my opinion). there are three cherry barbs, and two cardinal tetras (i’m planning on getting 4 more this week, i started with two to see how my betta and the barbs would react) he is also very afraid of me for some reason which I am not used to because my last beta was very friendly. I feed him freeze dried brine shrimp.

 

[DebClem]

Some bettas are like old hound dogs and just lay around. Have you got betta toys to help stimulate him? Also has he got room to swim the length of the tank it kinda looks crowded with green. Invest in a good quality of betta food and use the shrimp for a afternoon snack. Give your pretty boy some time to get to know you some never do friend up but keep trying.

 

[Skrabbitskrabbit]

Nice fish and fish tank! Sounds like you got a pretty easygoing betta so I would not worry that he’s lazy. Looks healthy and happy in the photos!