Venting swim bladder...borbonius anthias

[Aquageek450]

Hey guys, I bought a borbonius anthias a couple weeks ago and noticed it wasn’t swimming right, but just assumed it was new to the tank and would be okay. It also hides down in the rocks and only comes out to eat. When it comes out to eat I noticed it’s swim bladder seems to be inflated and he seems to be swimming with his head does and has Trouble swimming normal. Everything I’ve read online says that the fish needs to have its swim bladder vented. He does eat fine though and looks healthy otherwise.

Has anyone had this clear up on its own without venting it with a syringe? I’m nervous to vent it because I don’t want to lose the fish. Will this clear up on its own or will it eventually kill him?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Big G]

Some clear up on their own, some don't. Here's a link with a video showing the process.

Venting a Swim Bladder: Black Cap Basslet

I'm sure some of you have seen my last post in regards to my Black Cap from Divers Den arriving with a swim bladder issue. After not receiving any help from LA Divers Den except "we hope your fish gets better" i decided to look into venting the swim bladder. With the help from @Humblefish he...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Aquageek450]

Yeah, I saw that video. Just makes me nervous doing the procedure. He’s a cool fish and I would hate to kill him or make it worse.

 

[Aquageek450]

Here is a video showing how he is swimming and you can see his inflated swim bladder

 

[Vinman]

Here is a video showing how he is swimming and you can see his inflated swim bladder

Did you ever vent your fish what was the outcome