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Is my Betta old or sick?

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Posted by: Minno at Sat Apr 5 17:59:23 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Minno ]  
   

Dear fish experts-



My male Betta has been a bit slow over the last few weeks. I also noticed that he swims in a slight slant at times. He then will not be perfectly belly down, but rather have one eye closer to the surface than the other. Other times he is perfectly up-right.



He is also not exploring the tank much anymore. He usually sits on top of the heater which I first interpreted as avoiding the current of the filter. He is still very hungry, comes quickly to the front of the tank when it's feeding time, and eats whatever I give him.



Today, at water change, I noticed it especially. He will not even leave my hand when I surround him with my fingers. He still eats with a great appetite, though.



A month ago, he had his first anniversary with us. I know they can live up to two years. I have no idea how old he was when we bought him. How long do they live on average?



The female is the same old perky little fish. We have had her for 7 months.



Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Carolina


   

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