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	Something wrong with my betta :(
The Trooper Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 88 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Mar-2004	I've had him for a long time now (over a year), and he had no problems, but since today he's lying on the side as if he's dead. it's like he can't control it, something makes him flip to his side.<br><br>I put a mirror infront of him, and then he acts normal - he flares and swim from side to side, but then he stops again, flips on the side and stays at the same place, only his eyes are moving <img src='/images/forums/frown.gif' border=0><br><br>does it sounds familiar to anybody? can I do anything about it?<br><br>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Reegs Hobbyist Posts: 84 Kudos: 49 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	I think he's just old. check your water but i think he's just getting on in age. It could be his swim bladder? so again check you water. Last edited by reegs at 23-May-2005 01:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Oh dear trooper, I dunno, but it sounds like he is getting on in years. I've just lost my old man, and the behaviour sounds very similar. He was around for months after he started that carryon though, so don't give up just yet. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48


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