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I have a male beta, seems as though he can't bring his
head down below the water line. He splashes around, swims
no problem, then when he stops his head is poking outta
the water, and his body is straight up and down. Have had
him about 8 months in a 30 gal tank with mollies and
platties...

Thanks in advance

Ebin
Aimee /blockquote>

Sounds like a swim bladder issue, which they often get because of constipation.
I would treat for that-- by feeding baby food peas from a toothpick (cut down
or stop regular food if he goes for the peas), if he doesn't like the peas, I would
reduce feeding. I'd hate for you to remove him from the tank to do an e...See More
Apr 1, 2007
Ebin /blockquote>

Seems as though no matter how hard he tries he can't get his
head under thr water. His lips are ALWAYS poking outta the
water.

Ebin

On 4/01/07, Aimee wrote:
> Sounds like a swim bladder issue, which they often get
because of constipation.
> I would treat for that-- by feeding baby...See More
Apr 2, 2007


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