AboutAlex Kline Expertise I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them.
I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.
Experience I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, jack dempseys, betta, african butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.
Organizations I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)
Publications WWFA
Education/Credentials I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.
Past/Present Clients I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.
Expert: Alex Kline Date: 4/26/2007 Subject: betta's light sensitivity
Question Hi,
My Betta (Gatsby) is about a year and a half old. Recently he started getting very very sensitive towards light. Whenever I turn the light off in my room to go to sleep he starts swimming in circles really fast, swimming into the wall of the tank and shaking. Then he'll be upside for a while or lay on the bottom of the tank, struggling to get up. After a while he is fine. What can I do to stop this from happening? I hate watching him go crazy!!! I'm always scared he is doing to die.
Answer Well hes probably nearing the end of his life as fish act strange the closer they are to death. Try moving to a bigger tank as he will have less of a chance of hitting the tank and calm down faster. Also put some plants in with the tank and some some BIO coat in the tank.
