Emperor angel help 911-- swim bladder issue?

[bryanr]

I have a large emperor angel. Earlier today he was thrashing around the tank as normal. Tonight after dinner I went to see the fish and he was stuck to my MP60. I moved him off and he sunk to the bottom of the tank and doesn't seem to be able to right himself. Moved him to the 90 QT I have and he will float on his side or upside down. He kicks if I remove him from water with lots of force and isn't really breathing heavily. I'm wondering if he has a swim bladder issue. No marks other than where he was stuck to the MP60. He also looks a tad bloated.

 

[HotRocks]

Typically, IME a fish stuck to a power head is on its way out. Do you QT your fish? Any other symptoms? Fish get stuck to power head for two reasons. One they just don’t have enough power to swim, two they are looking for water to flow through gills for relief and additional oxygen. If that’s the case it’s usually gill damage from a parasitic affliction.

 

[bryanr]

Yes, I QT my fish. I've had him over 2 years.

 

[bryanr]

Nothing new added in years..tank is a FOWLR so just the typical water top off and feeding. No changes in diet etc.

 

[fishguy242]

how old is fish ? sounds funny but try massaging belly from front to rear ,under water

 

[bryanr]

how old is fish ? sounds funny but try massaging belly from front to rear ,under water

Upside down or right side up? I've had him 2 years he was big when I got him....say 8-10"

 

[fishguy242]

i have done rt side up ,hoping for a bubble

 

[fishguy242]

i have only done this with shipped fish ,air in stomach,but worth a try

 

[bryanr]

Died... but ty for trying to help

 

[fishguy242]

sorry to hear