Poking fish with needles ???

[patoloco]

I was yesterday looking in fishyfarmacy, and found this quote

"Whenever you suspect a swim bladder problem, do not poke the fish with a pin or needle!"

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

Has anybody donehis... has anybody EVER considered doing this? To the most exprienced users, was this a recommended method in the past?

I was just shocked when I read that. Looks like a April Fool prak to me.

 

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

Some people have attempted to "aspirate" swim bladders with needles.... I wouldnt recommend it.