Urgent: Sudden illness?

[coolcucumber]

I moved my betta into a breeders trap which is floating in my 5gal tank, and theres alother betta swimming in the tank. im going out to get a divider today. he was fine 10mins ago, and now hes lying at the bottom of the trap, leaning on one side, and gasping for breath.What happened?

[coolcucumber]

Ohmy. Ive realized why.he almost suffocated. the lid was on the trap, and there was no way to reach the air. i've remived the lid, and he flew up to the top and took some gulps of air. hes fine.

[Lordsameth]

LMAO nice save!

[coolcucumber]

That was really scary. :o