beta looks sick

Question
my beta is about 3 yrs. old, and he looks sick. i cleaned his water the other day, and now he is not as playful as he usually is and he is swimming funny. he wont eat and keeps staying at the bottom of his tank. plus when he comes up for air, he seems to just sink back to the botom. help

Answer
Hi Nicole;

He is a very old little fella. Their lifespan is 2-3 years. You've done a great job in caring for him all this time. I'm afraid he's at the end of his days now. Keep his as comfy as you can with regular water changes. He will be more prone to stress now that he is older so it is very important to make sure the temperature of the new water is the same as the old when you clean his tank. Put his tank in the warmest spot in your house. Heat will boost his immune system and make him feel better for now.

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