I poked him once

He swam away quickly, as I'd suspected. Now he seems more hesitant to come to the top of the water. Especially if I hold the needle near the bowl. Somehow I think he senses it is an attack for him and he stays away. He hasn't come up for air in the last few tries. Ah, just got him again. I'll have to wait until he stays at the top of the surface, then get him by poking him from behind where he's less likely to see the needle. So far, fish seems in good shape and is continuing to act normal. Although it seems like he hesitates a little to come up for air. Understandably so. He stays near the top but sometimes he seems hesitant to take that last leap for air. Sometimes he swims back below again. I'll let you know how this continues to play out.