diff --git a/minetest.conf b/minetest.conf
index a24c9290..13998e75 100644
--- a/minetest.conf
+++ b/minetest.conf
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ movement_speed_descend = 3.8
 movement_speed_jump = 6.9
 
 movement_liquid_fluidity = 0.75
-movement_liquid_sink = 40.0
+movement_liquid_sink = 28.0
 
 movement_gravity = 9.8