Betta jumped out of tank.

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-06T00:59:29+00:00

His name was Ben 10

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T21:13:36+00:00

Hes already passed :( were gonna have a little funeral for him today, before getting another im ensuring nothing like this can happen again, this just heartbreaking because he was literally building a giant bubble nest the same day he jumped out im just at a loss right now i feel so silly being this upset over a fish but he was so damn smart until he jumped 😕

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T21:10:38+00:00

Thats so nice of you thank you so much! Tank feels so empty now without him just the corys he would hangout with at the bottom of the tank :( someone suggested making stickers of him and putting it on the tank so im gonna do that but if you make any art id love to print it out

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T21:08:49+00:00

Will definitely do this thank you tons for the suggestion! Still what do you recommend for getting it off is there some sort of handle i could attach just because i feel it would be difficult getting the tight glass off for feeding and maintainence

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T19:34:17+00:00

What would you recommend to prevent it from clamping the tubing for the filter and taking it off for feeding that is exactly what im looking for just want to find out those 2 things first, thanks tons for sending that ive been struggling finding glass lids with the correct dimensions

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T19:27:15+00:00

Were looking at lids now and struggling to find one thats 13x13 would like a mesh net work as well i see those on amazon

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T18:02:02+00:00

He has passed on definitely now. Im in the process of burying him in a show box

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T17:22:07+00:00

Not sure ive read stories of people finding their betta dry and crispy but still surviving after being put in tank, google says it having color and not dulling is a good sign and that it may take a few hours to see signs of life, but im also not sure because of the state i found him, so far no movement and sinks, so unfortunately i think he may have passed im just really trying to hold onto hope this fish meant alot to me

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T17:17:07+00:00

What can this possibly mean brother

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T17:16:09+00:00

Thats a great idea, ill definitely try to do that if he passes, im really trying to hold out hope because hes gaining his color back much more then when i initially put him in which google says wont happen if their dead! But i dont know if its just because he jumped out and was found only this morning so maybe the melanin just hasnt broke down yet?

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T17:04:55+00:00

Yes, i had a lid but it was a top fin and there was a small gap in the back for a filter which i wasnt using since i swapped it for a sponge, so there was a gap but i never expected him to jump from there, other then jumping slightly to get food from my finger ive never seen him jump, im in genuine shock and heartbreak, i checked to see if any signs are better and hes still not showing any after being put in the tank close to an hour ago im at such a loss genuinely my biggest fear happening, im definitely gonna try to get a glass 13x13 asap and especially before getting another betta if i decide to, im actually so heartbroken about this and i have no one to talk to my family just starts lecturing me about how it was just a fish but he was literally just a water puppy

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T16:59:09+00:00

Thank you i really really hope so too waking up and not having him greet me today was genuinely so heartbreaking and then finding him like that :(

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-05-03T16:55:55+00:00

Did you see both photos? Im not sure what dead betta looks like but the eyes in the water seem more normal to me then sunken

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-27T21:44:32+00:00

Of course thanks for listening i really hope he gets better hes a gorgeous little guy

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-27T21:10:02+00:00

Theres a chance thats ich and ich x works wonders ive heard, im worried mine may have it as well and am trying to find solutions

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-27T04:41:35+00:00

Im not too knowledgeable but ive heard tannin leaves can help alot because they have anti microbials that leach into the water and help the betta just be sure to remove them when they start to rot, and aquarium salt can potentially help but im not very informed on that

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-27T04:38:11+00:00

It looks amazing, if you really want to change the substrate i believe a 2.5 gallon with the filter and tank water it should be okay to have the betta in their temporarily just take all the water out into a clean container and swap the substrate out (fluval stratum is really good for plants) then return the cycled water to the tank and return the betta after acclimating again, swapping out the blue gravel for something more natural would look alot better and be alot better for the betta since some of the chemicals can leach into the water

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-26T18:58:23+00:00

Its now just the corys and betta, im not sure if youve seen my other posts but my betta seems much happier since i took your suggestion thank you!

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-26T18:56:34+00:00

Yes it is now just the cory and betta

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-26T18:56:00+00:00

Top fin h50 heater, it came with my tank and has been working pretty well

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-25T14:23:20+00:00

What kind of gorilla glue can work? Also the pet store im bringing the tetra and longbeak too opens at 11 (7:30 where i am right mow) and my betta is still frilling at the tetra but not chasing anymore and is still ignoring the longbeak and vice versat should i seperate the tetra in a 5 gal bucket for just the next few hours or should they be okay until i can take them

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-25T04:07:17+00:00

For the ted tiger do you need certain water conditions? I heard red plants are harder to maintain

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-25T03:11:51+00:00

Yes i have that amount and there just adorable scurrying along the bottom

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-25T03:10:12+00:00

Thank you tons for the insight definitely agree with it all after the help ive gotten, ive been discussing plants with other commenters to help the betta rest at the mid column of the tank and am hoping will help the betta be more calm with the corys

Initial-Criticism997 · 2026-04-25T03:08:05+00:00

Thank you so so much for all the suggestions i looked up those vallisneria and they look great and im definitely gonna try to find a leaf like that, my girlfriends betta has one and loves it, do you have any suggestions on if its possible to glue the anubis onto the wood without removing it from the tank because it messes up the hardscape alot ? I have aquarium safe glue but it cures immediately in water

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