Sick Angel?

StarGazer_1 · 04/21/2009, 11:06 PM

This just showed up
Had him 2 weeks
Looks like an ulcer or sore
Eats great!!!!
Otherwise good
i have hammer and frogspawn.
Any ideas?

Water Params

PH 8.2
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5
Calcium 400
Phosphate 0
Temp 78

Russ750 · 04/21/2009, 11:24 PM

tough to tell from the pic, although it's likely I wouldn't be much help on a diagnosis anyway.

The one thing I can recommend is a cleaner shrimp, if you don't already have one. I had a blood shrimp that was constantly cleaning (and sometimes even riding!!) my flame angel. Unfortunately, I lost it about two months ago. Since then, I often see spots/marks/discolorations on the angel, which I never noticed before. In my case, these are all very minor, barely noticeable, and have not yet caused much concern, but another cleaner shrimp will be my next purchase.

I know this won't ID or cure what may be wrong with your fish, but I have no doubt they are great for prevention, and aid in healing. I hope you get your answer, and your fish is well soon.

StarGazer_1 · 04/21/2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Russ750
tough to tell from the pic, although it's likely I wouldn't be much help on a diagnosis anyway.

The one thing I can recommend is a cleaner shrimp, if you don't already have one. I had a blood shrimp that was constantly cleaning (and sometimes even riding!!) my flame angel. Unfortunately, I lost it about two months ago. Since then, I often see spots/marks/discolorations on the angel, which I never noticed before. In my case, these are all very minor, barely noticeable, and have not yet caused much concern, but another cleaner shrimp will be my next purchase.

I know this won't ID or cure what may be wrong with your fish, but I have no doubt they are great for prevention, and aid in healing. I hope you get your answer, and your fish is well soon.

I have 2 blood shrimp, but they dont do much cleaning
Will investigate cleaners

StarGazer_1 · 04/21/2009, 11:38 PM

any other ideas out there like meds?
dont tell me to catch him it was all i could do to get a pic!!!!!

StarGazer_1 · 04/22/2009, 12:15 AM

may he have been nailed by a coral?
what do i do for that?

04/21/2009, 11:06 PM	#1
StarGazer_1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Strathroy, ontario, Canada Posts: 230	Sick Angel? This just showed up Had him 2 weeks Looks like an ulcer or sore Eats great!!!! Otherwise good i have hammer and frogspawn. Any ideas? Water Params PH 8.2 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 5 Calcium 400 Phosphate 0 Temp 78 __________________ 55 Gal Reef 20 Gal Guppy tank I didn't take them from the sea, but I didn't put them back either. Gettin zoo'd with my zoos!! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, 20G Guppy, and a 35 Gal carp pond in the back yard for the wife.

04/21/2009, 11:24 PM	#2
Russ750 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plant City, FL Posts: 303	tough to tell from the pic, although it's likely I wouldn't be much help on a diagnosis anyway. The one thing I can recommend is a cleaner shrimp, if you don't already have one. I had a blood shrimp that was constantly cleaning (and sometimes even riding!!) my flame angel. Unfortunately, I lost it about two months ago. Since then, I often see spots/marks/discolorations on the angel, which I never noticed before. In my case, these are all very minor, barely noticeable, and have not yet caused much concern, but another cleaner shrimp will be my next purchase. I know this won't ID or cure what may be wrong with your fish, but I have no doubt they are great for prevention, and aid in healing. I hope you get your answer, and your fish is well soon. __________________ -Russ

04/21/2009, 11:38 PM	#4
StarGazer_1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Strathroy, ontario, Canada Posts: 230	any other ideas out there like meds? dont tell me to catch him it was all i could do to get a pic!!!!! __________________ 55 Gal Reef 20 Gal Guppy tank I didn't take them from the sea, but I didn't put them back either. Gettin zoo'd with my zoos!! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, 20G Guppy, and a 35 Gal carp pond in the back yard for the wife.

04/22/2009, 12:15 AM	#5
StarGazer_1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Strathroy, ontario, Canada Posts: 230	may he have been nailed by a coral? what do i do for that? __________________ 55 Gal Reef 20 Gal Guppy tank I didn't take them from the sea, but I didn't put them back either. Gettin zoo'd with my zoos!! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, 20G Guppy, and a 35 Gal carp pond in the back yard for the wife.