Problem with an Angel

two possibilities come to mind.


internal bacterial infection...parasite infestation(internal)


as long as it is taking food in ans spitting it out you should try medicated food..jungle anti parasite food has a good combination of meds(metro, prazi levamisole)
this overs a wide spectrum of parasites.
common in angels recently is camillanus and capillaria..camillanus can be visible.. capillaria is visible with a microscope.
I always treat all new angels in QT for parasites..especially any wild ones.
but with the rise of interal parasites in angels recently (within the last few years) I have always taken the precaution to pre treat.

flubendazole is another effective med used.

if you can find the jungle anti parasite med get it.. I soak it in frozen blood worms(thawed) then mash it.. it is supposed to come int two sizes..if you can find the small you will be better off.
the meds are best if you can get them to eat it..or at least mouth it..even if they spit it out..the meds will be in their system.

a bath in water(usual delivery method) will work but it is really not as effective.

Any med with metro, such as Hex-A-Mit, will work. Take a small portion of frozen brine shrimp, about the size of a match head, and sprinkle a little on, make it look like a tiny powdered doughnut. Let it soak in for a few minutes, then feed.

Bloodworms tend to constipate angels, this, along with the parasites dying off could easily lead to a constipation/bloat issue. Brine shrimp contains more roughage, helping clear out the digestive tract.

I have a nice long doc on my other computer, as it is I'm on the fishroom computer. Basically you dose the water in a med tank with metronidazole at 40mg/gallon, bring the temp up to the mid 90'sF over 24 hours, remed daily with 50% water changes daily. Epsom salt helps to prevent constipation issues as well, start with 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons, increase over a few days to 3 teaspoons per 10 gallons.

I buy metro in bulk, as I breed angels in bulk. I have done this successfully many times, with everything from dime size angels to breeders.