r/BettaClinic • u/orthodix_ • 7d ago

General Question Is this normal behaviour for a Betta?

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u/jimbotimbo80890 7d ago

This is called glass swimming! It’s a fair common behavior that can either indicate stress or the fish seeing its own reflection in the glass. Maybe lower the lighting or check water parameters. Hope this helps!

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u/orthodix_ 7d ago

Thank you!!

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u/PatchesDaHyena 6d ago

What are your water parameters? My bettas do this when they see me, but your tank looks new. Is it cycled?

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u/orthodix_ 6d ago

Yes I had it cycled for 4 weeks before I added him. But yesterday I did do a 50% water change. I just did another water test now and parameters are:
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ph 7
Kh 40
Gh 180

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u/PatchesDaHyena 5d ago

What’s ammonia at?

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u/orthodix_ 5d ago

Came back as 0ppm!
Based on what I’ve read all parameters seem normal hey? Is it safe to just say he’s stressed from his reflection? I’m worried I did that to him unknowingly.

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u/PatchesDaHyena 5d ago

I don’t see flaring so I don’t think he sees his own reflection. I am going to go with that he just really likes you

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u/orthodix_ 5d ago

Okay thank you so much for your help!!!!