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I have been treating my trops for Ich – I’m treating it with Rid Ich+. Prior to treating them, I did a 35% water change and began to increase the temp to 80 degrees. I have not altered their diet in ay way; I’m still feeding them the same fish flakes as before. Water parameters are all ok. Last night, when gold gourami came up to the surface to visit with me, I noticed that he swam crooked – he was swimming tilted, as if he were going to tip over. This morning, the poor thing, Goldie is his name, came up for food, but this time he spun as he swam – is this making sense? - Goldie spins as he swims. Is this Swim Bladder Disease? How can I help Goldie?

-Angel

It does sound like swim bladder desease, try a shelled pea, and some bloodworms to see if that helps, if it is fairly progressed their is nothing you can do for the fish, sorry.

Thanks kitty163!

UPDATE: Goldie has stop spinning as he swims; however, he still swims tilted. I have not noticed any change in Goldie’s eating patterns. Hopefully he can recuperate soon!