emperor angel

[flamehawk]

Just recently received a 5 inch emperor angel from mail order. He's quite listless and weak. Have had him for 4 days. It's not unusual that he hasn't eaten but he's quite listless and weak. He seems to spend his day towards the top of the tank blowing bubbles and at night he goes into a corner and lies on his side. Not good signs. I suspect swim bladder problem which I hope was not caused during collection and going to the surface too fast. He also seems to have one or two nodual type growths on his side and one of his bottom fins. Any suggestions?

 

[beth]

flame, is this fish in a QT? Do you have a QT you can put him in? What kind of tank is he in? How did he look in the bag, and how did acclimation go?

 

[flamehawk]

yes he is in a 30g long Q tank. He looked ok in the bag. acclimated over a 2 hour period. Just finished lowering salinity to 14ppt over a 2 day period of time. Should help with bouancy problem I hope. He's showing some interest in the nori on a clip but has not eaten it. Also have added some Zoe to the water and garlic. He still looks rather weak and when he does swim, does so on his side and when reaching the other side of tank, lies down and rests on his side.
Any thoughts? Thanks.