Helfrichi Swimming Sideways

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Hi all,

I have had a Helfrichi Firefish in QT with a Midas Blenny for about 6 days and the Helfrichi seems to be swimming sideways and can't really "right" himself. Most of the time he is staying tight to the rear glass with his bottom fins touching the glass. He is still eating at the moment (mostly frozen) and I don't see any other signs of sickness
. Currently the QT does not have any meds, just more observation at the moment.

Any ideas/input on this would be appreciated. Thanks

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Swim bladder issue? Helfricti is from deeper water.

Also I don't think Midas blennies play nice with firefish.
 
Swim bladder issue? Helfricti is from deeper water.

Also I don't think Midas blennies play nice with firefish.

I was thinking swim bladder issue as well but not sure how to go about treating?

The Midas and firefish have been keeping their distance and not bothering each other from what I can see. But I guess I didn't do enough research on putting the two of those together
 

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