Lonnng post… (Bettas)
I snipped this because I’m only replying to tbe betta portion due to not having much to offer on the other questions 
Some info on the tanks would be great - what size, are they heated/filtered, how often is the water changed… Bettas are not the speediest of fish, but not moving at all and not responding to stimuli is bad. IMO the cramped quarters they’re often seen in makes people think they just float around or lay on the bottom all day. My crowntail is in a 5 gallon hex and he’s constantly exploring all levels of the tank. Sure, he rests on plants or the substrate once in awhile - which is normal. I keep the tank at 80 degrees (77-82 or therabouts is what I’ve seen recommended so 80 hits the sweet spot) and give the tank the standard weekly 20-25% water change. Do they eat reliably? They can be picky eaters, as well (though mine isn’t and I really have to exercise restraint and not overfeed!) Rich > Two male bettas. Separate tanks. Came from the same person who did > not take care of them. NASTY water in their “tanks”. Now in good > water. When I sit at my desk (where one betta tank is) that fish > stays in the corner closest to me, apparently watching me. The other > tank is in the kitchen and has a sunken ship decorations in it to > hold down the air tubing to his bubbler. He hides up inside the ship > ALL THE TIME. Is that normal? > > Also, BOTH bettas have solid black eyes…no ring of color…and > black inside their gills…could it just be their coloration?
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