Maroon Clown air blader problem?

[Icehockey_whino]

I have had a maroon clown fish for about 4 years. This a.m. I fed the tank as usual and about an hour later he seems to be be fighting to stay towards the bottom of the tank. He is acting eratic, there are no visible marks on him. He has been the king of the tank so there isn't anybody picking on him. He now is turning slightly sideways as he is swimming. It seems to me that he is having a problem with his air bladder. Is there any chance that he ate to fast and ingested air and that is causing his problems? All the other fish in the tank are behaving normally.

 

[xxpipedreamxx]

Check out this link. I hope it helps. Sorry to hear about the fish.

http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/fish_diseases/swim_bladder.html

 

[MarinaP]

He probably ate flakes or other food off the surface. The problem should resolve itself in 24 hours.

 

[tpdpercula]

I am also thinking possibly symptoms are from air intake during feeding but, what was the size when you aquired it 4 years ago (i.e. possible size/age).

 

[Icehockey_whino]

He was under an 1 1/2 inch... He is about double that now. By the way problem resolved, it was probably air intake. Thanks for the help