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23 14:13:27

Question
Hi Chris my name is jenny and my beta fighting fish is dying but we don't
know why. we think he had or is having a stroke because hes only moving on
1 side and hes laying on 1 side but he can swim. i mean is that normal for
betas or is it some kind of a disease that hes having and if it is a disease
what kind of disease. write back
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jenny

Answer
Hi Jennifer;

It sounds like his swim bladder has failed. It isn't usually fatal, it just looks very bad. Here is a link to information about it, including treatment options;

http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/12/167/

I hope he feels better soon...

At Your Service;
Chris Robbins