Hi everyone. I have noticed ever since I got my betta about 3 months ago, he has always had a bit of a curve in his spine. It has never been a problem until yesterday I noticed that he was at the bottom of his tank curved and struggling to swim. I immediately isolated him in a shallow container to monitor him as he seemed to be struggling to get air. He lives in a communal freshwater tank with 9 neon tetras. After doing a little research it appeared that he may have a swim bladder issue, and my sense is that it was constipation. Anyway, I tried the "pea" trick last night... i thawed out a frozen pea and fed him a tiny amount (maybe 1/6) of it which he loved. Today I noticed he pooed out a fairly large round poo, and he seems to be a bit better. Ever since he pooed, he has not gone nose down and curving like he was earlier. He is swimming fairly normally now and seems much happier (not lethargic or sad looking!) The only thing is that as he comes up for air, its like he does a little shudder and his spine twists a little... How long should I keep feeding him peas? Do i feed him a little more today and see how that goes or do I fast him for a little first? Cheers, Shell