My 2 + year old angel is swimming loops. I first noticed that the membrane around the eyes looked swollen, not the eye ball, but around it. Then he started the loops. Water parameters are normal, 150g planted tank. What can I do? I hate to loose my big guy ; ( otherwise he appears normal. Help please! I have pulled him into quarantine.
angle doing loop d loops - help!?!
- Thread starter rhinotam0405
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What exactly do you mean by "normal?" If you're asking for help, specific values on the measurables is better than an adjective. Have there been any changes in the tank? Equipment all properly functioning?
Sorry- yes I should have put specifics. Ph 8 ( normal for my tank and South Texas) , ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 10 ppm, we have well water, all equipment is functioning. All other fish including the angels, Cardinal tetras, are doing fine. Just him. No changes in the tank.
What's he been eating? Have any aerosols been used in the vicinity of the tank? Tank temp? What exactly are the other fish, and how many?
Basically, all I'm doing is trying to grab information for one of the smart folks to diagnose for you.
Basically, all I'm doing is trying to grab information for one of the smart folks to diagnose for you.
Angels?? how many .. are any pairing up??
what is the stocking in the tank?
I'm leaning towards injury..
what is the stocking in the tank?
I'm leaning towards injury..
I have 4 angels in the tank, the other 3 are half his size, I haven't added any fish to the tank in over 8 months. Have the4 Angels, 8 Congo tetras, about 25cardinals, and a cleaning crew 8 corydoras, 6-7 ocats, amano shrimp, nirite snails and a12 yr old clown pleco. Planted with a thick forest of giant jungle val, misc crypts, anubias & red sword. No co2. Low tech tank. Temp is maintained at 79, with external in line heaters. I do not see any injuries on him, he's the big boy in the tank.
They eat pellets & flakes then frozen (brine & blood worms)every other day. So aerosols, but shouldnt be a problem w/ glass top and wood canopy.
Pretty accurate. I would try a broad spectrum antibiotic. This sounds like bacterial more than anything. Since you have well-water, it is possible that the water has picked up something in the way of a bacteria, especially if it has rained recently. Even if it hasn't, I would look to the same possible issue. If it rests on the bottom after doing the loops, it may already be too late. A qt tank like you mentioned is a very good move. Follow all directions to the letter. Don't try to add more or take short-cuts as you will never know the original cause.
