My angelfish is sick. Whats wrong with it?
Diagnosis of angel fish diseases can be tricky even with the fish in front of us. It’s almost impossible without physical examination, but here are a couple of guidelines to help you narrow down the disease. Angel fish that do not eat, are not bloated, have no red blood streaks in their fins or body, are not clamped or slimed, usually have internal parasites. Heat the tank to 95-96 F. for a week to 10 days. This will stimulate their immune system and get them eating, but probably will not eliminate the parasite. Treatment should be geared towards the particular parasite. If you don’t know what it is, then Disco Med is an effective medication that will work on many internal parasites. Once they are eating, the best way to eliminate the parasite is with a medicated foods. The best approach is to feed one geared towards internal nematodes (worms), and then another that is designed to eliminate flagellates. A metronidazole laced food, designed for flagellates, is best used during the heat
