Clownfish Swimming On Top

[mackeycad]

Have a Clownfish that is swimming near the top of the aquarium on its side. It doesn’t appear to be hurt or in distress but seems like it can’t swim downwards. It is still eating and all water parameters are normal, no other fish. Any ideas on what is wrong and how to help it?

 

[diana a]

Possible swimmer bladder

 

[diana a]

So how is the clownfish?

 

[mackeycad]

Tried several methods to help this fish but without prevailing. It still swims around, just on top, and acts normal without showing signs of distress. Others have had similar issues and the fish continued on living but it can’t be returned to the tank. Might get a new tank for it or offer it to somebody that may be able to help it more, still thinking about it.

 

[amado]

This happens to goldfish and koi fish. You feed them crushed peas and they get better.
It’s swim badder

 

[mackeycad]

Fed it plenty of peas, still no change.

 

[amado]

Hey
it’s not instant. Keep feeding it peas and pellets and let’s see what happens in few days.

 

[mackeycad]

Been feeding it them for weeks and bought better pellets to try and help, no change.