diff --git a/minetest.conf b/minetest.conf
index bdb78eaa..f7042f5a 100644
--- a/minetest.conf
+++ b/minetest.conf
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ movement_speed_climb = 2.35
 
 movement_liquid_fluidity = 1.13
 movement_liquid_fluidity_smooth = 0.5
-movement_liquid_sink = 31
+movement_liquid_sink = 23
 
 movement_gravity = 10.4