Why won’t my fish use the ornaments?

I got a betta fish on Thursday and he dosent use the ornaments I got for him. I have a log and a pineapple house. Sometimes he goes through the pineapple house, but he never uses the log. He has only gone through the pineapple a few times and he just hides behind the filter whenever he does hide but most of the time he just swims around near the top. He seems pretty happy too. Does anyone know why this is?

 

Because hes a fish. Lol. Some use ornamemts others don't.

 

Swimming at the top most of the time is a bit concerning considering your profile says you aren't aware of the nitrogen cycle. Read up on that and test your water, if your tank isn't cycled (which I suspect it isn't) look into fish-in cycling.

As for your actual question- he's still very new and is adjusting to his new surroundings. In my experience fish don't really use decor- they're called decorations after all. I've noticed that my own fish tend to prefer to hide among plants rather than actual hides and caves- especially my betta. Some fish such as eels do like caves because that's where they spend their time naturally.

I have a floating log for my own betta and he only really used it when I used the top opening as a feeding hole. After that he would sometimes rest inside of it. Mine actually sunk for some reason and now it's basically just a house for my snails.

 

Because hes a fish. Lol. Some use ornamemts others don't.

Swimming at the top most of the time is a bit concerning considering your profile says you aren't aware of the nitrogen cycle. Read up on that and test your water, if your tank isn't cycled (which I suspect it isn't) look into fish-in cycling.

As for your actual question- he's still very new and is adjusting to his new surroundings. In my experience fish don't really use decor- they're called decorations after all. I've noticed that my own fish tend to prefer to hide among plants rather than actual hides and caves- especially my betta. Some fish such as eels do like caves because that's where they spend their time naturally.

I have a floating log for my own betta and he only really used it when I used the top opening as a feeding hole. After that he would sometimes rest inside of it. Mine actually sunk for some reason and now it's basically just a house for my snails.

so I didn’t mean to put no for the nitrogen cycle (how do I change that?) and my tank is cycled do you know why he is swimming at the top?

 

so I didn’t mean to put no for the nitrogen cycle (how do I change that?) and my tank is cycled do you know why he is swimming at the top?

It’s actually perfectly normal. Some bettas just don’t like swimming lower. A few of mine tend to swim around near the surface while others explore the lower levels. They all have their preferences.
The only reason for concern would be if he was lethargic or having trouble swimming. As long as he’s active and swims normally you’re good.

 

so I didn’t mean to put no for the nitrogen cycle (how do I change that?) and my tank is cycled do you know why he is swimming at the top?

As mentioned he could just be adjusting still. I know my own betta took about a week before he felt fully comfortable in his home. He likely will spend a decent amount of time near the surface because of his need to breathe actual air though. If he stays at the top all the time for more than say a few weeks I may be a bit concerned that he might possibly have issues with his swim bladder. However if your tank is cycled he should be ok.

Oh also to change your aquarium details go here

 

It’s actually perfectly normal. Some bettas just don’t like swimming lower. A few of mine tend to swim around near the surface while others explore the lower levels. They all have their preferences.
The only reason for concern would be if he was lethargic or having trouble swimming. As long as he’s active and swims normally you’re good.

Thankyou I got kind of worried my fish does swim to the bottom sometimes but he is sometimes lazy but most the time he is swimming around

As mentioned he could just be adjusting still. I know my own betta took about a week before he felt fully comfortable in his home. He likely will spend a decent amount of time near the surface because of his need to breathe actual air though. If he stays at the top all the time for more than say a few weeks I may be a bit concerned that he might possibly have issues with his swim bladder. However if your tank is cycled he should be ok.

Thankyou

 

A lot of fish just won't use them. And it would be more efficient to post your questions on your advice thread you have already, or the thread about your decorations. It is easier to keep track of this way.

 

A lot of fish just won't use them. And it would be more efficient to post your questions on your advice thread you have already, or the thread about your decorations. It is easier to keep track of this way.

Oh okay I didn’t know I could do that thank you!

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A lot of fish just won't use them. And it would be more efficient to post your questions on your advice thread you have already, or the thread about your decorations. It is easier to keep track of this way.

i am sorry to bother you I have been trying to figure it out how to add a question to an existing thread I am new to this app could you please tell me how to do it?

 

i am sorry to bother you I have been trying to figure it out how to add a question to an existing thread I am new to this app could you please tell me how to do it?

You just reply to the thread the same way you posted this message. Personally I use desktop because I think it looks better, but you should use what suits you.

 

You just reply to the thread the same way you posted this message. Personally I use desktop because I think it looks better, but you should use what suits you.

Oh okay thankyou so much

 

In the wild there are rocks, logs and plants. I dont think the pineapple housing market has caught on yet. lol

 

In the wild there are rocks, logs and plants. I dont think the pineapple housing market has caught on yet. lol

Yes I understand that but I have a log. But I think that it’s because he’s still getting used to his new home.

 

Does any of you know what kind of lights make fish glow? I have a glofish from PetSmart.

 

In the wild there are rocks, logs and plants. I dont think the pineapple housing market has caught on yet. lol

You know who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

 

You know who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

Absorbant and yellow and porous you see

Absorbant and yellow and porous you see

Is he*

 

Yes I understand that but I have a log. But I think that it’s because he’s still getting used to his new home.

It doesn't matter if he uses it or not. It's unnatural, anyway, as they prefer hiding in dense vegetation, not a hole in a log.

 

It doesn't matter if he uses it or not. It's unnatural, anyway, as they prefer hiding in dense vegetation, not a hole in a log.

Yes that makes sense I am getting plants for him very soon!

 

Can someone please tell me what the symptoms of fin rot are?

 

Can someone please tell me what the symptoms of fin rot are?

Fins start to deteriorate, like thinning hair, scales become discolored, fish becomes lethargic and will not eat or eat very little and will generally look like they are miserable.

 

If your fish has those symptoms, it's very possible that he has gotten ripped fins from the log or the plants. They might be too sharp.

 

Fins start to deteriorate, like thinning hair, scales become discolored, fish becomes lethargic and will not eat or eat very little and will generally look like they are miserable.

My fish has really bad Fin Rot, yet he hasn't stopped eating at all. I don't think that is a symptom. But yes, the fins deteriorating and fuzzy-like stuff on the end are symptoms. This is what it looks like:


Do you have any pictures?

 

That's too bad, when was the last time you changed the water?
From what I understand Betts do not need aeration but bubbles and some extra oxygen never hurts. Do you have any air stones in the tank?
He he all by himself or maybe another fish is causing him stress?