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urgent q

Jan 23, 2009 13:34

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kittencuffs January 23 2009, 20:10:12 UTC

If he's floating until you get his attention, and then swimming normally and not fighting to get lower in the water, it wouldn't be a swim bladder issue. Swim bladder issues mean the swim bladder can't regulate buoyancy at all, so the fish is either stuck floating or stuck sinking, and has to fight to move to the opposite level.

Honestly? I think he just has gas.

franticalities January 23 2009, 21:44:01 UTC

he is having trouble getting deep into the tank. he'll swim as low as he can, and then float right up like a rubber ball :(

kittencuffs January 23 2009, 21:54:00 UTC

Oh. Well in that case, it's definitely a swim bladder issue.

Fast him for a few days and see where that gets you.

Also, if he's two years old, it could just be a sign of his age. As they get older, bettas will often have swim bladder difficulties.

franticalities January 23 2009, 22:10:57 UTC

buh, this sucks! my oldest boy will be 3 in 2 weeks and is fit as a fiddle!

kittencuffs January 23 2009, 22:15:32 UTC

Some humans live 90 years in perfect health until the day they die, others start falling apart at 40.

franticalities January 23 2009, 22:37:37 UTC

haha trust me, i know all about that! im 22 and i have a heart condition. meanwhile, my 92 yr old grandpa is healthy as ever, bikes every day!

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