I once had many discus, but specifically had never had angels before. I added four small angels to my tank last week, and not having had fish for a few years got a little excited at the lfs and did not do the routine check marks before purchasing. I basically picked those that I thought would give a high percentage of making a breeding pair without checking a few other things.. Anyway my sanity returned a couple of days later, when I realised one angel was not eating. On closer inspection then he is indeed very thin, harder to tell initially with an angel unless you look. I doubt he probably has eaten anything for at least a few weeks before I picked him up. lfs of course wont take him back. I should have checked
My question: He looks fine (very thin though) fins are open and ok. He is a little lethargic, although he still follows the others. Water in my tank is fine. Some small rises earlier in the week (not dangerous) which have now all evened out. Gils look ok, no physical evidence of anything major, right fin has a tear. But so does one of the others which I assume happened in the capture / transport process. (Other is fine by the way). He does seem interested in food just wont eat it.
Any thoughts from you experienced angel people? Really would love your input.
Another thought I am having right now is to euthenais and replace. Sounds harsh but Im just not so sure he is going to make it, I would like to add another angel from this batch before the others really settle into pairs or not.
If I send him to fsh heaven please be aware I will do so via a small container with water of course which I would then place in the freezer.
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It may just need some special attention. Keep us posted please
