Swim bladder surgery?

[Waters]

I received a rhomboid wrasse that from day one was not able to right itself. Swims 99% upside down, all over the place and is not eating. Shockingly colors look fantastic and appears visibly healthy other than being unable to move normally. I have tried epsom salts with no luck. First of all, I assume this is a swim bladder issue? Secondly, if it is (I don't notice any noticeable swelling) is it worth attempting the needle/swim bladder procedure? At this point I don't think there is much else I can do.....he has been like this for about a week without eating. I did buy Clove Oil for sedation/euthanasia. Any ideas?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I received a rhomboid wrasse that from day one was not able to right itself. Swims 99% upside down, all over the place and is not eating. Shockingly colors look fantastic and appears visibly healthy other than being unable to move normally. I have tried epsom salts with no luck. First of all, I assume this is a swim bladder issue? Secondly, if it is (I don't notice any noticeable swelling) is it worth attempting the needle/swim bladder procedure? At this point I don't think there is much else I can do.....he has been like this for about a week without eating. I did buy Clove Oil for sedation/euthanasia. Any ideas?

How long have you had the wrasse?
Can you post a video?

Also, have you seen this post:

Unknown Neurological Wrasse Disease (UNWD)

Unknown Neurological Wrasse disease (UNWD) There is a disease that afflicts newly acquired wrasses, usually Cirrhilabrus fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses, Pseudocheilinus, but occasionally other species as well. The gross visual symptoms are always the same; the fish shows a rapid onset of...

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[Waters]

How long have you had the wrasse?
Can you post a video?

Also, have you seen this post:

Unknown Neurological Wrasse Disease (UNWD)

Unknown Neurological Wrasse disease (UNWD) There is a disease that afflicts newly acquired wrasses, usually Cirrhilabrus fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses, Pseudocheilinus, but occasionally other species as well. The gross visual symptoms are always the same; the fish shows a rapid onset of...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks for the reply Jay. I had not seen that, but it sure sounds awfully similar....right down to the bent body. Here is a video if you can make it out with the blue lighting.......

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Thanks for the reply Jay. I had not seen that, but it sure sounds awfully similar....right down to the bent body. Here is a video if you can make it out with the blue lighting.......

Sorry - that does look like UNWD

 

[Waters]

Sorry - that does look like UNWD

Thanks for the confirmation Jay.