Angelfish question?
Two weeks ago I went on a 4 day trip. While I was gone my son overfed my 30 gallon tank, causing an ammonia/nitrite spike. When I got home my angelfish had bloodstreaks on her fins and was gasping at the surface my other fish were lethargic but seemed OK. I immediately did a 50% water change and vacuumed the gravel(lots of uneaten food). All the fish survived, and the Angels blood streaks went away, but she is not the same. She rarely eats, doesnt swim much and doesnt look happy. Just gasps. Very sad. My question is this: Do fish ever recover from this? Or should I euthanize her? I have been looking for info but no body ever says if the gill damage is permanent. Which I suspect it is. Any info would be appreciated. Oh, and before you ask, I do weekly water changes and test my water regularly also. This was an established tank and my ammonia is at 0, nitrites at 0 and nitrate is at 20 ppm. My PH is a steady 7.6 Thanks guys:dance2:
Two weeks ago I went on a 4 day trip. While I was gone my son overfed my 30 gallon tank, causing an ammonia/nitrite spike. When I got home my angelfish had bloodstreaks on her fins and was gasping at the surface my other fish were lethargic but seemed OK. I immediately did a 50% water change and vacuumed the gravel(lots of uneaten food). All the fish survived, and the Angels blood streaks went away, but she is not the same. She rarely eats, doesnt swim much and doesnt look happy. Just gasps. Very sad. My question is this: Do fish ever recover from this? Or should I euthanize her? I have been looking for info but no body ever says if the gill damage is permanent. Which I suspect it is. Any info would be appreciated. Oh, and before you ask, I do weekly water changes and test my water regularly also. This was an established tank and my ammonia is at 0, nitrites at 0 and nitrate is at 20 ppm. My PH is a steady 7.6 Thanks guys:dance2:
