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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Sick angel
I have a angelfish that is not well, it is listless/lethargic, not eating, breathing heavy, white poo. What is going on?
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March 13th, 2008
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Moderator
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Hello Heidi
Sorry to hear your Angel is not doing well. Can you tell us when was your last water change? Any water test results available? How long you have had it in your tank? We will do what we can to try and help you out.
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Hi Kate,
I did a water change yesterday, 25%. ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 20, ph 8.0
I have had that angel in the tank for about 3 weeks, it was doing well, then just the other day, the angel stopped eating. I did have a nitrite problem, but it is ok now. But the fish got sick after I fixed the nitrites. Could this be a delayed reaction? The other fish in the tank are fine.
Any help would be appreciated, Thank you
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March 13th, 2008
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Hi Heidi
thanks.. Its possible that it is a delayed reaction to the higher NitrItes. But the 'white poo" can be a sign of internal parasites. I dont want to jump to conclusions on this one, as my fish have never had that and I have no experience with meds for it. But I do know that the symptoms are not good and that white poo can be an indicator of something wrong.
I hope that CoBettaCouple will read this, as he is pretty good about symptoms and medications needed as is others here in the forum.
Im going to do some research on this now...
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Thanks!
I will check back later. I have to go to class now.
Thanks again.
Heidi
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March 13th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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Do you see any white strings around his gill plates? I think kate has it & it's internal parasites. I'd get him on parasite clear after doing a 25% water change.. and if you can get vita-chem to add to the tank, that would help.
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March 13th, 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by COBettaCouple
I think kate has it & it's internal parasites.
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Let me clear the record... I do NOT have internal parasites.. 
 j/k sorry Dave.. it struck me so funny lol...  ( I know what you meant) lol.... 
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Thanks for the help, I will try that.
I do not see any strings around the gills.
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March 13th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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You might also want to feed him just thawed, frozen bloodworms when he starts eating. The protein will be good for him. You could try soaking them in minced garlic juice to increase your angel's desire to eat.
Oh.. I'm glad you got that cleared out at last, Kate. 
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Originally Posted by capekate
Let me clear the record... I do NOT have internal parasites..
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Master
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I was wondering cobettacouple, can you feed angels bloodworms when they arent sick?? just for the protein?..
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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i keep both frozen bloodworms and brineshrimp for them. a varied diet is good for them... so they also get flakes, cucumber, zucchini, algae wafers, even tubifex worms... but not all at once, and not much at once... flakes are their 'staple' tho.
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March 13th, 2008
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shawnie
my angels love it when I feed them bloodworms. Its part of their diet. I just dont feed it to them everyday.
Dave: your such a brat! lol.....  
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March 14th, 2008
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Fish Master
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I got some bloodworm and brine shrimp today... I think I actually saw them  teeth n all after i fed them LOL |
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Just an update.
I woke up this morning to find the angel dead.
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March 15th, 2008
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Ohhh nooo Heidi
I am so sorry you lost your angel fish.
~ kate |
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Sorry  |
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March 17th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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 We're sorry you lost your angel. Unfortunately, they can often go pretty quick when they get sick. |
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