Pleco help- on his back?

[ken0042]

I guess what I was looking for was more of an explanation or reason. Myself; I can't see how a dead fish in the river would do any harm; as the river's ecosystem is designed to break down dead fish. To me it would be like doing a burial at sea.

I think cremation is out; I'm not about to go spend $80 to have him cremated.