mojoman101

my angel has been lethargic for weeks. resting on the bottom. i dont know what to do. i have added a little salt to environment ( 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons) have reduced light time. have cleaned tank replaced filter, replaced 50% water. help me please. she is fighting strong she wants to live. thank you mojo.

sirdarksol

Keep doing water changes. As long as they're done right, they can't hurt her and are almost guaranteed to help.
Do you know what your tank's ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are?

Also, do you know what your tap water's hardness normally is? From what I have read/heard, the only reason to add salt is to ease osmotic stress that comes from a typically hardwater fish (which would have a higher concentration of salt and other minerals in its cells) being in soft water. Angels appear to be pretty soft water fish, so unless you're using pure rainwater or RO water, she shouldn't need the salt. I'm not positive about this, though. Perhaps some others will chime in on that aspect.

Any markings on the fish? Dents/sores/holes in the head. Grey lines across her body? White spots? Fuzzy spots?

Hopefully things will work out for her. Keep us updated.

mojoman101

there is one small spot around her gill and lower fin ( the ones used to steer) it does not seem to be getting any worse over time.

COBettaCouple

She's a strong fighter and we hope she pulls through. Try Parasite Clear tablets for her.. she may have internal parasites with that behavior.