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djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	I've had my betta Geezer for about 2 and 1/2 years now. I just recently moved him out of his 2.5 gallon tank to make room for some neons that were being q-tined. He is now living in a 2 liter pepsi bottle. Recently he has taken to the habit of floating vertically with his head pointed up. I've noticed that he is breathing slowly. I'll move the bottle and he will perk up again. I've also noticed that his color has changed. While his tail used to be red and green, it is now a rusty purple color.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
starsarentout Hobbyist Posts: 120 Kudos: 26 Votes: 4 Registered: 26-Aug-2003	yeah that happened to my mums betta, wasnt in a 2 liter pepsi bottle...but yeah thats how it passed on
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Is there anything I can do to help? I heard salt works
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
starsarentout Hobbyist Posts: 120 Kudos: 26 Votes: 4 Registered: 26-Aug-2003	im not really sure my ma didnt do anything cause she is kinda careless when it comes to fish. I heard salt works for some types of fish and some diseases they get. not sure how it would affect the beta though and if it's dying cause of old age well, you will just have to let him pass on
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Nevermind, Geezer has left the building....
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
starsarentout Hobbyist Posts: 120 Kudos: 26 Votes: 4 Registered: 26-Aug-2003	oh no!! im so sorry for your loss
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	Sorry for your loss. I sometimes think that with the older bettas it is best not to stress them out by making changes in their living conditions, but sometimes that can't be helped.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	I'm sorry dj for your loss...as leslie said, the older the bettas, and any older fish, it is best to leave them where they are most comfortable if possible sorry about your loss:#(heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17


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