Do Betta Fish Sleep? How Often?

Do betta fish sleep? Fish, like all living things, need sleep to survive. Betta fish usually sleep during the night, but also take small naps during the day.

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Do Betta Fish Close Their Eyes?

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Sleep Patterns of a Betta Fish

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Movement slows down during sleep, but their position should not change drastically. Your betta fish should flick their gills or tail when they sleep to keep the oxygen flowing through their body.

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Betta fish naturally live in a tropical environment. Be sure to add a thermometer to your aquarium so you can monitor the water temperature constantly..

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