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Einstein the fish's inflatable fins Einstein the fish gets inflatable fins
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A pet owner in Blackpool was so upset that his fish couldn't swim anymore that he made it a mini life jacket.A pet owner in Blackpool was so upset that his fish couldn't swim anymore that he made it a mini life jacket.
The tiny Fantail fish lost the ability to swim after developing a bladder infection.The tiny Fantail fish lost the ability to swim after developing a bladder infection.
It made the fish turn upside down and sink to the bottom of his tank.It made the fish turn upside down and sink to the bottom of his tank.
So owner Leighton Naylor made him a small 'floating frame' from recycled tubing, which fits perfectly over the fish's two-inch long body.So owner Leighton Naylor made him a small 'floating frame' from recycled tubing, which fits perfectly over the fish's two-inch long body.
And after a few adjustments the four-year-old pet - named Einstein after his ability to learn tricks - is now back swimming happily And after a few adjustments the four-year-old pet - named Einstein after his ability to learn tricks - is now back swimming happily.
Leighton said: "It broke my heart to see him so helpless. He looked so sad.Leighton said: "It broke my heart to see him so helpless. He looked so sad.
"I wanted to build something that would allow Einstein to move his fins a little bit and be comfortable at the same time."I wanted to build something that would allow Einstein to move his fins a little bit and be comfortable at the same time.
"People have said I'm crazy but every animal is a valued family member and I do my best to help every one of them.""People have said I'm crazy but every animal is a valued family member and I do my best to help every one of them."