Possible swim bladder disease in tomato clown

[TammyB]

I have a tomato clean that is over 15 yrs old. About 3 wks ago he started swimming head down but was still eating & would seem to improve periodically. For the last 3 days it has been floating @ the top of the tank in a C curl. Will not eat. Water parameters are good. I am concerned this is age related. Not sure what to do. Any advise appreciated!

 

[TammyB]

I have a tomato clown that is over 15 yrs old. About 3 wks ago he started swimming head down but was still eating & would seem to improve periodically. For the last 3 days it has been floating @ the top of the tank in a C curl. Will not eat. Water parameters are good. I am concerned this is age related. Not sure what to do. Any advise appreciated!

 

[vetteguy53081]

May be bladder but fish spinning in swim mode not good and if bladder will be up to the fish to reduce sir on its own

 

[W31Olds]

Agree with Vette that's it's maybe a swim bladder problem. I might also consider an Injury or some neurological issue

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

The swelling seems low down and on one side, more likely it is some gas trapped in its gut than a true swim bladder issue. Internal issues like this are tough to treat.

You might need to consider euthanasia:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-euthanasia.979258/