internal bleeding

[cubuffs]

Hello,
I have a large zebra moray eel that has internal bleeding. I just noticed it today, but he appeared to be very stressed for a few weeks now.
For background, I have 3 fluval 404's as filtration with my tank. They each contain poly wool, carbon, and bio media. In addition, I have 2 protein skimmers and about 25-30 lbs of live rock in the tank. The eel lives in a live rock cave which is very dark and he gets fed shrimp 3 times a week.
If you know what may be causing the bleeding, or the eel to be stressed, please let me know. Thanks again in advance for all of the help.

 

[coxy101]

You'll need to post more info. How do you know there's internal bleeding? Is he bloated? Does he have change in coloration? Post a pic if you can.

 

[cubuffs]

Thanks for the responses. I know that he has bleeding because in the white striped areas of his body, you can see red patches on him that closely resembles blood.
I don't have a digital camera because it is broken (my dog chewed on it and now it doesn't work). However, the water parameters is fine, but there is a small trace of nitrites in the tank. His tank mates include 2 bamboos, and a california stingray.
When I feed him, he doesn't eat anymore, and he is breathing quite heavily.
I hope that this help, and there could be an answer soon because I want my little guy well again.
Thanks!

 

[cubuffs]

For an update, he died last night. I would like to thank all of you who tried to help him out.

 

[beth]

That sounds like a bacterial infection. Redness is a common symptom of bacterial infection.
Sorry for your loss of the fish.